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 Castlemaine, 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 Oak Forest Bush Camp
12 Ratings The Oaks Harcourt North, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Loddon House Holiday Park
1 Rating 565 Baringhup Rd, Baringhup, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Mt Franklin Reserve
37 Ratings Mount Franklin Rd, Mount Franklin, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Butts Reserve
17 Ratings 28 Mount Tarrengower Rd, Maldon, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Maldon Caravan Park
1 Rating 11 Hospital Street, Maldon, Victoria, 3463, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Newstead Racecourse & Recreation Reserve
2 Ratings Cnr McNabb Rd & Jockey Dr, Newstead, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Doug Stones Gold Map Campsite
1 Rating , Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Warburtons Bridge
17 Ratings Drummond - Vaughan Forest Road, Glenluce. S37.10.207, E144.14.292, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 The Redesdale Hotel
1 Rating 2640 Kyneton-Heathcote Road, Redesdale, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Pub
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Leanganook Camp Site
18 Ratings 23 Joseph Young Drive, Sutton Grange, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G