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 Dicky Beach, QLD 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 Running Creek Parklands
13 Ratings
117 Nonmus Rd, Stanmore, Queensland
52 minutes (51.6 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Chappo's Retreat
1 Rating
1-3 Spoonbill Drive, Elimbah, Queensland
43 minutes (50.5 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Pacific Sun Friends
4 Ratings
40 Quinn Rd, Donnybrook, Queensland
43 minutes (47.7 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Hidden Valley @ Gro Mad Plantations
5 Ratings
180 Yandina Bli Bli Rd, Maroochy River QLD 4561
1 hour 2 minutes (44 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Glasshouse Mountains Campground
4 Ratings
Mount Beerwah Rd, Glass House Mountains, Queensland
39 minutes (37.3 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Long Timber
McCarthy Shute Rd, Crohamhurst 4519, Queensland57 minutes (36.9 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Riverdell Cattle Farm
2 Ratings
780 Landsborough-Maleny Rd, Bald Knob, Queensland
34 minutes (30.4 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Rivershore Resort
6 Ratings
99 David Low Way, Diddillibah QLD 4559
28 minutes (21.7 km) drive from Dicky Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ Ingenia
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Coochin Creek
13 Ratings
Coochin Camping Area Rd, Coochin Creek, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Dunethin Rock Scout Campground
3 Ratings
4-22 Lake Dunethin Road, Maroochy River, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G