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 Diamond 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 Indian Head campground
1 Rating Indian Head Rd, Crowdy Bay National Park NSW 24431 hour 2 minutes (67.5 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Kylies Beach campground
5 Ratings Kylies Rd, Crowdy Bay National Park NSW 24431 hour 3 minutes (67 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Wallingat River campground
8 Ratings Sugar Creek Road Wallingat, New South Wales, 24281 hour 18 minutes (62.7 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Ferny Creek campground
4 Ratings Ferny Creek Rd, Wootton, New South Wales1 hour 5 minutes (54.2 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Sandbar & Bushland Caravan Parks
8 Ratings 3434 The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms, New South Wales55 minutes (52.1 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Coopernook Forest Park
29 Ratings Forest Road, Moorland NSW 244349 minutes (51.7 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Tiona Holiday Park
14 Ratings 4451 The Lakes Way, Pacific Palms NSW 242841 minutes (38.8 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 RV Retreat Coolongolook
1 Rating 40 Lombard St Cnr Park St Coolongolook, New South Wales31 minutes (37.6 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Hallidays Point Caravan park
296 Blackhead Rd, Tallwoods Village NSW 24308 minutes (7.3 km) drive from Diamond Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Strike a Light Campground
1 Rating Strike-A-Light Road Bulahdelah NSW 2423 Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G