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 Mount Gambier, SA 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 Pritchards Campground
4 Ratings
Winnap-Nelson Rd, Nelson, Victoria
41 minutes (57.1 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Boat Ramp Nearby
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#9 Red Gum Landing
Mumbannar, Victoria45 minutes (53.4 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#8 Millicent Lakeside Caravan Park
3 Ratings
12 Park Tce, Millicent, South Australia
40 minutes (51.5 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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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
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Kui Parks
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#7 Forest Camp North
1 Rating
Mumbannar, Victoria
43 minutes (51.5 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Allows fires
#6 Fort O'Hare
26 Ratings
Greenham St, Dartmoor, Victoria
37 minutes (50 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#5 Hillview Caravan Park
5 Ratings
Dalton Street, Millicent, South Australia, 5280, AU
35 minutes (47.8 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ 4WD Trails
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#4 Bowd Campground
2 Ratings
River Fire Lane, Mumbannar, Victoria
37 minutes (45.4 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Free
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ National Parks
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Fishing
- ✓ Swimming
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Optus 4G
#3 Pattersons Canoe Camping Area
Great South West Walk, Nelson, Victoria36 minutes (45.2 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Water (Non Drinking)
- ✓ Walking Trails
- ✓ Allows fires
#2 Rennick State Forrest
1 Rating
Princess Margaret Rd, Mumbannar, Victoria
19 minutes (23.4 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Free
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G
#1 Pine Country Caravan Park
25 Ratings
1 Kilsby Rd, Moorak, Mount Gambier, South Australia
5 minutes (3.6 km) drive from Mount Gambier
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- ✓ Pets Allowed
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Drinking Water
- ✓ BBQ Areas
- ✓ Powered sites
- ✓ Caravans
- ✓ Camper Trailers
- ✓ Firewood for sale
- ✓ Wifi
- ✓ Phone Reception
- ✓ Cabins Available
- ✓ Dump Spot
- ✓ Laundry
- ✓ Kids play park
- ✓ Coffee Nearby
- ✓ Allows fires
- ✓ Top Parks
- ✓ TAWK Supporters
- ✓ Telstra 4G
- ✓ Optus 4G