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 Koongawa, SA 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 Polkdinney Park
2 Ratings Eyre Hwy, Kyancutta, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Pildappa Rock
4 Ratings Pildappa Rd, Minnipa, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Tcharkuldu Hill
5 Ratings Via Bockelberg Rd, Minnipa, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Waganny Campground-Gawler Ranges NP
Barns Rd, Yardea, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Carappee Hill Conservation Reserve
Carapee Hill Rd, 8 Km From Darke Peak, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Gawler Ranges Motel & Caravan Park
2 Ratings 72 Eyre Highway, Wudinna, South Australia, 5652, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Darke Peak Hotel Caravan Park
1 Rating Balumbah Kinnard Rd, Darke Peak, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Mount Ive Station - Bush Camping
373 Mount Ive Rd, Mount Ive, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Memorial Monument
Eyre Hwy, Koongawa, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G