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 Kellys Beach, QLD 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 Lake Redbrook Holiday Retreat
122 Farnsfield Road North Isis, Childers, Queensland, 4660, AU51 minutes (57.4 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
#9 Iron Ridge Park
1472 Goodwood Rd, Redridge via Childers, Queensland44 minutes (51.3 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Bucca Hotel
5 North Bucca Rd, Bucca, Queensland53 minutes (48.9 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Wallum Reserve Rest Area
Isis Hwy, Elliott, Queensland41 minutes (45.1 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Kinkuna National Park
Kinkuna, Queensland1 hour 46 minutes (40.8 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Binnowee Bush Camp
305 Bucca Rd, Bundaberg, Queensland44 minutes (34.6 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Wyper Park Scout Camp Bundaberg
1458 Childers Rd, South Bundaberg, Queensland31 minutes (30.3 km) drive from Kellys Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Gin Gin Rest Area
Bruce Hwy, Gin Gin, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Midskinrick Lodge & Camping
135 Newton Rd, Rosedale, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Deepwater Hideaway Bush Camp Stay
236 Maude Hill Rd, Deepwater QLD 4674 Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ 4WD only
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD beach driving
- ✓ Allows fires