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 Lake St Clair, TAS 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 River Derwent Riverside Tent Camping
2 Ratings
Lyell Hwy, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Lake Burbury Boat Ramp
Mount Jukes Road, Southwest, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Gormanston Rest Area
Lyell Hwy, Gormanston, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#7 Mersey Forest Creek Camp
Mersey Forest Rd, Mersey Forest, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Lake Burbury Boat Ramp
1 Rating
Kelly Basin Rd, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Lake Rowallan
Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Brady's Lake
4 Ratings
Bradys Lake, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Pine Tier Lagoon
Gowan Brae Rd, Bronte Park, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Queenstown Cabin & Tourist Park
7 Ratings
17 Grafton St, Queenstown, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Family Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 King William Lake Camping & Boat Ramp
4 Ratings
Lyell Hwy, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G