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 Jardine River, 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 Captain Billy Landing
1 Rating
Captain Billy Landing Rd, Shelburne, Queensland
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Gunshot Creek
Telegraph Track, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Jackey Jackey Creek
Unnamed Rd, Mapoon, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Cockatoo Creek
Cockatoo Creek, Overland Telegraph Track, Cape York, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Bridge Creek (Nolans Brook)
1 Rating
Old Telegraph Track, Jardine River, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Sailor Creek Northside
Old Telegraph Track, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Large Deep Ford Crossing
Old Telegraph Track, Jardine River, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Sams Creek
1 Rating
Old Telegraph Track, Mapoon, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Bertie Creek
4 Ratings
Telegraph Rd, Wenlock, Queensland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Eliot Falls Campground
Eliot Falls Rd, Shelburne, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires