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, 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 Port Rickaby Caravan Park & Kiosk
2 Ratings
Waimana Court, Port Rickaby, South Australia, 5575, AU
34 minutes (45.6 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Wauraltee Camp Ground
15 Ratings
Wauraltee, South Australia
31 minutes (39.3 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 BIG4 Port Hughes Holiday Park
6 Ratings
South Terrace, Port Hughes SA 5558
28 minutes (38.8 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Jumping pillow
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ BIG4
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Pine Point Caravan Park & Kiosk
2 Ratings
46-48 Main Coast Road, Pine Point, South Australia, 5571, AU
27 minutes (36.2 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#6 Moonta RV Overnight Stop Area
1 Rating
Cnr Blyth Tce & Moonta-Wallaroo Rd, South Australia
24 minutes (35.4 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 The Gap Camp Ground
7 Ratings
Nellyappa Rd, Balgowan, South Australia
20 minutes (27.3 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 The Bamboos Camp Ground
3 Ratings
Unnamed Road, Balgowan, South Australia
20 minutes (27.3 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Parara Camp Ground
12 Ratings
82 Parara Road, Ardrossan, South Australia
20 minutes (26.6 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Tiparra Rocks Camp Ground
8 Ratings
Unnamed Rd, Balgowan, South Australia
17 minutes (21.9 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Mallee View Bush Camping
2 Ratings
2348 Nalyappa Rd, Balgowan, South Australia
14 minutes (16.4 km) drive from Maitland
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G