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title: What to Pack for Family Camping Fun
description: Packing list for the campground, beach, hiking trail and more!
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# [What to Pack for Family Camping Fun](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/what-to-pack-for-family-camping-fun)

 Written by [Derek Cunningham](https://blog.campersinn.com/blog/author/derek-cunningham) | March 20, 2018

**Camping is an amazing way for families to enjoy bonding time.** You will be outdoors in a beautiful location, and your kids will love the opportunity to be active and free-spirited.

If you are planning a camping trip, make sure you pack for maximum outdoor fun!

**For all activities**

- Sunscreen
- Bug spray
- Water
- Hats
- Camera
- Water bottles
- First aid kit

**For the campground**

- Picnic basket
- Blankets
- Tarps
- Sports equipment
- Cornhole
- Deck of cards
- Frisbee
- Flashlights (for flashlight tag!)
- Construction paper and crayons for scrapbooking
- Bikes

**For the campfire**

- Firewood
- Fire starters
- Newspaper
- Cooking pans and utensils
- S’mores ingredients
- Guitar
- Warm clothes for the night

**For the beach**

- Beach buckets and shovels
- Bathing suits
- Sandals
- Floating tubes
- Towels
- Fishing pole

**For hiking**

- Binoculars
- Backpack
- Reference books for flora and fauna species
- Hiking boots
- Map
- Trail mix

Want more packing suggestions? Download our free [RV Adventure Checklist](https://info.campersinn.com/rv-adventures-checklist) to make sure you are stocked up for your next trip! 

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