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 Nitmiluk National Park, 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 Kame's Campground
5 Ratings
Edith Falls, Edith, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#9 Lazy Lizard Caravan Park & Tavern
3 Ratings
299 Millar Tce, Pine Creek, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Pub
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#8 Gunlom Campground
4 Ratings
Gunlom (Waterfall Creek), Gulung Mardrulk, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Harriet Creek Rest Area
1 Rating
Kakadu Hwy, Burrundie, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Koolpin Gorge
2 Ratings
Kakadu NP, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Kambolgie Campground
Gunlom-Nimbat Rd, Kakadu NP, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 King River South Rest Area
2 Ratings
Stuart Hwy, Manbulloo, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Mary River Roadhouse
2 Ratings
5816 Kakadu Hwy, Burrundie, Northern Territory
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Umbrawarra Gorge
Unnamed Rd, Douglas-Daly, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Nitmiluk Bush Camp
Stuart Hwy, Nitmiluk, Northern Territory Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G