39 Best Toys for Families That Love Camping and Nature Excursions

Firebuggz Family Fun Pak Campfire Roasters

From Firebuggz comes this brilliant set of campfire roasters that will keep the entire family happy on your next camping trip. Containing two fire fishing poles, two crank-eez roasters, a pole holder and a durable carry bag, you will be cooking up some delicious campfire food in no time whilst having a lot of fun.

$130.00

Oumoda Telescope

Astronomy is great, and is fascinating for both children and adults alike. If you have a fun camping trip planned, you should definitely grab one of these Oumada telescopes. Designed to a high specification, this telescope will help you teach your little ones more about the universe in which we live.

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NutriChef S'mores Maker Station Set

Camping is not really camping without s’mores; unfortunately, lots of campsites do not allow open flames. If you would love a safe way for you and your little ones to enjoy the sweet taste of s’mores, this brilliant flameless kit allows you to make them both at home and on vacation.

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Nature Bound Bug Catcher Bug Vacuum

Bugs are great! The world around us is home to so many different beasties and bugs, but unfortunately (or maybe fortunately), it is not always easy to see them. With this bug catcher, your child can view as many as they like, as the battery-operated vacuum allows for observation without hurting or killing any bugs.

$25.84

Little Explorers Pop Up Play Tent with Camping Gear

Are you on the lookout for some fun and exciting camping toys for your children to play with? Perfect, then check this out. This pop-up play tent is ideal for allowing kids to camp right at home; it even comes with toy camping gear including an oil lamp, a utility knife, and a whole lot more.

$26.93

Moody Goat Outdoor Explorer Gear Play Set

From Moody Goat comes this awesome and interesting outdoor adventurer kit. Even your own back yard is home to hundreds and hundreds of insects and different creatures, and this exceptionally cool set will give kids all that they need to explore this mini world around them, including tweezers, a butterfly net, and two magnifying glasses.

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Fisher-Price Little People Songs & Sounds Camper

Are you a fan of Fisher-Price? This excellent company has been providing high quality toys and games for a long time now and this one is no different. Interactive and exciting, this songs and sounds camper is bursting with musical fun, and allows children to take the included characters on tons of camping trip adventures.

$58.60

Educational Insights Grill-and-Go Camp Stove

Does your little one love pretend play? If so, this is the toy set for them. Brought to us by Educational Insights, the set includes all that your child would need to cook up a fabulous fantasy feast on the interactive camping stove that comes complete with sound effects and lights, coffee pot, and utensils.

$22.45

Little Explorers Camping Gear Toy Tools Play Set

Wow, take a look at this! This 20 piece camping set for kids is supplied in a carry bag and is absolutely chock a block with pretend play goodies. With a real light-up head lamp, play stove, and tons of pretend food and equipment, your little one will have some truly awesome imaginary camping trips.

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Educational Insights GeoSafari Jr. Kidnoculars

From Educational Insights comes the only binoculars specifically designed for kids. Tough and durable in design, these kid proof binoculars are a great way to get children playing, learning, and exploring at the same time. With 2x magnification, who knows what they will see when they put their mind (and eyes) to it?

$14.99

Lanard Bug Out! Deluxe Critter Capture Set

Insect vacuums are the perfect way for children to humanely and safely observe the crazy critters that roam around us. Not only does this set include a vacuum, but also a net, a pair of extra-long tweezers, an observation cell, and even an instruction booklet. Suitable for explorers aged 3 and over.

$16.99

Born Toys Backyard Safari Vest with Explorer Kit

From Born Toys comes this back yard safari set. Load up the khaki vest with the included (and fully functioning) equipment, stick on the hat, and get to work exploring. Not only is this set a lot of fun to play with, but it will also help children to learn a lot more about their world.

$29.95

Creativity for Kids Grow 'n Glow Terrarium

How much fun does growing your own habitat sound? Your child will be able to do just that thanks to this grow ‘n glow terrarium from Creativity for Kids. With everything needed for 2 full life cycles included, your little one can bring the entire thing to life by just adding water!

$12.97

Learning Resources New Sprouts Camp Out!

Your little one can camp whenever they want with this fun set, even in their own bedroom. Containing 11 play pieces, including marshmallows, chocolate bar, and Graham Crackers for pretend play S’mores, the set has been ergonomically designed to support little hands and will help to improve children’s motor skills through play.

$15.97

Kids Scavenger Hunt

Whether your children love to play outdoors or indoors, this awesome and active Scavenger Hunt game will bring them a ton of fun. With the clue cards showing various objects, children must search far and wide to find the items and win the game. A great way to learn and play at the same time.

$15.50

Backyard Safari Cargo Vest

If your child loves to get out and about exploring, this is the gift for them. Brought to us by Backyard Safari, this cargo vest will help your kid to get equipped and ready to explore their backyard and the land beyond. Durable in design and covered in pockets, they’ll be all set for adventures.

$16.30

Nature Bound Bug Catcher with Habitat Bucket

Help your child to indulge their insect fascination with this brilliant bug catcher set. Perfect if you are looking for camping toys, this set contains all that they could need to catch and observe critters including a net, bug habitat, bug tongs, and more; there is even an included activity book to get them started.

$24.99

PLAYMOBIL® Family Camping Trip

From Playmobil comes this summer fun family camping trip play set. With 3 figures included, your child can use the provided pop-up tent and other accessories to make sure that they have the best trip ever. Designed to high levels of detail, this set brings all the joy of camping to your little one’s toybox.

$55.00

Fisher-Price Little People Going Camping Playset

Designed and constructed by Fisher-Price, this Little People playset is perfect for those little people who just love camping. Not only will they find 2 figurines, plus an adorable moose, they will also discover a tent, sleeping bags, SUV, trailer, and a load more accessories that help to make the set as exciting as it is.

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Backyard Safari Mini Lantern

Every backyard explorer needs a source of light when the sun goes down. If your child loves to camp, gift them this LED mini lantern that actually works! Young campers will be able to see what they’re doing no matter what; it even comes with a handy carabiner that allows it to be clipped onto anything.

$9.99

gofindit Outdoor Nature Scavenger Hunt

If you and your family are avid and happy campers, bring this gofindit scavenger hunt with you and watch as the hours fly by. With a wide range of diverse ‘clue’ cards, the game can truly last as long as you want it to, and is not only great for outdoor use, but indoor too.

$12.50

Bug Catcher and Viewer Microscope

Bugs, what’s not to love? These fascinating little creatures are just about everywhere, it’s just that we can’t always see them. Luckily for your child, this kid-friendly bug catcher allows little ones to safely capture critters, and then observe them up close with the built in microscope before safely releasing them back into the wild.

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Backyard Safari 6-in-1 Field Tools

You wouldn’t want your little one running around with a Swiss army knife, it’s just not safe. However, when they are out and about adventuring, they need some field tools to help them in their exploration. Luckily, this 6-in-1 set contains all the tools that they could possibly need, including a telescopic magnet, and whistle.

$12.99

Backyard Safari Animal Caller

The USA is a great country, filled with beautiful landscapes and wildlife. If your family loves to camp, and you are looking for camping toys, pick up this Backyard Safari animal caller for your kids before you go. This brilliant piece of kit contains 5 different North American animal calls, including a Grizzly Bear!

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Nature Bound Bug Catcher Critter Barn

Capturing bugs and critters can be a lot of fun, but if you really want to study them, you need a safe and humane place for them to stay. This bug habitat has been designed to allow for ethical observation thanks to the bug port, night light, carry handle and printed ruler.

$15.99

Education Outdoors Toasted or Roasted Card Game

If you and the rest of your family are all dying to find a new and exciting game to take on your camping trips, you’re in luck. The aim of this brilliant card game is to start your campfire first and roast 3 whole marshmallows before anyone else…but, of course, there are obstacles in your way.

$13.99

Walkie Talkies Kids Two Way Radio

Since their invention, walkie talkies have been a favorite of children everywhere. If you know that your kid likes to get out and about exploring, and loves it when the family goes camping, this set of 2 walkie talkies will give them a way to communicate with their friends or their family whatever their adventures.

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Outdoor Exploration Kit for Young Kids

Get a load of this! From Mini Explorer comes this beautiful tin case that has been fully loaded with a ton of useful and high quality equipment that every young explorer needs. Containing binoculars, a self-charging flashlight, a magnifying glass, and even a cool multi tool, they’ll be fully equipped for the wildest of adventures.

$24.99

Fun Outdoor Toy Insect Bug Adventure Set

Bug catching is no fun without the right equipment; you risk damaging or even killing the poor bugs that you are trying to observe. With this set, you can make sure that your child has everything that they need, from a butterfly net and a wrist compass to a transfer capsule and 2 viewing chambers.

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Little Treasures Travel BBQ Play Case

Brought to us by Little Treasures, this 15-piece travel BBQ play case will be right up any happy camper’s alley. Perfect for pretend play, the set features plates, cups, and utensils, along with a ton of delicious looking toy food and of course the grill, while the unique carry case allows for portability and convenient storage.

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The Magic School Bus Explore The Wonders of Nature

Do you remember the Magic School Bus? Who doesn’t? This award winning and extremely comprehensive science kit is all set to teach your little one all about the wonders of nature and the world around us in a hands on and exciting way. Recommended for intrepid ‘passengers’ aged 5 years and over.

$24.40

Backyard Exploration Critter Case

Is your little one always searching for new life to explore and observe? If that sounds familiar, this Backyard Exploration Critter Case is the perfect present for them. With a flat base to keep it level, it also features a sturdy mesh design, and a simple to use hatch for depositing new bugs, plants, and wildlife.

$13.41

Ultimate Bugopedia

You know that you can trust National Geographic Kids to teach your children a lot about the world. The Ultimate Bugopedia features a complete collection of the world’s best and most interesting insects! With delightfully detailed pictures and a whole load of information included, kids will love to learn with this terrific tome.

$22.46

Adventure Kid's Educational Outdoor Toys

If you are checking out what camping toys are available for your children, you should definitely consider this. The drawstring bag comes complete with a whopping 6 educational toys – with binoculars, a compass, a rechargeable flashlight and loads more, they will be fully equipped and ready to take on the great outdoors.

$10.64

Backyard Safari Hat

Spending hours upon hours exploring the outdoors is a whole lot of fun, but it can also be a tad dangerous. Protect your little one’s head from the beating sun, howling wind, and pouring rain with this stylish quick release safari hat that looks great and even comes with loops for adding extra gear.

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Mattel UNO Wilderness Card Game

Have you played UNO? What do your children think of it? If they love the game, and also enjoy the outdoors, then this wilderness edition of the fun pastime will bring a lot of joy to your family whenever you go camping. With the same great rules and a fun theme throughout, it’s a great purchase.

$17.15

Mini Explorer Light-up Terrarium Kit for Kids

Wow, take a look at this. Thanks to this terrarium kit your child will have all of the tools that they could possibly need to create a living garden environment. Kids can use the instruction booklet to design and decorate their terrarium (seeds, figures, and stickers included) and it even lights up at night!

$19.99

Scientific Explorer Backyard Kit

From Scientific Explorer comes this excellent backyard explorer kit, which is full to the brim with different, but equally exciting science experiments and activities that kids can complete with things that they find in their garden. Educational and a lot of fun, they will love it…especially when they realize they can catch live bugs.

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PicassoTiles Camping Gear

Is your child too young to go on their first solo camping adventure? No worries, just let them camp at home with this brilliant camping gear set. Not only will they discover a real tent, but also all of the accessories that they could need to ‘survive’ a night on their (probably wild) bedroom floor.

$25.10

Diy Camping Playset with Felt and Peg People

If you know that your children just love the concept of camping, you could consider making them this. On the following page you will find the instructions and patterns on making delightful peg people and an adorable felt campsite. Simple to do and fun to play with, your kids will love this DIY gift.

Diy Mini Camping Set Craft

Do you love getting hands-on and enjoying some creative craft time? If so, check out this tutorial now. Easy to complete, the following article will guide you through the process of making a mini camping set with sticks and paper that your little ones can use to take their toys on vacation.

Diy Felt Campfire Tutorial and Pattern

How cool is this? With the included free printable pattern and in-depth instructions, you too will be able to create this DIY felt campfire. For play or even display it is perfect and so easy to replicate at home. Who knows? It could be the start of a brand new hobby.