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 Coober Pedy, SA 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 Williams Caravan Park
Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, South Australia2 hours 53 minutes (167.2 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 William Creek Hotel Camping Ground
1 Rating
LOT 7 Oodnadatta Track, William Creek, South Australia
2 hours 53 minutes (167 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Cadney Park Homestead
5 Ratings
Stuart Hwy, Marla, South Australia
1 hour 38 minutes (154 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Arckaringa Station
1 Rating
Painted Desert Rd, Oodnadatta, South Australia
2 hours 57 minutes (140.9 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Matheson Bore Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia1 hour 11 minutes (112.1 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Anita Bush Site
2 Ratings
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia
1 hour 9 minutes (108.2 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Evelyn Downs Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia1 hour 1 minute (93.1 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Lake Cooreeappa Roadside Stop
William Creek Rd, Anna Creek, South Australia1 hour 30 minutes (89.3 km) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Opal Inn Caravan Park
1 Rating
81 Hutchison St, Coober Pedy, South Australia
2 minutes (894 metres) drive from Coober Pedy
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort
3 Ratings
Hutchison Street, Coober Pedy SA 5723
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ BIG4
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G