Camping Ideas, Activities, and Recipes Adults and Kids will Love

Enjoy these great camping ideas including things to make beforehand, great campfire recipes, and fun activities to do when you get there.

Camping has become more popular than ever. I'm not surprised because no matter where you live you can probably find a nice campground not too far from home but far enough to enjoy a nice vacation and change of scenery.

Today I'm sharing some inspiring camping ideas including a few fun DIYs, activities to get into, and a couple of great campfire recipes to enjoy on your next trip.

P.S. You could make it a staycation and create it all in your backyard.

Favorite Camping Ideas, Easy Recipes and Camp Activities

Enjoy this list of helpful things you can make for camping, great recipes to try on the campfire and a few fun activities to enjoy in the great outdoors.

Things to Make Before You Go

Before you go you may want to try a few of these great DIYs to use when you get there. Fire starters, kindling and handmade stools from buckets will be super handy at camp.

Homemade Fire Starters - Fragrant Kindling From the Garden

These homemade firestarters are made from fragrant herbs you have growing at home. Bundle them up for your campfire and then use as kindling.

DIY Fire Starters - Great Gifts for the Holidays

Wax firestarters will last a little longer and will help ensure that you get a good and strong campfire that will last for hours.

singlegirlsdiy.com

DIY Popcorn Tin Storage Ottoman for Camping

Repurpose those fund-rasier popcorn tins into a great seat. Use them around the campfire or down by the lake. It's a lot more comfortable than sitting on the ground and doubles as a storage bin.

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How To Make A Camping Light Up Bucket

You can buy an inexpensive bucket (or maybe get one for free) and create a fun light up seat with this DIY. More storage and a nice glow at night.

Fun Things to Do While Camping

Hiking, swimming, biking are great outdoor activities however, you may want to make a few crafts while you're there.

Nature Weaving Craft - Fun in the Summertime

Branches, twine and bits of nature are all you need for this fun nature weaving craft. Make a game of it by taking a hike, collect treasures and see how everyone's art comes together.

Handmade rustic grapevine basket planter.

How to Make a Rustic Grapevine Basket Planter

Put gathered grapevines to good use by making a DIY rustic grapevine basket. Use it to collect berries or other fun things around camp.

How to Make a Fresh Flower Garland

Get fancy with this easy fresh flower garland to drape down your picnic table. All you need is floral wire and plant material.

craftsbyamanda.com

God's Eye tutorial

Bring some yarn along to make these beautiful God's Eyes. As an alternative to the craft sticks you could simply use branches you find on the ground. A great kids craft but I think adults would have fun with this one too.

Campfire Recipes

There's nothing better than cooking on the campfire. Here are few easy recipes that you can try on your next trip.

Salmon foil packets with julienne vegetables

Easy Salmon Foil Packets

Fresh salmon and thinly sliced vegetables cook up quickly in the fire or on the grill for a healthy dinner at camp.

reusegrowenjoy.com

How To Cook Muffins Over Campfire In A Pie Iron

Breakfast muffins can easily be made in pie iron on the fire to start your day off right.

onmykidsplate.com

Honey Garlic Chicken Potato Foil Packets (Campfire Chicken)

Try this chicken, potato and vegetable foil dinner on the campfire that will please everyone.

thesearchforimperfection.com

Campfire S'mores Dip - The Ultimate Camping Goodness

There's always time for dessert especially at camp. Try this new take on an old favorite. Smores dip that everyone can snack on after a long day in the fresh air.