Introducing the First Campspot Outdoor Almanac

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An outdoor enthusiast’s guide to key information, dates, and insights about all of their favorite outdoor activities—camping included.

While we can’t ask your boss for time off, shop for s’mores ingredients, or pick your kids up from soccer camp, what we CAN do is provide you with the latest and greatest information you need to disconnect and inspire a life well-lived in the outdoors. Whether you’re an avid angler, an aviphile (if you know, you know), or a camper looking for a new corner of the world to explore, consider this your go-to adventure planning resource.

But you don’t have to take our word for it—explore the Campspot Outdoor Almanac for yourself.

Camping by the Numbers

In this first issue of the Campspot Outdoor Almanac we leveraged Campspot platform data and surveyed campers to provide you with the latest trends.

96%of campers say camping improves their mental health
3 daysmedian length of a camping stay on Campspot
33%of campers have a goal of becoming a full-time camper

#1 Most Saved Campground on Campspot:

Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™: Golden Valley, Bostic, NC

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Reasons Campers Camp:

Relaxation
91%
Family vacation time
73%
Visiting national or state parks
54%
Fishing
51%
Campground setting and attractions
45%
Proximity to hiking or climbing
43%
A safe excursion during the pandemic
26%
I camp during long road trips
22%
Hunting
14%
Proximity to sporting
12%
Other
3%
Work
2%

Time Allocation for Activities:

30% 23% 16% 12% 12% 7%
Relaxation
Exploring surrounding nature, nearby attractions, etc.
Enjoying campground amenities
Playing with/watching my children or relatives’ children
Hunting or fishing
Strenuous physical activity

Top Activities For Campers:

Participate In
Interested In Trying
Hiking
68%
9%
Cooking
66%
7%
Fishing
66%
7%
Stargazing
51%
11%
Boating
44%
18%
Gardening
43%
8%
Outdoor photography
38%
15%
Canoeing
35%
21%
Bird watching
34%
11%
Kayaking
33%
20%
Cycling
24%
12%
Hunting
20%
10%
Running/trail running
20%
8%
Foraging
15%
11%
Zip lining
14%
28%
Paddleboarding
13%
21%
Rock climbing
13%
17%
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burnt marshmallow
burnt marshmallow

Types of Food Consumed at the Campsite:

Burger on the Grill
Burger on the grill
90%
Hot dog
73%
S’more
54%
Granola bar
51%
Pancakes
45%
Trail mix
43%
Fresh fish
26%
Foil packet dinner
22%
Jiffy pop
14%
Camper pie
12%
Other
3%

Campers’ Preferred Marshmallow Style:

burnt marshmallow
28%

prefer burnt marshmallows at their campfires

medium cooked marshmallow
59%

opt for medium cooked marshmallows

lightly toasted marshmallow
13%

favor a golden brown, lightly toasted marshmallow

uncooked marshmallow
1%

pick uncooked marshmallows straight out of the bag

In This Edition

Summer/Fall 2022

The Farmer’s Almanac of camping, download your copy to learn from outdoors experts and plan epic adventures this summer and fall.

The Latest Camping Trends

The Latest Camping Trends

The Latest Camping Trends

Featuring

  • Expert Chris Horton, workplace services lead at Campspot
  • Destination Spotlight: Angel Fire, New Mexico
  • Key Dates and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

Fishing

Fishing

Fishing

Featuring

  • Expert Nate Roman, partnerships manager at Fishbrain
  • Species Spotlight: Largemouth Bass
  • Destination Spotlight: North Woodstock, New Hampshire
  • Key Dates, Events, and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

Recreation

Recreation

Recreation

Featuring

  • Expert Amber Pitcher, dog mom, avid hiker, and photographer
  • Destination Spotlight: Warrensburg, New York
  • Key Dates, Events, and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

Mother Nature

Mother Nature

Mother Nature

Featuring

  • Expert Allegra Waterman-Snow, field biologist and birding enthusiast
  • Destination Spotlight: Bar Harbor, Maine
  • Key Dates, Events, and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

National Parks

National Parks

National Parks

Featuring

  • Expert Tyler Dunning, author and Facebook group owner of Exploring the National Parks
  • Entrance Fee-Free Days
  • Leave No Trace Tips
  • Destination Spotlight: New River Gorge National Park and Preserve
  • Key Dates, Events, and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

Outdoor Photography

Outdoor Photography

Outdoor Photography

Featuring

  • Expert Tyler Stender, photographer and outdoor enthusiast
  • Destination Spotlight: Gardiner, Montana
  • Key Dates, Events, and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

Stargazing

Stargazing

Stargazing

Featuring

  • Expert Matthias Schmitt, professional astronomer
  • Destination Spotlight: Kanab, Utah
  • Key Celestial Dates and Data
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

Seasonal Recipes Seasonal Recipes

Seasonal Recipes

Seasonal Recipes

Featuring

  • Expert Carlin Frimmel, outdoor food blogger and registered dietitian
  • Food Festival Round Up
  • What’s In Season
  • Summer and Fall Recipes
  • Destination Spotlight: Hotchkiss, Colorado
  • What’s Hot on Pinterest

Download the Outdoor Almanac for the latest camping trends and a free print copy of our winter/spring issue!

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Read the Full Almanac For More

Get the inside scoop on all things outside! In this 47 page Almanac, we’ve got trends, key dates, and tips galore. From how to chose your next National Park adventure, to the easiest ways to start stargazing with your kids, download the Almanac now for a trusty companion to your summer and fall explorations.

Outdoor Almanac Summer/Fall 2022 Download the Outdoor Almanac
Outdoor Almanac Summer/Fall 2022

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From boat day essentials to night camping photography to easy camping food ideas, download the Campspot Outdoor Almanac to read up on the latest trends on Pinterest. And don’t forget to visit the Campspot Outdoor Almanac Pinterest board to gather inspiration for destinations, campgrounds, and gear.

Michael Scheinman, CEO, Campspot
Our lives are made better by the time we spend in the great outdoors. It’s with that knowledge that I’m excited to introduce you to the first Campspot Outdoor Almanac, brought to you by Campspot + Pinterest. Inside you’ll find key information, dates, events, and trends on everything from fishing to national parks, to seasonal recipes. I hope it helps inspire more time outside for you and yours this summer and fall.
Michael Scheinman CEO, Campspot
180,000+total campsites on Campspot in 2021
707campgrounds new to Campspot in 2021
723,468total Campspot campers in 2021

Your Partners in All Things Outdoors

The outdoors is better explored together. We’re grateful for our contributing partners and all they do to help campers let the good times roll.

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Fishbrain

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