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 Matlock, VIC 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 Comet Flat Reserve
5 Ratings
Woods Point, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#9 Rock Wall Pool Camp
Donnellys Creek Rd, Toombon, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Campsite beside Creek
Strahan Track, Tanjil Bren, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Snakes Reserve
6 Ratings
Mansfield-Woods Point Rd, Knockwood, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Stockmans Reward
2 Ratings
Big River Road, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Vennells Camping Area
3 Ratings
Big River Road, Eildon, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Frenchmans Camp
1 Rating
Unnamed Rd, Cambarville, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Merrington Campsite
6 Ratings
Williamsons Track, Thomson, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Maori Creek
, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires