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 Kingscote, 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 Western KI Caravan Park
7928 Sth Coast Rd, Karatta, Kangaroo Island, South Australia1 hour 7 minutes (99.5 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Tapanappa Campground
Tapanappa Rd, Deep Creek, South Australia1 hour 58 minutes (99.2 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#8 Trig Campground
Deep Creek, South Australia1 hour 53 minutes (95.7 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#7 Stringybark Campground
Deep Creek Conservation Park Tapanappa Rd, 9 km south-east of Delamere, South Australia1 hour 52 minutes (95 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#6 Cape Jervis Accommodation & Caravan Park
9351 Main South Rd, Cape Jervis, South Australia1 hour 35 minutes (82.2 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Cafe onsite
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#5 Chapman River East
South Australia1 hour 0 minutes (77.7 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Brown Beach
4022 Hog Bay Road, Dudley West, South Australia34 minutes (47.8 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Discovery Lagoon Caravan and Camping Ground
Reception: 948 North Coast Rd. Camp Grounds: Emu Bay Rd, Kangaroo Island, South Australia12 minutes (14.4 km) drive from Kingscote
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Glamping
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ 2 hours from Adelaide
#2 Goldsmith Beach Camp Ground
Goldsmith Beach Rd, Edithburgh, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Sturt Bay Camp Ground
Sturt Bay Rd, Warooka, South Australia Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires