The 2019-20 camping season has been tough for many communities in Australia. Visiting these communities and spending tourism dollars is a great way to help. If you'd like to support the communities directly you can also donate via the Red Cross or search for country fire departments across Australia and make donations directly. Stay safe and support our Australian regional communities.
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 Lakefield National Park, 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.
1 Kalpowar Crossing
Lakefield NP, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
2 12 Mile Lagoon
Lakefield National Park, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
3 Seven Mile Creek Site 2
Unnamed Road, Lakefield, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
4 Hann Crossing Site 14
Lakefield National Park, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
5 Seven Mile Creek Camp 4
Unnamed Road, Lakefield, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
6 Dingo Waterhole Campsite
Lakefield National Park, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
7 Mick Fienn Camping Area
In Lakefield National Park, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
8 Billabong Bush Camp
Off Wakooka Rd Lakefield, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
9 Burdekin Dam Bush Camp
, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires
10 Orange Plain Camp 4
Rinyirru (Lakefield National Park), Queensland Get directions- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires