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, AU46 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 Australia46 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 Australia38 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 Australia38 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 Australia38 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 Australia34 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 Australia34 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, AU15 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 Australia7 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