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 Great Otway National Park, 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 Blanket Bay Campground
 
         
         
         
         17 Ratings
                                          
              Cape Otway, Victoria
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    17 Ratings
                                          
              Cape Otway, Victoria
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              - ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#9 Kennett River Caravan Park
 
         
         
         
         14 Ratings
                                          
              1-13 Great Ocean Rd, Kennett River, Victoria
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    14 Ratings
                                          
              1-13 Great Ocean Rd, Kennett River, Victoria
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              - ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Otways Tourist Park
 
         
         
         
         8 Ratings
                                          
              25 Main Road, Gellibrand, Victoria, 3239, AU
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    8 Ratings
                                          
              25 Main Road, Gellibrand, Victoria, 3239, AU
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              - ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Dando's Campground
 
         
         
         
         51 Ratings
                                          
              Lardners Track, Gellibrand, Victoria
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    51 Ratings
                                          
              Lardners Track, Gellibrand, Victoria
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              - ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Stevensons Falls
 
         
         
         
         47 Ratings
                                          
              Colac Water Pipeline Track, Barramunga, Victoria
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    47 Ratings
                                          
              Colac Water Pipeline Track, Barramunga, Victoria
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              - ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ State Forest
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#5 Lavers Hill Roadhouse & Tavern
 
         
         
         
         1 Rating
                                          
              57-81 Great Ocean Rd, Lavers Hill, Victoria
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    1 Rating
                                          
              57-81 Great Ocean Rd, Lavers Hill, Victoria
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              - ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Pub
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Beauchamp Falls Reserve
 
         
         
         
         50 Ratings
                                          
              Beauchamp Falls Walking Track, Beech Forest, Victoria
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    50 Ratings
                                          
              Beauchamp Falls Walking Track, Beech Forest, Victoria
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              - ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Aire River West Campground
 
         
         
         
         12 Ratings
                                          
              Hordern Vale Rd, Hordern Vale, Victoria
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    12 Ratings
                                          
              Hordern Vale Rd, Hordern Vale, Victoria
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              - ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
#2 Lake Elizabeth Campground
 
         
         
         
         15 Ratings
                                          
              Kents Rd, Barwon Downs, Victoria
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    15 Ratings
                                          
              Kents Rd, Barwon Downs, Victoria
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              - ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 BIMBI PARK
 
         
         
         
         45 Ratings
                                          
              PO Box 122, Apollo Bay VIC 3233           
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    45 Ratings
                                          
              PO Box 122, Apollo Bay VIC 3233           
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              - ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Next to car
- ✓ Allotted Site
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Independent
- ✓ Car
- ✓ Disabled Access
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Showers
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Garbage
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Biking
- ✓ Hiking
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Horse riding
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
 
      

 
              
    