15 Fun Camping Games the Whole Family Will Want to Play
Embrace your competitive side with these fun outdoor family activities and games.
Summer is almost here, and that means there are probably plenty of camping trips in your future. The great outdoors are already, well, great, but you can make the experience even more fun with these family activities you can buy or DIY. While you and the little ones enjoy all the fresh air, break out these outdoor camping games both kids and adults will want to play.
Toasted or Roasted
$12
After you've roasted your own marshmallows, you can play a card game that's all about cooking over a campfire. Be careful—you don't want to get roasted!
Camp Talk Conversations
$10
Inspire funny conversations among the family with a game that asks interesting questions. Its compact size and convenient keyring means you can take this game anywhere.
Bean Bag Toss
Get some friendly rivalry going by keeping score of your bean bag games. Kids will have as much fun helping you make it as they will playing.
Get the tutorial at Modge Podge Rocks.
Bingo Boards
Grandma's favorite game is cuter than ever with these camping-themed Bingo boards. Don't worry about making your own—this blogger lets you download and print hers for free.
Get the tutorial at Glue Sticks and Gumdrops.
DIY Ring Toss Game
You won't have to keep track—or worry about breaking—glass bottles with this one-piece wooden ring toss craft. It's an activity both kids and adults will have fun playing.
Get the tutorial at The Crafty Gentleman.
Popsicle Stick Playing Cards
Normal playing cards bend and can't handle the elements of the outdoors. Popsicle sticks are easy to gather and fun for kids to hold.
Get the tutorial at Instructables.
Tell Me a Story
Include your little one in all the fun with a game that tells their own camping story. It's hands on and encourages them to communicate.
Get the tutorial at Crafting Connections.
Mega Matching Game
Have your kids help select a fun theme for decorating large tiles. Use a durable material such as cork board to ensure they'll last trip after trip.
Get the tutorial at Studio DIY.
Big Bananagrams
Customize tiles for a big crossword game. This blogger even breaks down how many squares you'll need for each letter.
Get the tutorial at Constantly Lovestruck.
Glow-in-the-Dark Bowling
Kids can play this bowling game day or night, so the fun never has to stop. All you need are water bottles, glow sticks, and your ball of choice.
Get the tutorial at Crafts by Amanda.
Spray Paint Twister
With just a few different colors of spray paint and a circle stencil, you can make a game on the ground. If you don't want to spray the grass, grab an old tablecloth or sheet to use as a canvas.
Get the tutorial at A Girl and a Glue Gun.
Football Throw
A football throw game is a great DIY Father's Day gift that dad will want to play at his next camping trip.
Get the tutorial at Cherished Bliss.
Reusable Tic-Tac-Toe
All you need is a wooden board, rocks, and paint to make a DIY tic-tac-toe game that can be played again and again.
Get the tutorial at Taryn Whiteaker.
Outdoor Scavenger Hunt
Occupy the kids for hours with an adventurous scavenger hunt. Perfect for when the adults need a little relaxation time, you can create your own or download this free version.
Get the tutorial at Clean and Scentsible.
DIY Dice
Create your own wooden dice to play a supersized game of Yahtzee. This tutorial even includes a downloadable label for a cute dice bag.
Get the tutorial at Blue I Style.
Jennifer Aldrich was the editorial assistant for CountryLiving.com.
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