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 Drysdale River National Park, WA 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 Mitchell Falls Camp
2 Ratings
Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia
8 hours 36 minutes (187.9 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Manning Gorge Campground
3 Ratings
Unnamed Road, King Leopold Ranges, Western Australia
6 hours 7 minutes (160.8 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Mt Elizabeth Station
3 Ratings
Mt Elizabeth Road / Gibb River Road, Western Australia
8 hours 45 minutes (159 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Durack River Crossing
1 Rating
Gibb River Rd, Durack, Western Australia
4 hours 10 minutes (149.8 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Ellenbrae Station
7 Ratings
Gibb River Rd, Durack, Western Australia
4 hours 17 minutes (133.5 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Hann River Rest Stop
Derby-Gibb River Rd, Gibb, Western Australia4 hours 27 minutes (113 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 King Edward River Camp
1 Rating
Gibb River-Kalumburu Rd, Mitchell Plateau, Western Australia
4 hours 42 minutes (109.8 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Gibb River Station
1 Rating
Gibb River-Station Rd, Gibb, Western Australia
4 hours 13 minutes (101.4 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Vacant Road Work Encampment
Gibb River Rd, Gibb, Western Australia2 hours 52 minutes (68.7 km) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Drysdale River Station Homestead
4 Ratings
Gibb River-Kalumburu Rd, Drysdale River, Western Australia
0 minutes (85 metres) drive from Drysdale River National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires