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 Apollo Bay, 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 Beauchamp Falls Reserve
Beauchamp Falls Walking Track, Beech Forest, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Lavers Hill Roadhouse & Tavern
57-81 Great Ocean Rd, Lavers Hill, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Pub
#8 Lake Elizabeth Campground
Kents Rd, Barwon Downs, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Dando's Campground
Lardners Track, Gellibrand, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Stevensons Falls
Colac Water Pipeline Track, Barramunga, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Kennett River Caravan Park
1-13 Great Ocean Rd, Kennett River, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
#4 Aire River West Campground
Hordern Vale Rd, Hordern Vale, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 BIMBI PARK
PO Box 122, Apollo Bay VIC 3233 Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Horse riding
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#2 Otways Tourist Park
25 Main Road, Gellibrand, Victoria, 3239, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Blanket Bay Campground
Cape Otway, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires