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 Kinglake, 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 Toolangi Recreational Area
12 Ratings
Cherrys Lane, Toolangi, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 SEC Campground
Murrindindi Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Cassinia Camp
1 Rating
Murrindindi
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Blackwood Camp
Murrindindi Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Water Gauge
2 Ratings
Murrindindi Rd, Murrindindi, Victoria
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Ferns Camp
1 Rating
$7/night cash based honesty system
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Short walk to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Bull Creek Camp Area
6 Ratings
Murrindindi River Walk, Murrindindi, Victoria
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Winch Road Campground
3 Ratings
Winch Road, Narbethong, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
20 Ratings
Murrindindi Rd, Murrindindi, Victoria
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 The Gums Campground
5 Ratings
1041 Kinglake-Glenburn Road, Glenburn, Victoria
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G