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 Mabel Creek, 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.
#8 BIG4 Stuart Range Outback Resort
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ BIG4
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Lake Cooreeappa Roadside Stop
William Creek Rd, Anna Creek, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Arckaringa Station
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Cadney Park Homestead
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Matheson Bore Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Anita Bush Site
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Evelyn Downs Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Opal Inn Caravan Park
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G