10 Cool Camping Ideas to Try

When you hear "camping ideas," what comes to mind? It could be a lot of things — different places to camp, different styles of camping (RVing versus backpacking versus car camping, for example), recipes, the best new gear, camping apps, or dozens of other things.

Here at Harvest Hosts, we think of all of those things when we think about camping ideas. And when we think of "cool" camping ideas, although that could still mean hundreds of different things, we think of tips and hacks that are a bit outside the box. Ideas that not everyone is doing, concepts that are new and maybe even a bit out there, and things that elicit "whoa!" or of course, "cool!"

So without further ado, we bring you 10 fresh and cool camping ideas. Be sure to comment at the end of this article and let us know which ones you've tried, which ones you'd like to try, and which ideas we missed. Happy experimenting!

1. Campfire Pizza Rolls

Pizza definitely isn't traditional camp food, but who says it can't be? This camping hack is perfect for the first night of camping, when you need something quick while you get everything situated.Grab a refrigerated pizza (ideally from your store's deli section, not frozen) and let it come up to room temperature on your drive. When you're ready to eat, carefully roll the pizza up into a log, then slice it into individual pieces. Wrap them in foil and stick each one on the campfire for about 30 minutes until they're melty and delicious!

2. Have a Scavenger Hunt

This is a super fun, unique camping idea whether your group has children or it's all adults. Putting together a campsite scavenger hunt is a totally free form of entertainment, and it requires everyone to think outside the box. Include items both found in nature and in camp, such as leaves or berries from a specific tree and s'mores roasting sticks.