Print these camping scavenger hunt clues before you head to the campsite. Can your kids find all of the items on the list?
There is so much to see at the campgrounds. Be sure to bring along this fun scavenger hunt idea, and encourage your kids to find all of the objects featured.
To prepare for this scavenger hunt, print out one page for each child who will participate. Then, gather pens or crayons for each one.
If you’d like this page to be reusable, you can laminate it and use dry erase markers to mark off your findings. This way, you can use them over and over again.
Camping Scavenger Hunt Clues
One fun thing about scavenger hunts is that they can be done individually or in groups. Siblings can pair up and compete as teams, or they can work individually and race against each other.
This scavenger hunt is perfect for families with little ones since the scavenger hunt clues are shared in picture form. No reading required.
Camping Scavenger Hunt Clues
This scavenger hunt is designed for use during your next campout. As you begin packing for your camping trip, keep an eye on the clues in this scavenger hunt to be sure you pack a few of the items featured on the page.
Before starting the scavenger hunt with your kids, be sure they are familiar with all of the items featured. You’ll be hunting for the following:
- flashlight, backpack, hat, and tent
- boots, camping chair, map, and a fire
- cabin and camping sign
NOTE: Your older kids might enjoy this camping scavenger hunt with more clues. These clues aren’t pictures and require reading skills.
Books About Camping
Fill your book basket with a great collection of books about camping. Most of these books can be found at your local library or used bookstore.
If you have a hard time finding them, you can order them through my Amazon affiliate links by clicking the images below.
A Camping Spree with Mr. Magee – Mr. Magee and his trusty dog, Dee, are enjoying a peaceful camping trip when along comes a lumbering, marshmallow-loving bear and the excitement begins.
Curious George Goes Camping – George tries to be helpful, but he of course just ends up upsetting a nearby camper. As he’s hiding in the woods, he meets a forest creature who catapults the mischievous monkey into a chain of even more outrageous events!
Llama Llama Loves Camping – Llama Llama goes camping for the very first time and learns a valuable lesson: what seems scary can actually be super-duper FUN!
More Camping Fun for Kids
Camping never felt so cuddly! Set up camp in the playroom with this adorable, personalized campout kit, complete with a smiling marshmallow, water flask and campfire.
This fun interactive game of Camp Charades will keep your camping trip fun. With 17 pages (8 cards per page) of exciting charade cards, your campfire moments just got more fun.
With a felt hiking map, compass, and hatchet, your kids will have all they need for a fun (pretend) hike through the woods.