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Camping Gifts for Mom: Find The Perfect Camping Gift To Make Mom Smile

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camping gifts for mom

If you’re looking for the perfect gift for your mom – and she loves camping – you’re in the right place. We have a standout list of excellent camping gifts for mom that will make her smile.  

The gifts below are fun and useful, but mostly fun. In other words, we didn’t include all the camping essentials here. No, we wanted gifts with an element of joy and surprise. So while most of them are still practical, they’re also super delightful! 

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  • Camping gifts for Mom: Gifts that will make her smile!
    • Camping Journal
    • Camping Books
    • Camping Cookbooks
    • Wind Chimes
    • Hippie Van Planter
    • Personalized camping flag
    • Campsite Lights
    • Camping Signs
    • Camping Hats For Mom
    • Camping Shirts
    • Handy camping gifts for mom
  • Find the perfect camping gifts for mom & make her smile!

Camping gifts for Mom: Gifts that will make her smile!

From camping-themed wearables and novel decor to books and handy widgets, you’re sure to find something below that’s just right for your mom!

Camping Journal

This camping journal has writing prompts, so mom won’t get stuck wondering what to write. It’s also got a lovely aesthetic, has room for photos and has a pocket in the back!

The Camping Logbook

The Camping Logbook

Camping Books

If your mom enjoys planning her next camping trip – or has been camping so long, she could use a change of pace – she’ll enjoy the books here. 

Where Should We Camp Next? A 50-State Guide to Amazing Campgrounds

Where Should We Camp Next?

100 Parks, 5000 Ideas: Where to Go, When to Go, What to See, What to Do

50 States 5000 Ideas Book

Camping Cookbooks

We could all use new camping recipes and food ideas! These cookbooks are full of fresh and tasty ideas for mom to try on her next camping trip.

Easy Campfire Cooking: 200+ Family Fun Recipes

Easy Campfire Cooking

The Camp Dutch Oven Cookbook: Easy 5-Ingredient Recipes to Eat Well in the Great Outdoors

Camp Cocktails: Easy, Fun, and Delicious Drinks for the Great Outdoors

Camp Cocktails

So Much S’more to Do: Over 50 Variations of the Campfire Classic

So Much SMore to Do

Recommended Reading: Easy Camping Food Ideas: 10 Simple No-Stress Camping Recipes

Wind Chimes

These whimsical wind chimes make an excellent gift for any camping-loving mom. And they’re perfect for hanging outside an RV!

Galvanized Metal Camper Trailer Wind Chimes

Camper windchimes

Solar Powered LED Color-Changing Lantern Wind Chimes

Solar Wind Chimes Camping

Hippie Van Planter

I don’t know a camping, plant-loving mom that wouldn’t love this one. It’s a fun conversation piece. And, if she camps in a trailer or RV, she could even take on camping trips!

Retro Ceramic Hippie Van Planter

Hippie Van Planter

Personalized camping flag

If mom likes to set up camp and stay awhile, she’ll appreciate a personalized welcome flag for her campsite. 

Personalized Welcome to Our Campsite RV Flag for Outdoors

Personalized camping flag

Campsite Lights

Whether she camps in a tent, trailer, or RV, mom will enjoy the practicality and ambiance of good lighting at night at the campsite. And check out the hands-free reading light, perfect if your mom likes to read after dark.

Outdoor Shatterproof & Waterproof LED Globe String Lights (100 ft/2 pack)

Solar LED Lantern Lights with Hollowed-Out Design

Solar LED Lantern Lights

LED Portable Tent Lights with Clip Hook (4 pack)

Tent Lights

LED Neck Reading Light

Neck reading light

Camping Signs

Mom might find these camping signs quite amusing whether she uses them at home or at the campsite!

Camp Quitcherbitchin Wooden Sign (4×10″)

Quitcherbitchin sign

Weekend Forecast Camping With A Chance of Drinking Aluminum Sign (5×10″)

Weekend Forecast Camping Sign

Vintage Metal Camping Rules Sign (8×12″)

Camping Rules sign

Camping Hats For Mom

Even if your mom doesn’t wear hats on any other occasion, she’s (very) likely to wear one when camping. I’m speaking from experience here. Below are a few fantastic hats that are perfect for camping. 

Wide Brim Sun Hat With A Ponytail (foldable) 

Sun Hat

“Camping Hair Don’t Care” Cap

Camping Hair Don't Care Cap

Happy Camper Hat

Happy Camper Cap

“Wild” Cap

Wild cap

Fleece Ponytail Hat With Ear Warmers

Cap with fleece ear warmers

Sweat-Wicking Skull Cap

Sweat wicking skull caps

Camping Shirts

We love these terrific camping shirts, and we think mom will too! What better way to express her love for camping?!

Life Is Better Smelling Like A Campfire Hoodie

camping hoodie

Happy Camper T-Shirt

Happy Camper t shirt

Hike More Worry Less T-shirt

Hike More Worry Less t shirt

Still Plays Outside T-shirt

Still Plays Outside t shirt

Flannel Shirt Jacket

flannel shirt jacket

Camping With A Chance of Drinking T-shirt

Camping with a chance of drinking shirt

Handy camping gifts for mom

Here are some more practical camping gifts for mom – ones she didn’t know she needed, but that make camping life a tad easier!

Insulated Camping Wine Tumblers

Stainless Steel Wine Tumblers

Condiment Caddy

Condiment Caddy

Mesh Food Tents

Mesh Food Tents

Travel Clothesline with Clothespins

Portable Clothesline

Collapsible Sinks

Collapsible Sink

Mess Kit

Mess Kit

Solar Shower Bag

Solar Shower Bag

Portable Charger/Power Bank

Portable charger/power bank

Find the perfect camping gifts for mom & make her smile!

There you have it – tons of great camping gifts for mom. And even if nothing on this list strikes your fancy, you can see the possibilities! If these aren’t for your mom, there are likely similar items that could be, so get out there and find Mom that perfect camping gift.

Recommended reading: Camping Essentials for Women

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