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 Zeil, NT 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 Woodland Campground, Redbank Gorge
1 Rating
150km W of Alice Springs 3.5km N of Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell NP, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Ntaria Camp Ground
197 Tjalkabota Road, Hermannsburg, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Serpentine Chalet Camp Spot
106km W of Alice Springs Off Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell National Pk, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Tilmouth Well Roadhouse
Tanami Rd, Anmatjere, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#6 Charley Creek Rest Area
Approx 100km off Stuart Hwy, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Discovery Parks - Glen Helen
3 Ratings
Namitjira Dr, West MacDonnell Ranges, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Discovery Holiday Parks
#4 Finke River Two Mile
4 Ratings
Opposite Glen Helen Homestead Lodge, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Big Gum
Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Ellery Creek Big Hole Campground
6 Ratings
90km W of Alice Springs Namatjira Dr, 2km Off Dirt Rd, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Redbank Gorge Campground
1 Rating
150km W of Alice Springs 4.2km N of Namatjira Dr, West Macdonnell NP, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires