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Free Printable Kids Camping Scavenger Hunt (6 Fun Styles)

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Out free printable camping scavenger hunt is perfect for your next family getaway, or for scout leaders and camp counselors! There are several versions to choose from and a great way to make short hikes even more fun! 

6 printable camping and campground scavenger hunts.

Kids of all ages will love going on this outdoor scavenger hunt. There are 16 specific items to find on each printable.  Not to mention it’s a great family activity too and a fun way to add a little more excitement to your next trip. 

Planning Your Scavenger Hunt

Simply print out the scavenger hunt before your next camping trip and let the fun begin! All you’ll need is regular copy paper and a printer. If you are using these for a large amount of kids, you may to divide them into small groups. 

The PDF files are a digital download that will be delivered via email through download links after subscribing and are for personal use only. No physical item will be shipped. Scroll to the bottom of the post to get the free printables!

If you’ve never done a nature scavenger hunt, the way it works is that you look for the list of items and try to find each and every one. When it comes to the great outdoors, it’s more like a s

Two printable camping scavenger hunts.

About the Hunts

There are 6 different scavenger hunts to choose from. 

Our free printable camping scavenger hunt is fun for the whole family, including older kids! There’s also another version that is in black and white. This printable is also a fun activity for younger kids, because they can color it too before or after the scavenger hunt. 

Colorable camping scavenger hunt printable.

We have added the images and words so that even early readers will be able to participate. 

These may be a little easy for older children, but still a lot of fun. To make it a little more challenging you could set a timer and see who can find the items the fastest. To add a little friendly competition, prizes can be offered. 

On the second camping scavenger hunt game, we added a few items that we knew everyone would be able to find. Depending on where you are camping and the season, a caterpillar may be harder to find than animal tracks. So we added logs in it’s place. 

Printable scavenger hunts for camping.

The campground scavenger hunt is tailored to those who are actually staying in a campground and has clues like a camper, picnic table, playground, camp chair, and golf cart. 

Campground scavenger hunt.

There’s also one that is perfect for older kids, as they can look for items that start with each letter of the alphabet. Little kids may have some trouble with this one if they don’t know their letters yet, but parents can still help. It’s also a great addition for a camping theme birthday party game and can be used anyway and throughout different seasons. 

Three printable camping scavenger hunts a-z.

Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Saftey

It always a good idea to remind children of all ages about what lurks in the woods. Younger children may need adult supervision as they look for the scavenger hunt clues, so they don’t come in contact with poison ivy. Don’t forget to warn them about the mushrooms and berries!

Six free printable camping scavenger hunts.

Free Camping Scavenger Hunt Printables

Grab the free printable scavenger hunts below! 

When you add scavenger hunt fun to your next family camping trip, not only are you getting more quality time together, but the kids will love turning into little explorers for the day. 

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