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 Glenelg beach, SA 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 Cromer Shed
Mount Pleasant Loop Trail, Mount Crawford, South Australia1 hour 17 minutes (73.8 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#9 Chalks Camp
Mt Crawford, South Australia1 hour 14 minutes (73 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#8 Beachside Holiday Park
Cape Jervis Rd, Normanville, South Australia1 hour 3 minutes (72 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#7 Twigs & Vines
Rymill Road, Ashbourne, South Australia57 minutes (70.9 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#6 JAKEM Farm
Eclair Mine Rd, St. Ives, South Australia1 hour 6 minutes (70.1 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#5 Eagle Dell
453 Frome Rd, Currency Creek, South Australia1 hour 7 minutes (69.7 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#4 Glenbarr Function & Camp Venue
1400A Paris Creek Road, Strathalbyn, South Australia54 minutes (53.6 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#3 Cudlee Creek Caravan Park
2121 Gorge Rd, Cudlee Creek, South Australia1 hour 5 minutes (47.3 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#2 Chookarloo Campground
Brookman Rd, Kuitpo, South Australia40 minutes (38.4 km) drive from Glenelg beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#1 Belair National Park Caravan Park
Upper Sturt Rd, Belair SA 5052 Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Glamping
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Car
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Family Parks
- ✓ TAWK Supporters