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 West Beach, VIC 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 Wingan Inlet Campground
1 Rating
Wingan Inlet Track, Wingan River, Victoria
4 hours 13 minutes (98.2 km) drive from West Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Genoa Camp Park
19 Ratings
4 Park Rd, Genoa, Victoria
2 hours 49 minutes (94.6 km) drive from West Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Wingan Link Camp Site
1 Rating
Wingan Link Rd, Wingan River, Victoria
3 hours 57 minutes (90.2 km) drive from West Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Luke And Anna's Bush Camp
West Wingan Road, Wingan River, Victoria3 hours 28 minutes (83.6 km) drive from West Beach
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#6 Tamboon Inlet
1 Rating
Tamboon, Victoria
2 hours 19 minutes (30.8 km) drive from West Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#5 Thurra River Campground
4 Ratings
Lighthouse Track, Tamboon, Victoria
1 hour 40 minutes (4.8 km) drive from West Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Drummer Rest Area
Drummer Rd, Noorinbee, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Flat Rock Creek
Off Monaro Hwy, Rockton, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Bellbird Hotel
1 Rating
3872 Princes Hwy, Bellbird Creek, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Choof Choof Campsite
5 Ratings
Choof Choof Rd, Furnell Landing, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G