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 John Forrest 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 Toodyay Holiday Park & Chalets
5 Ratings
188 Racecourse Rd, Toodyay, Western Australia
50 minutes (63.2 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Drummonds
1 Rating
Governors Rd, Western Australia
58 minutes (60.3 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Bald Hill Campgrounds
6 Ratings
Unnamed Rd, Avon Valley NP, Western Australia
57 minutes (60.2 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Hoddywell Archery & Caravan Park
1027 Clackline-Toodyay Rd, Hoddys Well, Toodyay Western Australia46 minutes (59.7 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#6 Avon Valley
3 Ratings
Blackbutt Place, Morangup, Western Australia
55 minutes (58.4 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Organised Group Campground Avon Valley NP
45 North Pl, Morangup, Western Australia54 minutes (57.9 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Homestead
1 Rating
451 Copley Dale Rd, Moondyne, Western Australia
53 minutes (57.3 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Thirty Seven Mile Campsite
2 Ratings
Thirty Seven Mile Break, Avon Valley National Park, Western Australia
49 minutes (51.9 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Perth Hills Campsite
5 Ratings
Allen Rd, Sawyers Valley, Western Australia
17 minutes (15.3 km) drive from John Forrest National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Sandalwood Downs Toodyay
286 Bindoon-Dewars Pool Road, Dewars Pool WA, Australia Get directions- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Car
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires