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 Kinglake 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 Clonbinane No.1 Camp
Flowerdale Rd, Clonbinane, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#9 Murrindindi Scenic Reserve
Murrindindi Rd, Murrindindi, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#8 Horse Shoe Lagoon
225-503 Greenslopes Rd, Trawool, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#7 Toolangi Recreational Area
Cherrys Lane, Toolangi, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#6 Freemans Camp Tallarook State Forest
Ennis Rd, Tallarook, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#5 Todd Rock
Mount Hickey Road, Tallarook, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#4 The Gums Campground
1041 Kinglake-Glenburn Road, Glenburn, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#3 Andersons Garden
Boundary Rd, Clonbinane, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#2 Trawool Reservoir Camp
East Falls Rd, Tallarook, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#1 Clonbinane Regular Camp
Main Mountain Rd, Clonbinane, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne