100 Camping Activities with Friends You’ll Actually Want to Try

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Competitive and Group Games

51. Play frisbee golf

Set up targets around the campground and play your own frisbee golf course.

52. Host a cornhole tournament

Bring cornhole boards and see who reigns supreme.

53. Play spikeball

This fast-paced game is perfect for the open grassy areas near camp.

54. Have a water gun battle

Cool off with an epic water fight.

55. Organize a mini Olympics

Set up silly competitions like sack races, egg tosses, or three-legged races.

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56. Play volleyball

Bring a portable net or head to a campground with a court.

57. Tug of war

Find a strong rope and split into teams for a test of strength.

58. Play dodgeball with soft balls

Make it safe but hilarious with foam or soft balls.

59. Have a frisbee relay race

Combine running with throwing skills in a fun relay.

60. Kickball game

Use open fields to play a classic kickball match.

61. Play bocce ball

A low-energy yet competitive lawn game perfect for camping.

62. Organize a trivia night

Test each other’s knowledge with questions about movies, nature, or each other.

63. Lawn bowling

Use lightweight balls and pins for a fun game.

64. Egg spoon race

Balance an egg on a spoon and race your friends without dropping it.

65. Play horseshoes

Set up stakes and aim for a ringer.

66. Capture the treasure

Hide an object and give teams clues to find it.

67. Play giant Jenga

Bring or DIY a giant set and see who topples the tower.

68. Balloon pop race

Tie balloons to ankles and try to pop each other’s while protecting your own.

69. Play Simon Says

Get silly with this throwback game.

70. Ultimate frisbee

Set up goals and play a full-speed game.

71. Play KanJam

A frisbee game involving accuracy and teamwork.

72. Have a relay race with silly tasks

Incorporate crawling, crab walking, or silly dances.

73. Sardines (reverse hide and seek)

When someone hides, others search—but join them once they’re found.

74. Play kick the can

Combine hide and seek with tag using a can placed in the center.

75. Giant tic-tac-toe

Use sticks and stones to set up a huge grid on the ground.

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