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 Oodnadatta, 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 Evelyn Downs Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Anita Bush Site
2 Ratings
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Matheson Bore Rest Area
Stuart Hwy, Manguri, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Cadney Park Homestead
5 Ratings
Stuart Hwy, Marla, South Australia
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Arckaringa Station
1 Rating
Painted Desert Rd, Oodnadatta, South Australia
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Peak Creek
South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Old Railway Siding Ruins
South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Algebuckina Railway Bridge
Oodnadatta Track, Algebuckina, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 North creek
1 Rating
South Australia
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Oodnadatta Pink Roadhouse & Camp
2 Ratings
Oodnadatta, South Australia
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G