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 Cape Howe Marine 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 Shipwreck Creek Campground
Off Betka Rd, Mallacoota, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Rest Area At Imlay Creek
Imlay Rd, Narrabarba, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Scrubby Creek Forest Picnic Area
Princes Hwy, Narrabarba, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Mackay
Wombat Road, Narrabarba, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Scrubby Creek
Scrubby Creek Forest Rd, Narrabarba, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Genoa Camp Park
4 Park Rd, Genoa, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Wonboyn Cabins & Caravan Park
Wonboyn Rd, Wonboyn, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Boat Cleaning Facilities
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Wallagaraugh River Rest Area
4365 Princes Hwy, Timbillica, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Wingan Link Camp Site
Wingan Link Rd, Wingan River, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Wallagaraugh River Retreat
73 Peisley Rd, Genoa, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires