Ready for some hilarious camping jokes to light up your nights spent under the stars and around the campfire? There’s something magical about the combination of a crackling warm campfire, good company, the aroma of s’mores in the air, and your favorite hot drink in hand.
But let’s face it – camping isn’t always smooth sailing. From unexpected bad weather to pesky bug bites and less-than-gourmet campfire cooking… challenges can pop up.
That’s where camping jokes come to the rescue! The best camping jokes can turn even the grumpiest campers into happy campers.
On the flip side, maybe you’re on the lookout for jokes that don’t just tickle your funny bone, but also create those awesome connections that make camping so special. Or some fun camping jokes to build anticipation for your next camping trip ahead!
Whatever the case, read on for the ultimate collection of side-splitting camp jokes that’ll have both kids and grown-ups cracking up in no time.

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The best camping jokes for kids and all
- Did you hear about the kidnapping in the woods?
- It’s okay. He woke up!
- What did one marshmallow say to the other around the campfire?
Time to get toasty! - Why did the fish blush?
- Because it saw the lake’s bottom.
- Why are frogs so happy?
They eat whatever bugs them! - What do you call a group of grizzlies cracking up together?
A BEAR-el of laughs! - What do you call a bear that loves to sing campfire songs?
A bear-a-toned vocalist! - What did the beaver say to the tree?
“It’s been nice gnawing you! - What do you call a deer with no eyes?
I have no-eye-deer! - What is a tree’s favorite drink?
Root beer! - What’s another name for a sleeping bag?
A nap sack! - What do you call a bear with no socks?
- Barefoot!
- How do you communicate with a fish?
Drop it a line! - Why do trees have so many friends?
They branch out! - Why did the camp warden quit his job?
Because it was always in tents! - Why are people who go camping on April 1 always tired?
Because they just finished a 31 day March! - Why didn’t the elephant carry a suitcase on his RV trip?
Because he already had a trunk!
More funny camping jokes below…
- Why don’t mummies like to go camping?
They’re afraid to relax and unwind! - What did one tree say to the other?
I’m falling for you! - What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear! - What did the pine trees wear to the lake?
Swimming trunks! - Where does a camper keep his money?
In the River Bank! - How do trees access the internet?
They log in! - What did one mountain say to the other?
You rock! - What do you call a camper without a nose or a body?
Nobodynose! - What do you call a bunch of crows out for camping?
Murder within tent! - Why is it never relaxing when two couples go camping?
It’s too “tents”! - Why did the robot decide to go camping?
He needed to recharge his batteries! - Where did the sheep go to camping?
The Baa-hamas! - What did the lake say to the sailboat?
Nothing it just waved! - How do you keep your sleeping bag from getting stretched out?
Don’t sleep too long in it! - Why do mountains never lose their way while camping?
Because they always “peak” at the map! - What did the camping tent say to the campers?
I’ve got you covered! - If you’re in the woods, how can you tell if a tree is a dogwood?
By its bark! - What does a campfire say after a long day of work?
I’m burnt out! - What do you call an amazing day up a mountain?
A peak experience. - Why did the bicycle fall over at the campsite?
Because it was two-tired! - What did the father say to his daughter when her marshmallows kept falling into the campfire?
Stick with it!
Continue for more camping jokes…
- Why can’t you run through a campsite?
You can only ran…because it’s past tents! - What does the sleeping bag say when it’s confident?
I’ve got this in the bag! - What did the camper say to the loud sleeping bag?
Zip it! - Do fish go to summer camp?
No, they are always in school! - Where do sharks go camping?
Finland! - How do you know if a bear is in your campground?
You’ll see paw-sitive evidence! - What do you call a murderer who goes camping?
Criminal intent - What do bears call campers in sleeping bags?
Burritos! - Did you hear the one about the skunk who went camping?
Never mind, it really stinks. - How do you keep cool when camping?
Stay close to your chill-dren. - What did one campfire say to the other?
Let’s blaze a trail of fun and make s’more memories! - What did the German motorhome driver ask his kids?
- “RV having fun yet?”
- What footwear do toads wear when camping?
- Open-toad ones.
- What do trees always wear next to the lake?
Swimming trunks. - What’s the spider’s favourite thing to do while camping?
Fly fishing.
Camping jokes for kids and all
- If you ever get cold while camping, just stand in the corner of a tent for a while.
They’re normally around 90 degrees. - I went to buy a camouflage tent the other day.
I couldn’t find any. - My boss told me to have a good day, so I went fishing.
He must have wanted to fish too because he hasn’t stopped calling! - Give a man a fish and you feed him for a day.
But teach a man to fish and you get rid of him for the whole weekend. - A bear walks into a restaurant and says, “I’d like a water …………….
and some of those peanuts.”
The server says, “Sure, but why the big paws?” - I asked my llama if his cousin wanted to go camping.
Thrilled, he ran off screaming, “Alpaca tent!”. - The number seven went camping one day.
He packed his things and he was sept for life.
Hilarious camp jokes for everyone…
- My friend likes to setup a poker table in his tent when we go camping.
The game gets intense. - Be sure to take enough warm clothes when camping in the Andes.
That place is Chile. - The seaside camping trip was so boring that one day the tide went out and never came back.
- I slept like a log last night.
I woke up on the campfire… - I lost my job keeping people warm at the campsite. “You’re fired wood,” they said
- An adventurer was paddling on a river in winter.
Feeling cold, he lit a fire in his boat, only to discover that you can’t have your kayak and heat it too. - A young boy goes camping in the woods for the first time with his dad.
After they set up camp he asks his dad where he can go to the toilet.
“That’s the beauty of camping in the woods,” the father replies, “You can go to the toilet wherever you want.”
After five minutes or so, the young lad wanders back to the campfire.
“So, where did you go to the toilet then, son?” The father asks.
“In your tent,” the boy replies.
How camping jokes make a difference
Let’s talk about why camping jokes can make your camping trip absolutely unforgettable. Here’s how they matter:
Creating connections
Ever noticed how sharing a good laugh brings people closer? That’s the magic of camping jokes. Laughing together creates bonds that stick around long after the trip is over.
Stress-busters
Camping doesn’t always go as planned, right? Luckily, a fun joke session can turn these challenges into funny stories you’ll be retelling for years. Laughter is the ultimate stress-relief hack.
Happy memories
Picture this – you’re all cozied up around the campfire, trading jokes, and having a blast. Those are the moments that make camping extra memorable.
Embracing the unexpected
Jokes teach us to roll with the punches and find humor in the twists and turns. So, when things don’t go as planned, you’ll be armed with the power of a good laugh.