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 Rutherglen, 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 Granthams Bend - Corowa
LOT 30 Honour Ave, Corowa, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 The Forest Camp
Camp Rd, Killawarra, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#8 Richardsons Bend
50 Moss Rd, Barnawartha North, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#7 Doolans Bend
Fleggs Road, Browns Plains, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Murray Valley Regional Park
Unnamed Rd, Collendina, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Stantons Bend
Unnamed Rd, Norong, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#4 Rivergum Holiday Park
386 Honour Ave, Corowa, New South Wales Get directions- ✓ Jumping pillow
- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Swimming pool
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Organised kids activities
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
#3 Police Paddocks
Robbs Lane, Gooramadda, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Eldorado Reedy Creek
Woolshed Rd, Eldorado, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Hike in
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
#1 Shaws Flat
Hopefield, Shaws Flat Rd, Carlyle via Rutherglen, Victoria Get directions- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires