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 Howitt Plains, VIC 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 Camp Creek campground
Mnt Speculation Walkway, Wabonga, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#9 7 Mile Flat
3 Ratings Mount Buller, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Razorback Hut
3 Ratings Circuit Rd, Mount Buller, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Pineapple Flat Campground
7 Ratings Bindaree Rd, Mount Buller, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Upper Jamieson Camping Area
3 Ratings Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Refrigerator Gap
1 Rating Alpine Way Track, Mount Buller, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 East Of Bluff Hut
1 Rating Bluff Track, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Guys Hut
Moroka Junction Track, Billabong, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Rose River Campground
1120 Upper Rose River Road, Rose River, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Howitts Hut
3 Ratings Howitt Road, Howitt Plains, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires