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 Shannon, TAS 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 Blackburn Creek
Highland Lakes Rd, Steppes, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 King William Lake Camping & Boat Ramp
4 Ratings
Lyell Hwy, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
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- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Lower Liffey Campground
9 Ratings
Bogan Rd, Liffey, Tasmania
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Dago Point Campground
3 Ratings
Lake Sorrel, 2716 Interlaken Rd, Interlaken, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Brady's Lake
4 Ratings
Bradys Lake, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Poatina Rd Overnighter
Poatina Rd, Poatina, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Pine Tier Lagoon
Gowan Brae Rd, Bronte Park, Tasmania Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Woods Lake Camp
1 Rating
Woods Lake Rd, Arthurs Lake, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 River Derwent Riverside Tent Camping
2 Ratings
Lyell Hwy, Derwent Bridge, Tasmania
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Pumphouse Main Camp Area
2 Ratings
Poatina Rd, Arthurs Lake, Tasmania
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires