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 Baw Baw, VIC 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 Aberfeldy River Camp
5 Ratings
Plane Track, Baw Baw, Victoria
Get directions
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Caringal Scout Camp
2 Ratings
690 Telbit Rd, Tyres Junction
Get directions
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Rock Wall Pool Camp
Donnellys Creek Rd, Toombon, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Campsite beside Creek
Strahan Track, Tanjil Bren, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Western Tyers Camping Area
Western Tyers River Rd, Caringal, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Merrington Campsite
6 Ratings
Williamsons Track, Thomson, Victoria
Get directions
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Eastern Tyers Campground
Baw Baw VIC 3833 Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Mountain Rivers Tourist Park
11 Depot Rd, Rawson, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Thompson River Canoe Trail
, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires