Free Printable Camping Scavenger Hunt For Kids

A printable camping scavenger hunt is one of the easiest ways to turn your next outdoor adventure into a game kids won’t forget.

Whether you’re deep in the woods or setting up a tent in the backyard, this simple activity adds just enough structure to keep kids engaged while exploring nature.

We’ve used this free scavenger hunt template on nearly every trip, it’s become a tradition.

From racing to spot squirrels to arguing over who saw the campfire first, it’s the kind of fun that brings everyone together, no screens needed.

Free camping scavenger hunt printable with 15 illustrated items including butterfly, tent, campfire, map, and multi-tool.

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Camping Scavenger Hunt for Kids

With just one page and 15 fun images, this scavenger hunt keeps kids engaged, curious, and off screens, whether you’re at a campground or in the backyard.

It’s a low-effort way to help kids burn off energy and actually notice the world around them while you get the fire going.

This free scavenger hunt template is for personal use only. You’ll find the form to access the PDF at the bottom of the page.

For extra durability, consider laminating it and bringing dry erase markers, great for reuse all summer long.

Print a few extra copies so other kids at the campsite can join in too. And if you’re road-tripping, don’t miss our free printable road trip bingo game to play along the way.

Kids camping scavenger hunt printable on a clipboard, lying in green grass, with colorful drawings of outdoor items like a tent, map, and lantern.

What’s on the Campground Scavenger Hunt

There are 15 items to find, combining nature, gear, and campsite essentials:

Butterfly
Campfire
Bug repellent
Backpack
Tent
Cooking
Marshmallows
Map
Twigs
Fishing rod
Rocks
Camping chair
Lantern
Squirrel
Multi-Tool

Camping scavenger hunt checklist for kids, on a blue storage clipboard. With pictures of outdoor items like a tent, campfire, marshmallows, and a map.

Tip: A storage clipboard is handy for keeping free camping game printables and pens all in one place.

How to Play

This game works for a wide age range, including early readers thanks to the picture-and-word format. There are a couple of fun ways to play:

Classic hunt: Kids check off each item as they find it—solo or in small teams.
Photo challenge: Older kids can snap a picture of each item for proof, adding a fun twist (and a bit of competition).

Add small prizes for the winning team to keep the energy high—glowsticks, flashlights, playing cards, or mini binoculars all work well.

Have fun with our favorite free printable road trip games on your way.

More Outdoor Scavenger Hunt Printables

If your kids enjoy this printable camping scavenger hunt, they’ll love trying a few more themed hunts throughout the year:

Explore your backyard with a garden scavenger hunt
Look for pollinators with a butterfly scavenger hunt
Go on a nature walk using a tree scavenger hunt
Celebrate the planet with a printable Earth Day scavenger hunt
Turn your neighborhood into a game board with a neighborhood scavenger hunt
Take your checklist to the zoo with a zoo scavenger hunt
Make the seaside even more fun with a beach scavenger hunt

And when the weather keeps you indoors, try our reading scavenger hunt, a fun way to stay curious at home or the library.

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Last Updated on 23 May 2025 by Clare Brown