135+ Inspirational And Funny Camping Quotes That’ll Make You Pack Your Bags ASAP!
Do your camp trips often start with a favorite saying? Some of the best camping fun moments start with familiar citations. We all have our favorite camping quotes … some are inspirational, some funny … all are great!
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Inspirational
This is by far the longest camping quote here but it is one of my favorites because I think it is so true that when so much beauty surrounds us, we have to be deliberate to absorb it fully.
Quote #1.
“Fresh beauty opens one’s eyes wherever it is really seen but the very abundance and completeness of the common beauty that besets our steps prevents its being absorbed and appreciated. It is a good thing, therefore, to make short excursions now and then to the bottom of the sea among dulse and coral or up among the clouds on mountain-tops or in balloons, or even to creep like worms into dark holes and caverns underground not only to learn something of what is going on in those out-of-the-way places but to see better what the sun sees on our return to common everyday beauty.”
#2. “The woods are lovely, dark and deep…” – Robert Frost
#3. “The hottest fire in a human being is ignited after leaving the living room to spend one single day in nature.” – Unknown
#4. “Keep your face to the sunshine and you cannot see a shadow. It’s what the sunflowers do.” – Helen Keller
#5. “Never say there is nothing beautiful in the world anymore. There is always something to make you wonder in the shape of a tree, the trembling of a leaf.” – Albert Schweitzer
#6. “Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.” – Ralph Waldo Emerson
I often wonder if it was easier in Emerson’s time to do as he said: “Adopt the pace of nature, her secret is patience.”
#7. “One touch of nature makes the whole world kin.” – William Shakespeare
#8. “My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature.” – Claude Monet
I wonder how many people have the same desire as Monet did: “My wish is to stay always like this, living quietly in a corner of nature.”
#9. “The wilderness holds answers to questions we have not yet learned to ask.” – Nancy Wynne Newhall
Some of the best camping quotes, like “The wilderness holds answers to questions we have not yet learned to ask” make you realize how little you know … in a humbling, inquisitory and exciting way.
#6. “And Into The Forest I Go, To Lose My Mind And Find My Soul” – John Muir
This outdoor quote is sooooo true: “And Into The Forest I Go, To Lose My Mind And Find My Soul”
#7. “The outside is the only place we can truly be inside the world.” – Daniel J. Rice
#8. “Going To The Mountains Is Going Home”- John Muir
I don’t know a single camper who disagrees with this: “Going To The Mountains Is Going Home”
#9. “Only if you have been in the deepest valley, can you ever know how magnificent it is to be on the highest mountain.” – Richard M. Nixon
#10. “There is no Wi-fi in the forest, but I promise, you will find a better connection.” – Unknown
Personally, I wish more people understood this: “There is no Wi-fi in the forest, but I promise, you will find a better connection.”
#11. “I am most alive among the tall trees.” – Unknown
#12. “The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go” – John Muir
This is one of the most inspirational and famous camping quotes by John Muir and every time I hear “The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go”, I think … YES, yes, I do! It seems to come up more often when I am having a rough day at the office! As a matter of fact, I hear the mountains calling right now! LOL
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#13. “Look deep into nature, and then you will understand everything better.” – Albert Einstein
#14. “Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone.” – Neale Donald Walsch
I know that “Life Begins At The End Of Your Comfort Zone” but I still could not make it to the top of Angels Landing at Zion National Park … but my fear of heights did not stop me from trying.
#15. “Real freedom lies in wildness, not in civilization.” – Charles Lindbergh
#16. “Keep a little fire burning; however small, however hidden.” ― Cormac McCarthy
#17. “Please Leave Only Your Footprints”
I love seeing signs with quotes encouraging people to respect nature and “Please Leave Only Your Footprints”.
#18. “The glories of a mountain campfire are far greater than may be guessed.” – John Muir
#19. “I want to be freed neither from human beings, nor from myself, nor from nature; for all these appear to me the greatest of miracles.” – Carl Jung
#20. “Sleep Under The Stars”
Why is it that when we were kids we didn’t think it was crazy to sleep under the stars but as adults, it seems like the responsibilities of life take over our thinking? Well, I just love the reminder in this camping journal to “Sleep Under The Stars” whether you like camping in a tent or RV … Let’s just go!
#21. “The farther one gets into the wilderness, the greater is the attraction of its lonely freedom.” – Theodore Roosevelt
#22. “The Joy Is In The Journey”
One of the things that makes outdoor lovers different is the time they take to slow down and enjoy the journey rather than just race at top-speed to their destination. That’s why the “The Joy Is In The Journey” is a really popular inspirational camping quote that is loved by so many adventurers.
#23. “Now I see the secret of making the best person, it is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.” – Walt Whitman
#24. “At One With Nature”
This scrapbooking sticker sheet is filled with fun and inspirational Outdoor Quotes. My personal favorite is “At One With Nature” because I really do “feel” nature when we go camping and that is the only setting where I can truly take it in with all of my senses.
#25. “Thousands of tired, nerve-shaken, over-civilized people are beginning to find out going to the mountains is going home; that wilderness is a necessity.” – John Muir
#26. “Oh Darling Let’s Be Adventurers”
This camping quote, “Oh Darling Let’s Be Adventurers”, makes me think of Audrey Hepburn and Zsa Zsa Gábor. Of course, it also makes me want to glamp instead of camp! I find glamping so inspirational that we tend to make up our own camping with friends quotes as we soak our feet in a warm, soapy foot bath during our DIY pedicure glam camping afternoons! If you need glamping tips, you can find them in my Cute Glamping Accessories And DIY Glam Camping Ideas And Tips post!
#27. “Earth and sky, woods and fields, lakes and rivers, the mountain and the sea, are excellent schoolmasters, and teach of us more than we can ever learn from books.” – John Lubbock
#28. “I Don’t Care How Long It Takes, I’m Going Somewhere Beautiful”
Isn’t it just awesome when someone overcomes a big obstacle in life?!?! For some of us Type-A people, that challenge can be taking time off to just relax, leave the to-do list at the office and go experience something beautiful! This “I Don’t Care How Long It Takes, I’m Going Somewhere Beautiful” inspirational camping quote makes me say … Count Me In! Funny thing is … there’s an app for that! The REI Co-op National Parks Guide app features a “List of Gems” which are the most beautiful features in the Park. We think it is one of the best camping apps you should download before your next trip … and it’s FREE!
#29. “Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.” – Edward Abbey
As a former workaholic, it took me a while to embrace and really understand that “Wilderness is not a luxury but necessity of the human spirit.”
#30. “Be Brave Run Free And Stay Wild”
As our culture gets more technologically advanced, my heart is crying out “Be Brave Run Free And Stay Wild” … It is also one of my favorite family camping quotes to share with kids as they turn their eyes away from computer screens and towards the stars in the sky.
#31. “Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost”
Aimlessly wandering through daily life is a no-no, but wandering in the wilderness is encouraged! I love the peaceful experience and slower pace camping provides. It is during those experiences I say “Not All Those Who Wander Are Lost” and head out for a bit of wilderness wandering. This is one of the most famous camping quotes and one of the most loved too!
#32. “Leave The Road, Take The Trails”
Yes, Yes, a thousand times, Yes! Words to live by: Leave The Road, Take The Trails
#33. “Live Love Laugh Camp”
This camping quote is simple but still mentally transports me to my favorite campsite just by saying these four little words … “Live Love Laugh Camp” … I just love that!
#34. “Never Stop Exploring”
It is so easy to “Never Stop Exploring” when you go camping and experience nature.
#35. “You’re Never Too Old to Play Outside”
As people age, they need to remember that “You’re Never Too Old to Play Outside”.
#36. “I Went To the Woods Because I Wished To Live Deliberately”
Nature allows you to be very intention because it clears the clutter from your mind. I love this quote: “I Went To the Woods Because I Wished To Live Deliberately”
#37. “Climb The Mountains And Get Their Good Tidings”
It is so wonderful to “Climb The Mountains And Get Their Good Tidings”.
#38. “In Every Walk With Nature One Receives Far More Than They Seek”
Thankfully, this is so very true: “In Every Walk With Nature One Receives Far More Than They Seek”
#39. “The World’s Big And I Want To Have A Good Look At It Before It Gets Dark”
We must make time in life to experience all we can. This quote inspires me: “The World’s Big And I Want To Have A Good Look At It Before It Gets Dark”
#40. “Come To The Woods For Here Is Rest”
There is no doubt that this is so true: “Come To The Woods For Here Is Rest”
#41. “Everybody Needs Beauty As Well As Bread, Places To Play In And Pray In, Where Nature May Heal And Give Strength To Body And Soul”
“Everybody Needs Beauty As Well As Bread, Places To Play In And Pray In, Where Nature May Heal And Give Strength To Body And Soul” quote makes me realize how powerful nature is even when it is silent and still.
#42. “Of All The Paths You Take In Life, Make Sure A Few Of Them Are Dirt”
So many of John Muir’s quotes almost bring me to tears … this one inspires me and makes me chuckle: “Of All The Paths You Take In Life, Make Sure A Few Of Them Are Dirt”
#43. “Between Every Two Pines Is A Doorway To A New World”
Doesn’t this saying just make you want to go to the mountains immediately? “Between Every Two Pines Is A Doorway To A New World”
#44. “Keep Close To Nature’s Heart And Break Clear Away, Once In Awhile, And Climb A Mountain Or Spend A Week In The Woods. Wash Your Spirit Clean.”
The purity of this statement moves me: “Keep Close To Nature’s Heart And Break Clear Away, Once In Awhile, And Climb A Mountain Or Spend A Week In The Woods. Wash Your Spirit Clean.”
#45. “Be Wild, Live Free”
#46. “This Is My Happy Place”
#47. “Adventure Is Calling”
#48. “Wander Often, Wonder Always”
In my family, when we are having a bad day we often joke about needing to “Go to my happy place” which happens to be a specific camping spot that we have decided is our favorite place to de-stress from city life and escape to the woods for a bunch of rest and relaxation on a camp trip! This fun inspirational outdoor quotes camping stone coaster set has four great outdoor quotes “Be Wild, Live Free”, “This Is My Happy Place”, “Adventure Is Calling”, “Wander Often, Wonder Always” … and cute graphics!
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#49. “Camping is nature’s way of promoting the motel business.” – Dave Barry
#50. “Weekend Forecast Camping With A Chance Of Drinking”
Well, I guess a “Weekend Forecast Camping With A Chance Of Drinking” is better than a chance of rain, right?
#51 “Is it weird that I’m taking Louis Vuitton camping?” – Jessica Simpson
#52. “A bad day camping is still better than a good day at work.”
Don’t you agree that “A bad day camping is still better than a good day at work.”
#53. “Some national parks have long waiting lists for camping reservations. When you have to wait a year to sleep next to a tree, something is wrong.” – George Carlin
#54. “What Happens At The Campground Gets Laughed About All Year Long”
There is no doubt about this one in my family: “What Happens At The Campground Gets Laughed About All Year Long”
#55. “It always rains on tents. Rainstorms will travel thousands of miles, against prevailing winds for the opportunity to rain on a tent.” – Dave Barry
#56. “Camping is not a date; it’s an endurance test. If you can survive camping with someone, you should marry them on the way home.” – Yvonne Prinz
#57. “Campers Have S’more Fun”
You don’t have to love marshmallows to agree with this saying! “Campers Have S’more Fun”
#58. “I got into an argument with a girlfriend inside of a tent. That’s a bad place for an argument, because then I tried to walk out and slammed the flap. How are you supposed to express your anger in this situation? Zipper it up really quick?” – Mitch Hedberg
#59. “Camping Is The Answer. Who Cares What The Question Is?”
I don’t remember when I began living this way, but I’m happy I did! “Camping Is The Answer. Who Cares What The Question Is?”
#60. “Somebody told me it was frightening how much topsoil we are losing every year, but I told that story around the campfire and nobody got scared.” – Jack Handey
#61. “Welcome To Our Campsite Where Constant Chaos Makes Wonderful Memories”
It’s good when you don’t take yourself too seriously when your trips are not really smooth. Just go with the “Welcome To Our Campsite Where Constant Chaos Makes Wonderful Memories” quote and laugh it off.
#62. “Isn’t it ironic that people read Instagram camping captions when they are supposed to be out in nature?”
#63. “I Googled My Symptoms, Turned Out I Just Need To Go Camping”
The first time I heard someone say “I Googled My Symptoms, Turned Out I Just Need To Go Camping” … I paused … then fell on the floor laughing thinking, yes, The Google is so smart!
#64. “Whatever form it takes, camping is earthy, soul enriching and character building, and there can be few such satisfying moments as having your tent pitched and the smoke rising from your campfire as the golden sun sets on the horizon, even if it’s just for a fleeting moment before the rain spoils everything” – Pippa Middleton
#65. “Camping Is My Therapy”
The “Camping Is My Therapy” funny camping quote is one of my personal favorites because camping really IS my therapy … really! I LOVE camping!!!
#66. “I Do Have A Retirement Plan … I Plan On Camping”
The really funny thing about this camping quote, “I Do Have A Retirement Plan … I Plan On Camping”, is that years ago it was only retired people who could “full-time camp” in an RV. Now, it is a popular lifestyle for younger people and families! I say, start camping early and don’t look back!
#67. “In a well-ordered universe, camping would take place indoors.” – Morgan Matson
#68. “Welcome To Our Campsite Where Friends And Marshmallows Get Toasted At The Same Time”
Many people have a cocktail or two with their friends … they add a campfire and marshmallows while they do it at the campsite! When it comes to camping with friends quotes, “Welcome To Our Campsite Where Friends And Marshmallows Get Toasted At The Same Time”, those camping weekends are well represented.
#69. “Camping: The art of getting closer to nature while getting farther away from the nearest cold beverage, hot shower, and flush toilet.”
#70. “A Bonfire Is Basically Just A Nightclub In The Mountains”
The first time I heard this funny camping quote, “A Bonfire Is Basically Just A Nightclub In The Mountains”, it took a few minutes before it registered with me. Maybe because it has been a really long time since I hung out in a nightclub and at this point in my life I would rather be listening to crickets and looking at the moon than listening to a subwoofer and looking at a disco ball!
#71. “What Happens In The Camper Stays In The Camper”
I think it was a Las Vegas advertising campaign that started the “What happens in…” phrase … but … it is being used everywhere now! “What Happens In The Camper Stays In The Camper” is a funny camping quote that has special meaning for every family. Without going in too much detail, when our family uses this quote it is because we are all using one bathroom! That brings me to a very useful camping tip: be an early riser so you are the first person of the day to use the camper bathroom.
#72. “I’m Unplugging”
One of our favorite camping quotes is short and sweet … “I’M UNPLUGGING” … it’s sort of a nice way of saying, “Leave Me Alone”.
#73. “Camping Hair Don’t Care”
Some of the worst hair days happen on THE BEST CAMPING DAYS! When you can use the “Camping Hair Don’t Care” funny camping quote (and really mean it), you know you are in the zone!
#74. “I Don’t Need Therapy, I Just Need To Go Camping”
This camping quote, “I Don’t Need Therapy, I Just Need To Go Camping”, might be funny but I personally believe it is a huge cash saver! LOL Just think of the mountains of money people could save on therapy if they would just take a little time to relax while camping out in nature!
#75. “If The Camper Is A-Rockin … Don’t Come A-Knockin”
The “If The Camper Is A-Rockin … Don’t Come A-Knockin” is one of the oldest funny camping quotes that never goes out of style. Beyond that, we’ll let the rest of the details stay behind closed doors. LOL
#76. “Just Another Coffee Drinker With A Camping Problem”
Camping and coffee … I can’t have one without the other! And, for some odd reason, my coffee tastes better at the campsite … It must be the scenery! So this “Just Another Coffee Drinker With A Camping Problem” is one of those funny camping quotes that really speaks to me!
#77. “Just Another Wine Drinker With A Camping Problem”
Some campers like a chilled lemonade, others prefer an icy cold beer but there is still another group that wants to pop a cork and sip a little vino at the campsite. For that group, the “Just Another Wine Drinker With A Camping Problem” camping quote is the perfect message on a wine glass!
#78. “Sorry For What I Said When We Were Trying To Park The Trailer”
Can you believe this is my husband’s favorite camping quote??? Maybe because it hits REALLY close to home! We do much better when we are using our walkie talkies so the entire campground doesn’t need to hear “Sorry For What I Said When We Were Trying To Park The Trailer” … LOL
#79. “Shitter’s Full”
Leave it up to American pop culture to come up with the “Shitter’s Full” funny camping quote. You probably remember the scene in National Lampoon’s Christmas Vacation when Cousin Eddie (played by Randy Quaid) was emptying his black tank into the storm drain and proclaimed “Shitter’s Full” to his cousin and homeowner, Clark Griswold (played by Chevy Chase).
#80. “Camping Is Intents”
When it comes to tent camping quotes, the “Camping Is Intents” is soooooooo true! No matter what type of camping you do, it is always an intensely amazing experience!
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#81 “Who needs the luxuries of a 5-star resort when you can sleep under millions of stars?” – Unknown
#82. “Good Things Come To Those Who Camp”
When you think about the fact that “Good Things Come To Those Who Camp”, don’t you ask yourself why you don’t do it more often?
#83. “The Appalachian Trail is to be explored one footstep at a time.” – Unknown
#84. “Welcome To Our Camper. The Drinks Are Cold. The Laughs Are Loud. The Friendship Is Free.”
We lovingly named our family … The Loud Family … so we totally relate to this saying: “Welcome To Our Camper. The Drinks Are Cold. The Laughs Are Loud. The Friendship Is Free.”
#85. “My tent doesn’t look like much but, as an estate agent might say, it is air-conditioned and has an exceptional location.” – Fennel Hudson
#86. “Living The Good Life One Campsite At A Time”
This world would be a better place if more people would start “Living The Good Life One Campsite At A Time”.
#87. “A great many people, and more all the time, live their entire lives without ever once sleeping out under the stars.” – Alan S. Kesselheim
#88. “Life Is Better Around The Camp Fire”
If you enjoy the stories, laughs, food, hot cocoa or roasted marshmallows the most … “Life Is Better Around The Camp Fire”.
#89. “A perfect day would be to get into the car, drive out to Yosemite, and go camping.” – Michael Steger
#90. “Making Memories One Campsite At A Time”
If you ever find yourself asking a friend, do you remember that trip where we __________ (fill in the blank) … if so, you know you’re “Making Memories One Campsite At A Time”.
#91. “The stars were better company anyway. They were very beautiful, and they almost never snored.” – David Eddings
#92. “Camping Is My Happy Place”
Yup … “Camping Is My Happy Place” … and so much more!
#93. “Roses are red, mud is brown, the wood are better than any night on the town.” – Earl Dibbles Jr
#94. “The fire is the main comfort of camp, whether in summer or winter.” –Henry David Thoreau
#95. “I was a man who thrived on solitude; without it I was like another man without food or water. Each day without solitude weakened me.” – Charles Bukowski
#96. “One of the strongest characteristics of genius is—the power of lighting its own fire.” – John W. Foster
#97. “Camping rules. Stare at the fire. Listen to the birds. Jump in the lake. Read. Take a nap. Relax. Watch the sunset. Cook over the fire. Breathe the fresh air.”
This “Camping rules. Stare at the fire. Listen to the birds. Jump in the lake. Read. Take a nap. Relax. Watch the sunset. Cook over the fire. Breathe the fresh air.” wall plaque has a special place in my heart because I think the cute campers are just adorable and because cooking over the fire is one of my favorite camping activities!
#98. “The camp is the space that is opened when the state of exception begins to become the rule.” – Giorgio Agamben
#99. “Livin’ The Dream”
When someone uses the “Livin’ The Dream” funny camping quote … they are usually loving every minute of their RV camping experiences … BUT … every so often, it is delivered with such sarcasm you know there is something very un-funny about their adventures. When that happens, I just smile and offer up a plate of yummy camp food I just cooked in my Dutch oven and change the subject!
#100. “If people sat outside and looked at the stars each night, I’ll bet they’d live a lot differently.” – Bill Watterson
#101. “I’d Rather Be Camping”
Who me? Yes, I resemble the “I’d Rather Be Camping” quote! Now that I have shared my favorite camping quotes on cool gear, it’s time for me to quit talking and head for the mountains! Time to go camping!
#102. “How is it that one match can start a forest fire, but it takes a whole box of matches to start a campfire?” – Christy Whitehead
#103. “Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication”
Can you see me nodding my head right now? I think one of the things that attracts me to camping is the simplicity of it all. Leaving the city in the rear-view mirror for a few days of camping is my idea of putting this “Simplicity Is The Ultimate Sophistication” inspirational camping quote into action.
#104. “Become the person you were meant to be, light your inner fire and follow your heart’s desire.” – Leon Brown.
#105. “Social media can deplete the human soul, a walk in nature is a powerful weapon that can restore it.” – Unknown
#106. “Light a campfire and everyone’s a storyteller.” – John Geddes
One of the best things about camping is when this happens: “Light a campfire and everyone’s a storyteller.”
#107. “Camp life can kindle fire that a bad life in the city has doused.” – Unknown
#108. “Go Play Outside”
As a kid I remember playing outside all of the time. Riding bicycles, building forts, catching butterflies … you know … normal kid stuff. Now, as an adult, I need to make time to “Go Play Outside”, and when I do, I am soooooo happy I did! Decals with fun camping quotes make some of the best camping gifts because they are inexpensive, reflect the personality of the camper … and … they are easy to wrap and ship!
#109. “Life Is Best When You’re Camping”
Seriously … “Life Is Best When You’re Camping” … and that is the truth. Period. End … Of … Story!
#110. “Camping. Family. Smores. Fishing. Fun. Hiking.”
Yes times 6! Who knew six little words could make one of the cutest family camping quotes to adorn a wall?!?! “Camping. Family. Smores. Fishing. Fun. Hiking.” Oh, and speaking of smores, if you need some new ideas for the old favorite campfire dessert, check out our Campfire Smores Recipes: 10 Mouth-Watering Smore Variations blog post! And, yes, Tropical Therapy is still my favorite version!
#111. “Keep Calm And Camp On”
To be completely honest with you, I’m sorta tired of the whole ‘Keep calm and —fill in the blank— on’ craze EXCEPT for this one! I don’t know about you but camping really does help me to stay calm! That’s why I love this “Keep Calm And Camp On” camping quote!
#112. “Camp, Hike, Cook, Drink, Eat, Repeat”
If this camping quote is even remotely uttered by my husband, I start packing our gear! You don’t need to ask me twice … the answer is a resounding YES! I am ready to go “Camp, Hike, Cook, Drink, Eat, Repeat” … Anytime!!!
#113. “Another Day In Paradise”
We use this “Another Day In Paradise” camping quote often (when we are camping, of course!) There is just something about being totally unplugged without the need for a clock that makes my relaxation level while camping incomparable to any other activity I have experienced.
#114. “I Love Camping. Life Is Good In The Woods”
We just LOVE living in Arizona because we get to camp all year long! We have an elevation for every season within a few hours of driving from our home in Phoenix … but … our absolute favorite is Camping In National Forests and especially on the Mogollon Rim! That’s why the “I Love Camping. Life Is Good In The Woods” camping quote makes us happy!
#115. “Home Is Where You Park It”
We have a tent and an RV which we have made cozy … just like home! Whenever we are exploring a new destination, we always feel at home because “Home Is Where You Park It” … literally! In fact, when we have out-of-town guests visiting our real home, we use our RV as a temporary backyard guest house and everyone seems to want first dibs on sleeping in the trailer!
#116. “Let’s Go Camping”
It’s short, sweet and to the point so I say we just take the recommendation and “Let’s Go Camping” … Are you with me?
#117. “The glories of a mountain campfire are far greater than may be guessed… One can make a day of any size, and regulate the rising and setting of his own sun and the brightness of its shining.” – John Muir
#118. “Happy Camper”
The “Happy Camper” term is one of the most popular camping quotes that has come to define almost any person on the planet who is NOT camping! LOL That’s okay, we just know we really are happy campers and are not just borrowing the phrase!
#119. “The fire is the main comfort of the camp, whether in summer or winter.” – Henry David Thoreau
#120. “Cold Air. Dark Night. Warm Fire. Bright Stars.”
These 8 simple words capture camping perfectly: “Cold Air. Dark Night. Warm Fire. Bright Stars.”
#121. “Home Is Where The Welcome Mat Is”
Drive, park, camp and put out the welcome mat for new friends and life-long ones. The “Home Is Where The Welcome Mat Is” camping quote is a favorite with weekend RV campers as well as full-timers who don’t let any grass grow under their home on wheels!
#122. “Leave It Better Than You Found It”
The “Leave It Better Than You Found It” outdoor quote is one I wish every camper held as a personal motto.
#123. “There is nothing worse, after days of falling asleep by a babbling brook and waking up to a choir chirping birds, than to go inside a house with insulated walls and an obstructive roof. This torturous invention, a cage, a box, prevents you from seeing or hearing anything of natural importance. Make time to free yourself and find a bit of nature.” – Katherine Keith
#124. “The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go” Letter To Sister Sarah
One of the most famous outdoor quotes from John Muir, “The Mountains Are Calling And I Must Go”, was part of a letter he wrote to his sister Sarah dated September 3rd, 1873 while in Yosemite Valley. Here is the entire letter:
Dear Sister Sarah:
I have just returned from the longest and hardest trip I have ever made in the mountains, having been gone over five weeks. I am weary, but resting fast; sleepy, but sleeping deep and fast; hungry, but eating much. For two weeks I explored the glaciers of the summits east of here, sleeping among the snowy mountains without blankets and with but little to eat on account of its being so inaccessible. After my icy experiences it seems strange to be down here in so warm and flowery a climate.
I will soon be off again, determined to use all the season in prosecuting my researches–will go next to Kings River a hundred miles south, then to Lake Tahoe and adjacent mountains, and in winter work in Oakland with my pen.
The Scotch are slow, but some day I will have the results of my mount mountain studies in a form in which you all will be able to read and judge of them. In the mean time I write occasionally for the Overland Monthly, but neither these magazine articles nor my first book will form any finished part of the scientific contribution that I hope to make. . . . The mountains are calling and I must go, and I will work on while I can, studying incessantly.
My love to you all, David and the children and Mrs. Galloway who though shut out from sunshine yet dwells in Light. I will write again when I return from Kings River Canyon. The leaf sent me from China is for Cecelia.
Farewell, with love everlasting
[John Muir]
Source: Sierra Club
#125. “I just want to live in a world of mountains, coffee, campfires, cabins, and golden trees, and run around with a camera and notebook, learning the inner workings of everything real.” – Victoria Erickson
#126. “Nature has been for me, for as long as I remember, a source of solace, inspiration, adventure, and delight; a home, a teacher, a companion.” – Lorraine Anderson
#127. “And at the end of the day, your feet should be dirty, your hair messy and your eyes sparkling.” – Unknown
#128. “You don’t have to say everything to be a light. Sometimes a fire built on a hill will bring interested people to your campfire.” – Unknown
#129. “The rite of passage of learning to build a fire that will burn all night with one match is not an insignificant one in my husband’s family, and I grew up camping and backpacking. I love to camp.” – Sarah Wayne Callies
#130. “In a cool solitude of trees, where leaves and birds a music spin, mind that was weary is at ease, new rhythms in the soul begin.” – William Kean Seymour
#131. “The ultimate camping trip was the Lewis and Clark expedition.” – Unknown
#132. “Sleep under a blanket of stars, and your heart will forever be kept warm by your love of life.” -Anthony T. Hincks
#133. “I felt my lungs inflate with the onrush of scenery. Air, mountains, tree, people. I thought, ‘This is what it is to be happy.'” – Sylvia Plath
#134. “In nature, nothing is perfect and everything is perfect. Trees can be contorted, bent in weird ways, and they’re still beautiful.” – Alice Walker
#135. “Whatever form it takes, camping is earthy, soul-enriching and character building, and there can be few such satisfying moments as having your tent pitched and the smoke rising from your campfire as the golden sunsets on the horizon – even if it’s just for a fleeting moment before the rain spoils everything.” – Pippa Middleton
#136. “There is no better living space than the one without walls in the great outdoors.” – Unknown
#137. “Without the intense touch of nature, you can never fully freshen yourself! Go for a camping and there both your weary mind and your exhausted body will rise like a morning sun!” – Mehmet Murat ildan
Books With Camping Quotes
Can’t get enough inspirational and funny camping quotes? Check out these books for more!
NOLS Wilderness Wisdom: Quotes for Inspirational Exploration (NOLS Library)
Saunterings: The 500 Best Quotes, Quips & Thoughts on Hiking, Backpacking, Camping, Walking, Wilderness and the Outdoors
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