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 Yarra Ranges National Park, 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 Frenchmans Camp
1 Rating
Unnamed Rd, Cambarville, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Start of the Tramway
3 Ratings
Smyth Creek Rd, Big Pats Creek, Victoria
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Starlings Gap
23 Ratings
Big Creek Rd, McMahons Creek Near ADA, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Noojee Toorongo Falls Campground
37 Ratings
440 Toorongo Valley Rd, Noojee, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Vennells Camping Area
3 Ratings
Big River Road, Eildon, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Stockmans Reward
2 Ratings
Big River Road, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Big River Camp
2 Ratings
Big River Road, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 The Poplars Camp Area
13 Ratings
670 Loch Valley Rd, Loch Valley, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#2 Campsite beside Creek
Strahan Track, Tanjil Bren, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Upper Yarra Reservoir
12 Ratings
Office Access Rd, Reefton, Victoria
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G