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 Kakadu National Park, NT 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 Mardugal Camp 2
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu National Park, Northern Territory24 minutes (23.2 km) drive from Kakadu National Park
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Sandy Billabong 4WD Camp
State Route 21, Kakadu, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Burdulba
2 Ratings
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Malabanjbanjdju Camp Site
1 Rating
Kakadu Hwy, Kakadu, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Mary River Roadhouse
2 Ratings
5816 Kakadu Hwy, Burrundie, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 Harriet Creek Rest Area
1 Rating
Kakadu Hwy, Burrundie, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Gunlom Campground
4 Ratings
Gunlom (Waterfall Creek), Gulung Mardrulk, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Alligator Billabong
1 Rating
Old Jim Rd, Kakadu, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Garnamarr (Jim Jim Falls)
1 Rating
Jim Jim Falls Rd (off Kakadu Hwy), Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Maguk Campground
2 Ratings
Kakadu NP, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires