They say life is better around the campfire. And we could not agree more.
Over the years due to increase fire risk it's become a challenge to find great campsites that allow you to have a fire by your tent.
Please be a responsible Aircamper and brush up on your fire safety knowledge. Bushwalking NSW has a great article that'll give you the rundown on how to light a fire responsibly.
Below we've collected some hidden gems near Ardrossan, SA that still allow you to sit back, toast your feet and incinerate some marshmallows while telling stories about camping when you were a kid.
#10 Port Rickaby Caravan Park & Kiosk
2 Ratings
Waimana Court, Port Rickaby, South Australia, 5575, AU
46 minutes (59.1 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Wauraltee Camp Ground
15 Ratings
Wauraltee, South Australia
46 minutes (58.7 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Moonta RV Overnight Stop Area
1 Rating
Cnr Blyth Tce & Moonta-Wallaroo Rd, South Australia
38 minutes (54.9 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 The Bamboos Camp Ground
3 Ratings
Unnamed Road, Balgowan, South Australia
38 minutes (49.3 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 The Gap Camp Ground
7 Ratings
Nellyappa Rd, Balgowan, South Australia
38 minutes (49.3 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Tiparra Rocks Camp Ground
7 Ratings
Unnamed Rd, Balgowan, South Australia
34 minutes (45.3 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Mallee View Bush Camping
2 Ratings
2348 Nalyappa Rd, Balgowan, South Australia
34 minutes (42.9 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Port Arthur Rest Area
Yorke Hwy, Port Arthur, South Australia23 minutes (34.5 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Pine Point Caravan Park & Kiosk
2 Ratings
46-48 Main Coast Road, Pine Point, South Australia, 5571, AU
15 minutes (20.4 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#1 Parara Camp Ground
12 Ratings
82 Parara Road, Ardrossan, South Australia
7 minutes (7.2 km) drive from Ardrossan
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G