25+ Fun Camping Ideas for Families

I was just Memorial Day, and that is exciting…because around here, that’s when camping season begins!  I don’t really come from a family of campers.  But it is something that my husband and I have adopted into our own family!  As much fun as it can be to get pampered at a swanky hotel, it’s not always my first choice for a weekend getaway.  Nope, I’d much rather get cozy around a blazing fire, get my fingers sticky from s’mores, and sleep out under the stars.  Now that we live so close to the mountains, Justin and I are really excited to pass along our love of roughing it in the great outdoors to our girls.  We can’t wait to show them how much fun it can be to spend the out of doors.

“How much fun it can be” is an important phrase when it comes to camping.  While weather and mosquitoes can work together to wreak havoc on a campout, often times it’s a simple lack of preparation that keeps first time campers from being able to enjoy a new experience.  If you are taking kids along, it’s especially important to be prepared for changes in the weather, have food that’s easy to prepare, and know how to provide basic first aid.  Luckily, there are lots of good resources out there to help you get ready for living life on the wild side for a few days.   All it takes is a little prep work so that you can fave a great time camping with your family.   By the way…if you happen to be a happy camper, too, I’d love to get your recommendations for favorite campsites–make sure you let me know yours in the comments, below!

25+ Fun Camping Ideas for Families!

100 Best Campsites in the U.S. |  TripleBlaze (image via Kodiac.org)

Family Camping Checklist | The Portable Baby Blog

How to Get a Kid Safe Campsite | Camping with Gus

Tips for Camping with Kiddos | Sherbet Blossom

Wilderness Survival Tips for Parents | Chevrolet

The Tent Commandments Infographic |

DIY Green Fire Starters | The Green Wife

Single Log Cookstove | Twisted Sifter

DIY Solar Oven | Grocery Shrink

Info on Dutch Oven Cooking | Dutch Oven Cooking

Easy Camping Menu Tips | The Frugal Girls

Delicious Campfire Recipes | Six Sisters’ Stuff

Camping Food Tips & Recipes | Echoes of Laughter

Campfire Orange Rolls | Oleander and Palm

Breakfast Campurritos | Ninth & Bird

Banana Boats | Rhubarb and Venison

Campfire Monkey Bread | Camping with Gus

Campfire Eclairs | Bigler’s Best Belly Pleasers

Woofums | The Greenwoods

A Collection of S’more Treats | Remodelaholic

Homemade Natural Bug Spray | Remodelaholic

Adding Sage to the Campfire Keeps Bugs Away | Amazon

Mosquito Magnet Infographic | Visual.ly

Camper Makeover | The Fancy Farmgirl

Trampoline Tent | CasaSugar

Camping Equipment for the Ladies | Gallant & Jones

Family Portraits – Camping Style! | The Frosted Petticoat

DIY Boy Scout-Style Tent Camp |

A Backyard Camping Date (Mom & Dad!) | Romance Me

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Featured  picture from Travel and Leisure Camping

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