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 Big Desert, 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 Broken Bucket Campsite
2 Ratings
Nhill-Murrayville Rd, Big Desert, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 O'Sullivan's Pine Plains Lodge
Pine Plains Rd, Big Desert, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Ngarkat Conservation Park Pertendi Hut
Bordertown Rd 42Ks From Mallee Hwy, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Pine Soak Hut
B57, Pinnaroo, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Ngallo Tennis Court
Ngallo Tennis Court Rd, Panitya, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Cox's Windmill Campground
South Australia Get directions- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Pines Camp
Border Track, South Australia Get directions- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Doggers hut
South Australia Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Yaapeet Beach Camping Area
2 Ratings
Yaapeet West Track, Albacutya, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 The Springs
Big Desert Murrayville Nhill Track, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires