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 Kelso, NSW 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 Macquarie Woods Forestry Reserve Campground
9 Ratings
Macquarie Woods Dr, Guyong NSW 2799
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Bush Camp Site
3494-3900 The Bridle Track, Bruinbun, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Woolshed Flat campground
1 Rating
Turon River Rd, Turon National Park, New South Wales
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Wallaby Rocks Crossing Camping Area
1 Rating
Hill End Rd
Crudine, New South Wales
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Greens Point
5 Ratings
Upper Turon Road
Sofala NSW 2795
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Ration Point Camping Area
7 Ratings
Upper Turnon Road
Sofala NSW 2795
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Black Gate Reserve Camp Area
1 Rating
Bridle Track, New South Wales
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Wattle Flat Heritage Land (South)
Peel Road Wattle Flat NSW 2795 Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Campbells River
437 Swallows Nest Rd, Mount David, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Barcoos Barn Farmstay
3 Ratings
1080 Trunkey Road, Perthville, Bathurst, New South Wales, 2795, AU
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G