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 Maitland Bay, 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 Greenmans Valley Caravan Park
14 Ratings 233 Morgans Rd, Mount White, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Percy's Place Caravan Park
11 Ratings 190 Hall St, Pitt Town, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Riverside Ski Park
2 Ratings 307 Cattai Rd, Cattai, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Pindar Cave
Pindar Cave (Brisbane Water National Park), Pindar Walking Track, Wondabyne NSW, Australia Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Del Rio Riverside Resort
15 Ratings 3004 River Road, Wisemans Ferry NSW 2775 Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Boat Cleaning Facilities
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 Ten Mile Hollow campground
Donnys Track, Upper Mangrove, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Riverlands Caravan Park
1 Rating 6135 Wisemans Ferry Rd, Gunderman, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 The Great North Walk Camping Area
2 Ratings Cedar Brush Walk, Palm Grove, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Dargle Ski Gardens
1 Rating 312 River Rd, Lower Portland, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#1 The Basin campground
15 Ratings Ku-Ring-Gai Chase NSW 2084 Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G