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 Pallarenda, 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 Bush Oasis Caravan Park (Kui Parks)
1 Muntalunga Dr, Townsville, Queensland30 minutes (24.9 km) drive from Pallarenda
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
#9 Townsville Tourist & Lifestyle Village
405 Hervey Range Rd, Bohle Plains, Townsville, Queensland31 minutes (22.4 km) drive from Pallarenda
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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
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Family Parks
#8 Bivouac Junction Holiday Park
Burdekin Downs Dr, Off Flinders Hwy, Macrossan, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Keelbottom Creek
Herveys Range Developmental Road, Dotswood, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Balgal Beach
7 Justin St, Balgal Beach, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
#5 Ravenswood Showgrounds
Ayr-Ravenswood Rd, Ravenswood, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Bluewater Caravan Park
41420 Bruce Highway, Bluewater, Queensland, 4818, AU Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#3 Flat Rock
Esplanade, Broughton, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Mungalla Station
1236 Forrest Beach Rd via Ingham, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Wunjunga
Wunjunga Rd, Wunjunga, Queensland Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Allows fires