Whether you are a seasoned camper or more of a newbie, sometimes you need a gentle nudge to really get a good conversation going with your camping buddies. So stoke that fire, gather ‘round, and start with these fun questions to get things going. You never know where the conversation will go!

Basic Camping Questions to Break the Ice

1. What’s your favorite camping memory?
2. What’s your worst camping memory?
3. What’s one thing you can’t live without when camping?
4. What’s your favorite type of camping food?
5. What’s the most creative camping meal you’ve ever made?
6. What’s the craziest thing you’ve ever seen while camping?
7. Have you ever had a close encounter with an animal while camping?
8. What’s your favorite thing to do around the campfire?
9. What’s your favorite camping game?
10. What’s the best stargazing experience you’ve ever had?
11. What’s your favorite hiking trail?
12. What’s your favorite swimming hole?
13. What’s your favorite fishing spot?
14. What’s your favorite way to relax in the wilderness?
15. What’s your favorite place to camp?
16. What’s one thing you’ve learned about yourself while camping?
17. What’s one thing you’ve learned about your friends while camping?
18. What’s one thing you’ve learned about nature while camping?
19. What’s the most important thing to remember when camping?
20. What’s the best way to make the most of a camping trip?

Here are some bonus trivia questions:

1. What’s the largest national park in the United States?
2. What’s the tallest mountain in the United States?
3. What’s the longest river in the United States?
4. What’s the largest lake in the United States?
5. What’s the most popular camping month in the United States?
6. What’s the most popular camping activity in the United States?
7. What’s the most popular camping food in the United States?
8. What’s the most popular camping game in the United States?
9. What’s the most popular camping destination in the United States?
10. What’s the most popular camping website in the United States?

And some bonus ice-breaker questions:

1. If you could only bring three things camping, what would they be?
2. What is your favorite part about camping?
3. Have you ever had any funny camping stories?
4. What do you like to do for fun when you are camping?
5. What’s the most beautiful place you’ve ever camped in?
6. What’s the best meal you’ve made while camping?
7. What’s your favorite way to relax while camping?
8. Have you ever seen any wild animals while camping?
9. What’s your favorite campfire song to sing along to?
10. What’s the funniest story you’ve ever heard around the campfire?
11. Have you ever run out of firewood while camping? How did you solve the problem?
12. Have you ever been on a camping trip that was rained out? What did you do to stay dry and entertained?
13. What’s the best campfire snack you’ve ever had?
14. What are some tips for staying warm at night while camping in cold weather?
15. How do you make a campfire starter using cotton balls and petroleum jelly?
16. What are some tips for keeping your food from getting eaten by animals while camping?
17. What are some tips for finding your way back to your campsite after a long hike in the woods?
18. How do you build a fire using only natural materials like flint and steel?
19. What is the most important thing to remember when camping in bear country?
20. What are some ways to entertain yourself while camping without technology?