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 Mount Barker, 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 Fromms Farm
Mueller Rd, Mount Crawford, South Australia44 minutes (47.6 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#9 Chalks Camp
13 Ratings Mt Crawford, South Australia43 minutes (46.3 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Cromer Shed
Mount Pleasant Loop Trail, Mount Crawford, South Australia47 minutes (45.9 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Milang Lakeside Caravan Park
2 Ratings 1 Woodrow Drive, Milang, South Australia, 5256, AU39 minutes (45.2 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Murray Bridge Tourist Park
1 Rating 315 Adelaide Road, Murray Bridge, South Australia, 5253, AU28 minutes (41.6 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Twigs & Vines
1 Rating Rymill Road, Ashbourne, South Australia37 minutes (39.5 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Cudlee Creek Caravan Park
1 Rating 2121 Gorge Rd, Cudlee Creek, South Australia37 minutes (33.7 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Glenbarr Function & Camp Venue
1400A Paris Creek Road, Strathalbyn, South Australia24 minutes (26.8 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Chookarloo Campground
12 Ratings Brookman Rd, Kuitpo, South Australia24 minutes (24.3 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Adelaide Hills 4WD Park
4 Ratings Lot 15 Eclair Mine Rd, St. Ives, South Australia29 minutes (17.9 km) drive from Mount Barker
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Organised kids activities
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G