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FREE VS FEE WORDS AND IMAGES: MIKE AND ANITA PAVEY DOES SHELLING OUT A FEW BUCKS YIELD A BETTER CAMPING EXPERIENCE? When it comes to driving those holiday dollars further, few can debate the appeal of free camping. After all, every dollar saved can be reallocated to the fuel budget to get you even further. For us, an ideal spot is beside a 6 gorv.com.au river or creek, with afternoon shade, a view and few others to share it with. The only challenge is finding such a spot. So, does shelling out a few bucks yield a better camping experience? Let’s take a look. FREE CAMPING Free camping in most instances is camping on Crown land; that is, land owned by a particular government body, be it a local municipality or state