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 Pearce's Beach , 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 Bunjils Lookout
1795 Steiglitz Road, Maude, Victoria2 hours 41 minutes (192.9 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#9 Burchell Trail Camping
Hike In2 hours 47 minutes (182.3 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Nash Creek Campground
Tin Hut Track, Tonimbuk, Victoria2 hours 30 minutes (131.4 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#7 Kurth Kiln Scout Loop
Soldiers Rd, Gembrook, Victoria2 hours 6 minutes (125.4 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#6 Bass Valley Campground
545 Bass Valley Rd, Loch, Victoria1 hour 50 minutes (113.8 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#5 Longridge Campground
Alexander Rd, Warrandyte, Victoria1 hour 48 minutes (104.1 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#4 Lang Lang Foreshore Caravan Park
174 Jetty Lane, Jam Jerrup VIC 39841 hour 34 minutes (92.1 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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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
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#3 Akoonah Park Showground
Enter Gate 5, Cardinia St, Berwick, Victoria1 hour 33 minutes (81.4 km) drive from Pearce's Beach
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#2 Tanner's Rd Bend
Tanners Rd, Gherang, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne
#1 Lilydale Pine Hill Caravan Park
105 Warburton Hwy, Lilydale, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ 2 hours from Melbourne