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 Balingup, WA 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 Workmans Pool Camp
3 Ratings
Workmans Pool Camp is a beautiful camping site located in Australia's South West. Enjoy the stunning state forest, walking trails, or take a dip in the pool. The site also offers toilets, caravans, camper trailers, and allows fires. Reviews are glowing - with visitors praising the peaceful atmosphere, natural beauty, and friendly staff. Whether you're looking for a weekend getaway or a longer stay, Workmans Pool Camp is the perfect destination for your next camping trip.
Brook Rd, Barrabup, Western Australia- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Manjimup Central Caravan Park
2 Ratings
A great spot for a family getaway, Manjimup Central is clean and well-maintained. It's open late so you don't have to worry about booking in advance. The park has plenty of amenities including pets allowed, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, phone reception, and a dump spot. There's also a laundry and you're allowed to have fires. Kui Parks make it a great spot for all.
S Western Hwy, Manjimup, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Overflow Only Nannup Campground
This charming campground is located in Australia's South West and offers a range of amenities, including pets allowed, toilets, drinking water, powered sites, caravans, camper trailers, phone reception, and allows fires. Reviews have praised the campground's secluded location and scenic views. It's the perfect spot for a peaceful getaway with friends or family.
Balingup-Nannup Rd, Nannup, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Wellington Cottages
Located in Australia's South West, Wellington Cottages offer guests a range of amenities including toilets, drinking water, powered sites, caravans, cabins, telephone reception, and national parks. Enjoy a range of activities such as walking trails and campfires, plus stunning views of the surrounding countryside. Guests have praised the cottages for their cleanliness, friendly service, and excellent value for money. Whether you're looking for a peaceful getaway or an action-packed holiday, Wellington Cottages is sure to have something to suit your needs.
Wellington Forest Rd, Wellington Forest, Western Australia- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Harvey Dicksons Country Music Centre
1 Rating
This popular destination in Australia's South West offers plenty of amenities for visitors. Pets are allowed, and there are toilets, caravans, and camper trailers available. Phone reception is available, as well as non-drinking water. Fires are allowed, making it a great spot for campers. Reviews of the centre have been overwhelmingly positive.
Boyup Brook Arthur Rd, Boyup Brook, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Ironstone Gully Falls
10 Ratings
Beautiful bush setting with plenty of room for caravans, camper trailers, and families with pets. Toilets, BBQ areas and walking trails available, with fires allowed. Enjoyed staying here - lots of space for kids and pets to explore!
1813 Goodwood Rd, Capel River, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#4 Bridgetown Caravan Park
1 Rating
This caravan park is a great spot for a family getaway. It has all the amenities you need to make your stay comfortable and enjoyable, including powered sites, BBQ areas, toilets, drinking water, cabins, and a dump spot. The park is pet-friendly and has a kids play park and swimming area. There's also phone reception, laundry facilities, and fires are allowed. A great place to relax and enjoy the South West.
55 South Western Hwy, Bridgetown, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Maranup Ford Caravan Park
2 Ratings
A perfect spot for a getaway, Maranup Ford offers plenty of room for caravans, camper trailers and cars. Facilities include toilets, showers, laundry, drinking water, BBQ areas, phone reception and a dump spot. Enjoy the views and sounds of nature with activities such as fishing, biking, hiking, swimming and 4WD trails. Fires are allowed and firewood is available for sale. Owners are friendly and helpful, plus you can buy fresh eggs, jams and chutney. All in all, a neat, tidy and well-maintained park.
600 Maranup Ford Rd, Maranup, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Wrights Bridge
6 Ratings
Peaceful campground situated beside a river. Nice hikes, swimming spots, and lots of shady areas. Toilets and rubbish collection onsite. Pets allowed, plus caravans, camper trailers, and BBQ areas. Phone reception available, and fires allowed. Reviews say it's an idyllic spot.
111 Balingup-Nannup Rd, Southampton, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Balingup Transit Facility
1 Rating
This great facility offers a range of amenities for its visitors, including pets allowed, toilets, drinking water, BBQ areas, powered sites, caravans, phone reception, and allows fires. Reviews have been positive, with visitors noting the clean and well-maintained facilities and friendly staff. It's an ideal stop off point for campers, caravanners, and those looking to explore South West Australia.
Bibbulmun Track, Mullalyup, Western Australia- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G