Camping Resolutions for the New Year

As 2026 beings, it’s the perfect time to dream big, plan exciting adventures, and set goals that will be fun for the whole family. If your fam loves the great outdoors, why not organize a list of camping-themed resolutions to help you explore, connect, and make lasting memories all year.

Below are 10 fun and obtainable New Year’s camping resolutions to help inspire your next family adventure.

Try a new campground

Make it a goal to visit and explore one new campsite or park in 2026. Whether it’s a few hours away or a bucket list destination plan big and make memories that last a lifetime.

Cook a new campfire recipe

It’s time to light the campfire! Set up your campsite for a cookout and try new recipes everyone will love. Here are a few fan favorites: Campfire pizza, walking tacos, foil packet mac and cheese, and cast iron skillet cinnamon rolls.

Go on a family hike

Get outside and pick a trail the whole family can enjoy. Have even more fun by making a scavenger hunt or photo challenge!

Camp in a new season

Looking for a fun new season to try camping in? Now is the time to be adventurous. Summer, can be hot, but will allow for longer day for your trips. Spring/fall are cooler with shorter days and less bugs! Winter can be cold, but you can try out new campfire recipes to keep you warm!

Unplug for one entire camping weekend

Phones and tablets off! It’s time for family bonding. Make memories with board games, movie night, and stories around the campfire!

Sleep under the stars

The stars at night are brighter while camping. Bring out your sleeping bags to view the open night sky! Download sky viewer apps like Stellarium Mobile and Celestron SkyPortal to learn about constellations and planets. Telescopes and binoculars are also good alternatives.

Leave no trace

Together “leave it better than your found it.” Let’s keep our campsites the way nature intended, litter free. The only way to keep enjoying nature for as long as we want is to take care of it as best we can.

Start a camping scrapbook or journal

Document each trip you make this year by filling the blank pages with photos, drawings, your favorite quotes, and what memories you enjoyed the most. Watch all of your adventures transform the pages and grow through the year.

Try a new camping craft

It’s time to bust out the art supplies! Let your creative juices flow during each trip you take this year. Pick one craft per trip to get creative with nature from painting rocks to making pinecone bird feeders create a fun nature oasis at your campsite.

Host a camping themed backyard night

Hello staycation! Plan a fun weekend getaway in your own backyard. Pitch a tent, roast s’mores, tell spooky stories around the fire, and stargaze all from the comfort of your own home.

Your camping resolutions don’t have to be serious, they are meant to have intention, make memories, spend time with loved ones in nature, and discover new adventures. Pack your bags create, your lists and get ready to have the best camping year yet!