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 Darwin River, NT 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 Florence Falls (4WD Camp)
4995 Litchfield Park Rd, Litchfield Park, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Dundee Forest Retreat
4294 Fog Bay Rd, (600 Mtrs PAST Barramundi Dr, look for 4294 on White Rock) Dundee Forest, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Mt Bundy Station
3 Ratings
315 Haynes Rd, Adelaide River, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Wangi Falls Campground
2 Ratings
Litchfield Park, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Litchfield Safari Camp
3 Ratings
Litchfield Park Rd, Via Batchelor, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Walker Creek
Walkers Cr Trail, Litchfield Park, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Bynoe Retreat
1 Rating
Cnr Gee Rd & Milne Rd, Bynoe (access via Milne Rd), Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#3 Florence Falls (2WD Camp)
Florence Falls Trail, Litchfield Park, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Sandy Falls (Tjaynera Falls) Camp
4 Ratings
Litchfield National Park, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Bees Creek Bush Camp
740 Bees Creek Rd, Bees Creek, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G