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 Buckley's Beach, NSW 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 Bawley Bush Retreat
101 Willinga Road, Bawley Point, New South Wales2 hours 39 minutes (49.3 km) drive from Buckley's Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Surfside Cudmirrah Beach - pet friendly holiday park on the beautiful south coast of NSW
2 Ratings
Suite 1, 54 Collier Drive, Cudmirrah NSW 2540
2 hours 32 minutes (46.4 km) drive from Buckley's Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Termeil Point campground
11 Ratings
Termeil Point Rd, Termeil, New South Wales
3 hours 51 minutes (41.6 km) drive from Buckley's Beach
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Sunburnt Beach campground
6 Ratings
Stokes Walking Track, Termeil, New South Wales
3 hours 44 minutes (41.4 km) drive from Buckley's Beach
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Burrill Pines Lagoon Point
9 Ratings
F275A Princes Hwy, Burrill Lake, New South Wales
2 hours 25 minutes (30.8 km) drive from Buckley's Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Milton Valley Holiday Park
5 Ratings
12 Slaughterhouse Rd, Milton, New South Wales
2 hours 12 minutes (20.4 km) drive from Buckley's Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Boat Cleaning Facilities
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Bristol Point Camping Area
13 Ratings
Jervis Bay Road
Jervis Bay NSW 2540
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Meroo Head campground
10 Ratings
Meroo Lookout Walking Track, Termeil, New South Wales
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Hidden Creek Campsite
22 Ratings
Goodlands Rd, Huskisson 2540, New South Wales
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Depot Beach campground
11 Ratings
1 Depot Beach Rd, Depot Beach NSW 2536
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G