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 Oakden Hills, 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 Arcoona Bush Camp
2 Ratings Stuart Hwy, Arcoona, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Mount Ive Station - Bush Camping
373 Mount Ive Rd, Mount Ive, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Mt Ive Station
2 Ratings Kingoonya-Iron Knob Rd, Yardea, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Bar
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Lake Mary
Pimba Rd, Woomera, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 North Tent Hill Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Barndioota, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Lake Hart Rest Area
2 Ratings Stuart Hwy, Woomera, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Vealberts Overnighter
1 Rating Stuart Highway, Wirraminna, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Vealberts Overnighter
Stuart Highway, Wirraminna, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Knobbies Caravan & Camping Area
3 Ratings Lot 97 Moroney St. Iron Knob, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Island Lagoon Lookout
2 Ratings Stuart Hwy, Nurrungar, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G