30+ Unforgettable Camping Birthday Party Ideas for Your Outdoor Enthusiast

Is your youngster passionate about the great outdoors and exploration? Hosting a camping-themed birthday party is a fantastic suggestion for your loved one who adores the wilderness. The special thing is that it’s not difficult or complex to make your own!

To make it simple, we’ve compiled a list of over 30 wonderful camping birthday party ideas to help you create the perfect get-together. This will show you how to decorate, what to play, what to eat, and some ideas about birthday cake. Join us in exploring the enchanting realm of camping birthday party wonders, where the joy of the great outdoors meets the thrill of celebration!

Camping Party Decorations & Favors

1. Outdoor Camping Tent

When talking about camping, people immediately think of setting up tents. So, you can consider setting up a few small tents to increase the decoration for the birthday party. That way, everyone at the party will feel a little more adventurous, like they’re going on a real camping trip!

2. Camping Party Sign 

Inspired by forest road signs, this sign will make the birthday party more lively, and suitable for those who always get lost. Then, this beautiful sign will be ideal for greeting party attendees and directing them to the thrilling party events!

3. Camping Party Balloon

These balloons add vibrant colors and visual appeal to the party space. It is an excellent prop for photos, creating memorable moments. Guests, especially children, enjoy posing with themed balloons, adding an element of fun to the celebration and ensuring lasting memories.

4. Pinecone Garland Decoration

Pine cones look simple but bring a high decorative effect. If you have a lot of pine cones, gather them and tie them to create a decorative pine cone wreath. It will add a rustic touch to the party.

5. Rustic Wood Slice Tableware

Combining rustic wood slices into the tableware design establishes a connection to nature. It brings the outdoors inside, creating a refreshing and calming ambiance that resonates well with individuals seeking a break from urban settings.

6. Birch Log Tealight Candle Holder

A candle holder may offer a warm, natural light and convey the impression of a campfire, making it an excellent décor for a camping party. You can also use them to visually design your tablescape by holding cupcakes or clustering several together to hold a dish.

7. Cutlery Bags

The cutlery bags add visual appeal to the dining or serving area. Their thematic design becomes a decorative element that enhances the aesthetics of the party space. If the birthday party has a specific logo, you can insert it into the design of bags to ensure consistent branding throughout the event.

8. Wood-Grain Cupcake Stand

The tiered design of the cupcake stand allows for an impressive and organized display of cupcakes. It not only showcases the sweet treats but also adds height and dimension to the dessert table, making it more visually striking and inviting for guests.

9. Camping Party Decoration Kit

If you need to decorate your party quickly, a decorations kit is just what you need. Its design is a combination of blue and brown, mainly intended to bring out the natural rusticity of the forests. Plus, the image depicting a tent and a fire in the backdrop further highlights the party’s theme.

Camping Games & Activities for Birthday

10. Do A Tent Sleepover

Doing a tent sleepover is a funny game for a birthday. It’s amusing because setting up tents and arranging sleeping bags can be silly and full of laughs. Everyone gets to share in the fun as they figure out how to put up their tents, making the camping birthday party extra enjoyable. 

11. Set Up A Scavenger Hunt

Guests at the camping party will enjoy an outdoor adventure hunt. It’s easy to organize with a printable scavenger hunt list that you can print on a brown paper sack. They can use the same sack to collect items like a pinecone, an acorn, a flat rock, and more. What an engaging activity!

12. Set Up A Tent 

If guests work in teams, the collaborative effort to set up a tent can lead to humorous teamwork dynamics. Communication mishaps, friendly banter, and shared laughs create a bonding experience among partygoers.

13. Make S’mores Treats

What can be an engaging and cozy activity than doing S’mores treat? Assembling the perfect S’more involves stacking chocolate and marshmallows between crackers. Guests may face amusing challenges, such as chocolate melting too quickly, marshmallows squishing out, or crackers crumbling, all of which contribute to the funny moments.

14. Set Up Lawn Games

Play lawn games for fun during camping-themed birthdays. You can use classics like cornhole and ladder ball. Make your own entertainment with games like lawn checkers, water balloons, or an obstacle course. If you have a big party, set up multiple games so every child can play simultaneously.

15. DIY Camping Crafts

What about setting up a crafting station with supplies for DIY camping-themed crafts? Ideas include making friendship bracelets, decorating bandanas, or creating nature-inspired art using materials found in the camping area. Young guests will have the opportunity to be creative and make their favorite things!

16. Outdoor Adventure Bingo

Adventure Bingo is a simple and enjoyable game for both adults and children. The strong images make it easy to identify when an item is mentioned. It’s really simple to plan and prepare – simply print off all of the materials you’ll need ahead of time, and you’re ready to go!

Read More: 45+ Summer Camping Activities Outdoor Enthusiasts Should Try 

Camping Themed Birthday Party Food and Drinks

17. CampFire Cupcakes

While they might not taste like a campfire, they look the same! Depending on the flavor, you may bake whichever cupcake you like, such as this chocolate one. Then, top it with this decorating technique to make a campfire.

Get the tutorial at Life Love Liz

18. Camping Hot Dogs

For your camp-themed birthday bonfire, try these must-have camping hot dogs. They’re simple—just hot dogs wrapped in crescent rolls. They will attract the taste buds of many guests. What a tasty dessert, and you can eat them without needing a plate!

Get the tutorial at Frugal Coupon Living

19. Camping Cookies

Place these cute camping cookies on the dessert table or package them in cellophane with a ribbon for a delightful touch. Creating them is easier than you think. Begin with cut-out sugar cookie dough, mix royal icing in various colors, and use camping-themed cutters. You’re all set. 

Get the tutorial at The Decorated Cookie

20. Pond Water Drink

Drinks must also be decorated according to the camping theme, like this “pond water.” It is mixed together with blue Kool-Aid and Sprite or any other blue beverage of your choice. You can enhance its look by adding fishing floats or throwing in a few gummy fish. It’s a cool touch!

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21. Tent And Campfire Treats

These tent and campfire cookies appear as tasty as they are adorable. They’re created using pantry staples like peanut butter and fruit roll-ups you already have on hand. The important thing is that it looks very beautiful and adds decor to the camping theme. How brilliant is that?

Get the tutorial at She Knows

22. S’mores Cereal Bars

Looking for a delightful s’mores-inspired treat minus the campfire hassle? S’mores cereal bars are the ideal answer. They capture the classic s’mores taste with chocolate, marshmallow, and graham crackers and provide a handy and on-the-go snack.

Get the tutorial at Playdates to Party

23. Acorn Treats Brownies

Planning a birthday party in the great outdoors? Fear not! These acorn treats brownies are designed for convenience. Made with high-quality, natural ingredients, brownies embody the essence of the outdoors. Perfect for a camping party, they bring the flavors of the wilderness to your dessert table.

Get the tutorial at Playdates to Party

24. Apple Pie Spiced Pretzels

How can we keep the rustic treats flowing? Introduce apple pie spiced pretzels, seasoned to perfection. The comforting and spicy scent of these cookies makes them a great addition to any camping-themed birthday party, ensuring that your guests will come back for more.

Get the tutorial at Playdates to Party

25. Pine Cone Cheese Ball

At your camping-themed birthday party, wow your guests with a delightful pine cone-shaped cheese ball. The party theme will be more natural if shaped like a pine cone. Furthermore, its sweet and fatty flavor is incredibly appealing and is guaranteed to be a hit.

Get the tutorial at Playdates to Party

26. Campfire Pizza with Veggies

How wonderful a camping birthday party will be if it includes pizza? So, let’s meet every camper’s needs with this campfire pizza. You can cook a campfire pizza right over a fire in a cast iron skillet. Kids will enjoy seeing it made, and the toppings may be readily adapted to suit various preferences.

Get the tutorial at Champagne Tastes

Camping Birthday Party Cakes

27. DIY Camping Cake

Opting for a camping cake will complement a birthday party. You can do it easily; the result will be delicious and visually appealing. The edible trees, tents, and campfires decorating this cake add a charming touch. What’s more? You can get as creative as you desire with the toppings.

Get the tutorial at Cooking with Carlee

28. S’mores Icebox Cake

A s’mores icebox cake is an excellent camping party dish since it combines the traditional campfire dessert with a novel and tasty twist. The sweet mix of its components results in an exquisite make-ahead dessert that will satisfy any partygoers.

Get the tutorial at Playdates to Party

29. Lumberjack Cake

Birthday cakes can steal the show! Imagine the excitement when guests see this cool lumberjack cake shaped like a log and an ax. And guess what? Inside, it’s a fun surprise with a buffalo plaid pattern. How cool is that? It’s perfect for a camping birthday party!

See more at Jenny Cookies

30. Campfire Cake

A perfect camping trip is incomplete without a campfire! So your birthday party will be complete if it includes this campfire cake. This one uses sugar glass for the flames, chocolate wafer sticks for the logs and delicious chocolate frosting for the cake. What a fantastic idea!

Read more at Simone Made It

31. Teepee Campfire Cake

Portraying the two typical symbols of camping, the hut and the fire, this cake will surely excite all guests. Its appearance looks beautiful and adorable, like a real toy, making people curious about how it tastes. I think it’s great!

Read more at Hostess with the Mostess

See More:

• Practical Gifts For Campers 

• Best Camping Gifts for the Outdoorsy Dad

Final thought, 

Well, we’ve just explored all but the camping birthday party ideas, right? From beautiful decorations, interesting activities, and delicious meals to good-looking cakes, you can confidently build a memorable experience that best meets your requirements and budget. What are you waiting for without starting work right away? Wish you success!