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Campground wedding ideas showcasing natural decor, outdoor activities, and rustic charm.

30 Cool Campground Wedding Ideas

Campground weddings are a great option for brides who want a unique and memorable wedding celebration. If you love the great outdoors, and you want to incorporate aspects of outdoor activities into your wedding day, a camping theme is a great option!

Reasons to Have a Campground Wedding

Happy couple standing in a wooded area holding hands, surrounded by a serene outdoor landscape.

If you are interested in having a camping themed wedding, chances are that you and your partner love to spend time outdoors. Camping is a fun activity that lots of people enjoy, but you must ask yourself is a campground wedding is the right choice for you.

A camping trip can easily be ruined by bad weather, and so can your campground wedding. Make sure you are okay with the unpredictability of Mother Nature before you settle on having a camping themed wedding.

Another thing to consider is that it may be difficult to provide the proper amenities to your guests depending on which campground venue you choose. Camping is typically an experience that is not exactly considered luxurious, so you have to ask yourself if you are okay with roughing it on your wedding day.

Bathrooms and catering supplies may be hard to find, so before you choose your venue, make sure they have adequate facilities for a wedding. 

If you are okay with the spontaneous and unpredictable nature of a campground wedding and you want to be one with nature on your special day, then these amazing ideas are for you!

Here are some of our favorite outdoor wedding ideas for your camporee themed bash. Your wedding guests will love the array of outdoors inspired activities and campground wedding decor! 

1. Natural Wedding Arch

A beautiful wedding arch made of greenery and branches set against a forest backdrop, perfect for an outdoor ceremony.

Every couple wants a romantic and intimate wedding ceremony. Exchange vows under a nature inspired wedding arch made from greenery and branches.

2. Trailer

A vintage air-conditioned trailer parked near a wedding venue, ready for the bridal party to get ready.

If you are having a summertime wedding, you may want to rent some air conditioned trailers for the bride and her wedding party to get ready prior to the event. 

3. Campsite Maps

Custom campsite wedding map with marked locations for fun activities and key areas at the venue.

Set your amazing weekend wedding off to a great start by handing out campsite maps to your guests to show them where the abundance of fun activities are located. 

4. Music Festival Inspired

An outdoor wedding setup with a music festival theme, featuring string lights, a stage, and boho decor.

For a truly special event and a modern twist on the traditional campground wedding, go for a music festival theme! 

5. Picnic Tables

picnic table at wedding reception

Make sure you place lots of extra tables, such as these cute picnic tables, throughout your venue so guests have different places to sit. 

6. Rustic Banners

Rustic wedding banners hanging between trees, adding a festive and whimsical touch to the outdoor setting.

Decorate your campground wedding venue with these gorgeous rustic wedding banners. String them above trees or tents for a rustic and pretty touch.

7. Campfire Singalongs

A cozy campfire in the woods with guests gathered around, singing and enjoying the evening.

Make sure you light up a campfire after dinner and sing some song by the fire in true campground fashion. 

8. Lake Swimming Activities

Guests swimming and enjoying a peaceful lake on a sunny day at a campground wedding.

If your venue allows it, swimming is a great activity to offer your guests during the hot summer months. Having an abundance of activities at your wedding will make guests want to stay the weekend! 

9. Ample Bathroom Facilities

A portable restroom facility set up at a campground venue to accommodate wedding guests.

Many camping sites do not have luxurious accommodations for its guests. If you want your wedding guests to feel comfortable, make sure you rent extra bathroom facilities. 

10. Biking Trails

Vintage bicycles with flower baskets parked near a scenic biking trail at an outdoor wedding venue.

If you and your partner love outdoor activities, plan various adventure wedding excursions with your guests like biking.

11. Campground Atmosphere For Events

A large event tent surrounded by trees at a campground wedding venue, perfect for dining and dancing.

Make sure you find the perfect venue before planning your camping themed wedding. Whether it’s your favorite campground or another affordable wedding venue, look for locations that have hosted weddings before. 

12. Wedding Barn Venue

A rustic barn wedding venue with wooden accents and a cozy interior, ideal for a nature-themed celebration.

If you like the idea of a camping themed wedding but you aren’t the type to rough it outdoors, opt for a barn venue and incorporate camping themed decor. 

13. Panoramic Views

A stunning panoramic view of a lake and forest landscape, creating a breathtaking wedding backdrop.

Venues like national forests have absolutely amazing views that are the perfect backdrop for a wedding.

14. Camping Wedding Invitations

Rustic wedding invitations featuring a camping-themed design with natural colors and illustrated details.

Make sure your stationery suite indicates that you are having a campground themed wedding. 

15. Lanterns

Rustic lanterns hanging from tree branches, creating a warm and enchanting glow at the venue.

Add a little magic to the rustic atmosphere of your venue by decorating with lanterns. 

16. Lawn Games

Wedding guests playing cornhole on the lawn with custom game boards, adding a playful touch to the celebration.

Make sure you offer an array of lawn games for guests to play, such as cornhole, so your younger guests can occupy themselves while older guests mingle. 

17. Great Outdoors Themed Wedding Cake

A wedding cake decorated with outdoor-themed elements, such as edible trees, mountains, and floral accents.

Your beautiful wedding cake doesn’t have to be plain and white, decorate your cake to match the great outdoors! 

18. Outdoor Bar

An outdoor bar station stocked with drinks, ice, and rustic decor, perfect for serving guests at a campground wedding.

Make sure your guests have access to an open bar outside by using lots of ice to serve cold beers and other bottled beverages. 

19. Teepees

Decorative teepees set up at the wedding venue, adding a unique boho-chic vibe to the outdoor space.

If your venue has plenty of space outside, place teepees out in your venue for a unique atmosphere

20. Rustic Cabins

Charming rustic cabins with porch seating, offering a cozy and comfortable glamping experience for wedding guests.

Some campgrounds offer “glamping” options- which is glamorous camping, that offer air conditioning or other amenities. 

21. Hiking Trails

A scenic hiking trail surrounded by greenery, inviting adventurous guests to explore during the wedding weekend.

Usually camp weddings are an action-packed weekend of different outdoor activities. If you and your partner love to hike, incorporate a hiking trip into your weekend.

22. Lots of Smores

A rustic s'mores station with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers ready for roasting over the fire.

There’s no such thing as camping without s’mores. 

23. Outdoor Dance Floor

An open-air dance floor surrounded by twinkling lights and trees, creating a magical setting for an evening celebration.

Instead of an indoor ballroom venue, create a dance floor in the middle of nature!

24. Kitchen Facilities

Outdoor kitchen setup with steaming pots and catering supplies, ensuring a well-prepared meal for all wedding guests.

Make sure your venue has the proper kitchen facilities so that your guests have access to clean water and your caterers are able to adequately feed all of your guests.

25. BYOT (Bring Your Own Tent)

A campsite area with colorful tents pitched near a wooded area for wedding guests staying overnight.

If you want your guests to stay overnight, indicate on your invitations that your guests should BYOT (bring your own tent). 

26. Campground Signs

Wooden signs with hand-painted lettering pointing to different areas at the campground wedding venue.

Have homemade signs created to point guests to various camp-inspired activities at your venue!

27. String Lights

String lights draped above the wedding reception area, creating a romantic and glowing atmosphere after sunset.

Decorate your tents and venue spaces with string lights so guests can see each other once the sun goes down. 

28. Canoe Bar

A creative canoe bar filled with ice, bottles of beer, and refreshing drinks for wedding guests.

A great idea is to turn an old canoe into a bar and serve drinks out of it. 

29. Wood Accents

A wooden plate holding slices of wedding cake, adding a rustic, natural touch to the dessert table.

Use wooden charger plates or tiered wooden accents to your dessert table for a nature inspired look. 

30. Sparklers

Wedding guests holding sparklers as the couple makes their romantic exit at the end of the night.

A great idea is to give out sparklers at the end of the night so you and your spouse can enjoy a romantic getaway. 

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Caroline Kinsley

Caroline Kinsley is a recent graduate from the University of Delaware. With a degree in media communications, Caroline’s passions are marketing and journalism. Caroline has always loved the wedding planning process, being the daughter of an event planner. In addition to contributions to Yeah Weddings, Caroline Kinsley has published articles in Delaware Today Magazine, Her Campus, and YOUR Magazine.

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