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In a perfect world, we would be able to run to the mountains for a camping adventure whenever we felt like it, right? Unfortunately, we all know that that isn’t how things work... Whether work kept you late at the office or you’re just not up for a full wilderness adventure with the kids, we've got you covered! In this backyard camping guide, we’ll share simple, creative ideas to ensure family fun—no heavy lifting required!
In a world that survives on complexity, we love providing inspiration for simple adventures.
Pull up a seat, and let’s dive in!
THE ULTIMATE GUIDE TO BACKYARD CAMPING
It is pretty self-explanatory, but if you don’t know or need to understand it better, backyard camping is simply that! It is camping in the backyard.
Backyard camping is the perfect way to camp easily. You can get that outdoorsy feeling and connect with nature, without sacrificing indoor plumbing.
BACKYARD CAMPING: TENT IDEAS
Tents don’t always have to be the traditional dome with poles and stakes. If you ever made forts out of your couch as a kid, why not try making a fun tent outside as well. The options are endless. You don’t need to go buy anything, just get creative with what you have and have fun!
FUN OPTIONS FOR YOUR BACKYARD TENT
- Build a DIY tent
- Create a Fort for Kids
- Line the Floor with Yoga Mats
- Pile up the Blanket for Comfort
- Use a Blowup Air Mattress
- Sleep Under the Stars in a Hammock (link hammock blog)
- Set up a Mosquito Magnet
- String up Outdoor String Lights
The key is to not get too overwhelmed trying to create the best backyard tent. Instead, get creative and make it comfortable. You can never go wrong with lots of blankets and pillows, we promise!
BACKYARD CAMPING GAMES
Do you have a favorite game you played outside as a kid? Make sure you teach your kids what you used to do for fun. The possibilities are endless when it comes to playing games with your kids but here some suggestions that you can tweak to meet your specific needs and specific backyard.
BACKYARD GAME IDEAS
- Bean Bag
- Bingo
- Board Games
- Outdoor Movies
- Scavenger Hunt
- Ghost Stories
- Classic Games
- Stargazing
- Slackline
- Glowsticks
- Campfire
- Flashlight Tag
- Catching Fireflies
- Lawn Games
- Make Bracelets
- Tic Tac Toe
- Bug Bombs
- Ring Toss
- The Bath Game
- Tie Dye Clothes
- Gather Leaves
- Hang String Lights
As you can see, there are so many different activities that you can add to your backyard camping adventure. Our favorite has definitely got to be sitting around the campfire singing everyone’s favorite songs.
Need some inspiration? Here’s a Campfire Playlist on Spotify.
BACKYARD CAMPING FOOD
One of the big plus’ about backyard camping is you don’t have to limit your cooking as you do in the wild. You can keep things in the fridge or prepare pieces of the meal inside and then assemble them outside and still get the campground feeling.
TYPES OF FOOD FOR BACKYARD CAMPING
- Marshmallows
- S’mores
- Grilled Food
- Drink Favorites
- Cupcakes
- Ice Cream
- Hot Chocolates
- Hot Dogs
- Breakfast Sandwiches
- Camp Chow
- Popcorn
Honestly, any food could typically work for backyard camping since your own kitchen is just a few steps away! Who said there weren’t incredible benefits to backyard camping?! NOT US – that’s for sure.
BACKYARD CAMPING HAMMOCKS
Having hammocks in your backyard is a necessity in my opinion. There is nothing better than hanging out in a hammock relaxing and taking in the outdoors. You cannot tell me that hammock naps are superior to couch naps, I won’t believe you.
You can also hang multiple hammocks in the same location and have a hammock party with your family. Each family member can have their own while still enjoying each other’s company.
HAVEN TENTS
Our product, The Haven Tent, was inspired by the desire to enjoy sleeping outdoors. Backyard Camping with your family with Haven Tents will ensure you have the best experience outdoors.
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