13 Creative Camping Party Ideas For Your Outdoorsy Loved One

Do you have a friend or family member who seems to spend more time outside of the home than in it? If that sounds like your loved one, you may have had trouble in the past planning celebrations for them. That’s why we’ve put together this list of 13 creative camping party ideas for your outdoorsy loved one that will delight any nature lover.

Part of every great camping party is having it in the right location. We’ve also included some outdoorsy venues from Peerspace, the internet’s largest marketplace for hourly event rentals. The platform has some truly hidden gems that are curated by excellent hosts who take all the headaches out of hosting a party in nature. Don’t forget the marshmallows for your s’mores – let’s go camping!

1. Glamping picnic in the park

Even if you’re in a big city, there are still ways to put together a camping party for your nature-loving friend. With Peerspace, you can find portable pop-up tents to rent by the hour like this luxury camping picnic in Atlanta, Georgia. They’re able to set up in multiple locations around the city or in a backyard – check out some of the high-quality images posted by the host and picture how serene and comfortable a picnic luncheon or paint and sip would be.

2. Turn your home into a campground with printables

Are you looking for camping party ideas that are still great for the home? There are some really cute and affordable options out there. Take a look at these authentic printable campground signs from Lemon Blvd’s Etsy page. These are quick options you can put up that will give your home a little outdoorsy charm and helpfully label different stations around the party.

3. Bake a delicious campfire cake

We found the perfect birthday cake for a camping theme. This adorable campfire cake recipe from Hallmark looks like a small crackling fire. It might not keep you warm – but it’ll definitely keep your bellies full with the rolled-wafer chocolate cookie logs and hard-candy flames! This is a simple addition to any cake with chocolate frostings and a little more in-depth than your usual cake topper, but well worth the effort.

4. Explore the night sky with a stargazing party

One of the best things about going out to a more secluded area is seeing the night sky in all of its glory. With the help of Peerspace, you can take that to the next level when you rent a venue like this serene stargazing dome in Burnet, Texas. This is one of those one-of-a-kind experiences you can only find with the help of Peerspace–see what kind of stargazing can be done in your area!

5. Send home happy campers with party bags

Usually, when you’re done camping, the idea is to leave no trace. But, for your party, we recommend sending your campers home with fun little party favors. For a fun, personalized gift bag, we like these happy camper party bags from With Love and Confetti on Etsy! You can label them with individual guests’ names, or use a general label and make up a name for your little summer camp.

6. Spark adventure with an outdoor scavenger hunt

Looking for camping party ideas that will get everyone moving and interacting with nature? Planning a scavenger hunt is an easy way to get everyone involved with an activity that encourages exploration. Clean and Scentsible has this quick printable outdoor scavenger hunt that is a safe bet. It also comes with some cute s’mores printables to use as an added bonus!

7. Make sure you don’t get lost with compass paper plates

You’ll need something to serve your camping trail mix and s’mores on. For a decoration that won’t lead you astray, go for these compass paper plates from Parties That Pop on Etsy! Your slice of campfire cake will look even better for a photo when served on these plates.

8. Go wild with photo booth props

Any proper party theme is always so much better with a photo booth. You’ll want to grab a pack of camping photo booth props like these from Amazon. Once you have those, all you need is a venue with a photo booth ready to go! Peerspace has hundreds of locations that have them or totally unique spots like this vintage trailer in Van Nuys that can double as a photo booth! This place has so much retro charm and would be ideal for any camping-themed get-together.

9. Showcase your unbearable charm with a bear theme

You should pick at least one woodland creature to feature in your camping theme. For example, this “Don’t Feed the Bears” banner and charming bear balloon from Swanky Party Box on Etsy is a perfect centerpiece for any bear-themed camping party.

10. Set a mood with a backdrop

Having a backdrop can not only set a certain mood for your party, but can also provide a central location for people to take some party pictures. There are so many great options out there depending on what kind of vibe you’re looking for. Take for example this cozy forest camping scene banner on Amazon that would be good for a nighttime camping slumber party – see what’s out there that would suit your party!

11. Enjoy your party in a rustic log cabin

Looking for a destination that will level up all of your best camping party ideas? Peerspace recommends hosting your get-together at an authentic log cabin like this Montana ranch retreat! There’s no better treat to an outdoorsy loved one than giving them plenty of crisp outside air and stunning views to enjoy.

12. Bring out your lumberjack with flannel decorations

Log splitting lumberjacks go hand-in-hand with any camping party. You can turn their signature red and black flannel into another theme or decor option! Check out this lumberjack 12-month photo banner that you can use to showcase your loved one’s outdoor adventures throughout the year, or show the first year of your little lumberjack’s life.

13. Or play pin the glasses on the lumberjack

Want an outdoorsy twist on the classic pin-the-tail on the donkey party game? This pin the glasses on the lumberjack from Amazon is a hilarious diversion for your party and another excuse to bring out the flannel!

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