Got camping on your mind as Valentine’s Day approaches?
These camping gifts and trip tips will help you make the most out of the holiday.
If you have a camp-loving mate, both of you will love our 10 romantic camping trip tip ideas and holiday gift guide: Valentine’s Day Gift Ideas For Your Camping Sweetheart!
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10 Romantic Camping Ideas For Couples
You’ve probably heard the saying … the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach!
The good news … that is not the ONLY way to enjoy a romantic camping trip together.
Here are a few camping Valentine trip ideas to add to your romantic camping trip checklist to turn a rugged camping trip in to a sweetheart-worthy camping romantic getaway!
- Choose your destination wisely … think of the most romantic camping in USA quiet campgrounds nestled in pretty scenery … and go there! Take your loved one to a beautiful National Park and avoid the crowds, a remote spot Camping In National Forests or a tranquil state park campsite. Romantic campgrounds are not found … they are created by you and the experiences you have with your significant other. My husband always says … it’s not where you are … it’s who you’re with.
- Snuggle by a romantic campfire and add a little extra fun with flame colorant to create a different feel from ordinary campfires.
- Play gentle music to set a peaceful, loving atmosphere and use a waterproof bluetooth speaker to get great sound out of a lightweight, portable piece of gear that is designed to be used outdoors.
- Plan romantic camping meals for two that are special but easy and include flavors you both enjoy. Get inspired with our Camping Meals For Two.
- Dim the lights by using the glimmer from the campfire, moon and stars to light your adventure. If the natural light is too dim, add some candles and soft solar, waterproof fairy glamping lights that are easy to hang, don’t require electricity and that radiate a romantic glow.
- Turn off your phones and remove outside disturbances. It is so romantic knowing there is nothing more important than the two of you on the planet!
- Enjoy romantic couple camping activities like hiking to a scenic spot with a picnic backpack for a romantic picnic in a quiet location, surrounded by chirping birds, fresh air and phenomenal views.
- Make a memorable toast and use outdoor-friendly silicone glasses filled with your favorite “special occasion” beverage.
- Glamp up your sleeping with soft and romantic “glamping for two” bedding … or … a couples sleeping bag if you are valentines day tent camping and don’t want to carry too much bulk.
- Add a little surprise camping trip Valentine gift exchange … check out some fun camping themed gift ideas for your darling below.
Easy And Delicious Romantic Camping Meals
Make cooking part of the fun by prepping as much ahead as possible.
Some of our favorite recipes for this special sweetheart holiday include:
Breakfast: Muffin Tin Eggs On The Campfire because you can make them with any ingredients you choose while you get warmed by a morning campfire.
Lunch: Grilled Flatbread With Prosciutto, Charred Tomatoes, Fresh Mozzarella And Basil this is a really simple and fresh recipe that is perfect for your midday meal.
Appetizer: Stuffed Baby Bells Dutch Oven Campfire Appetizer these little gems are cute, tasty and fun to eat with a nice glass of wine.
Dinner: Campfire Dutch Oven Thai Basil Shrimp the flavor of this sauce is AMAZING and a nice addition to the shrimp that is served over rice.
Dessert: Chocolate Lava Dutch Oven Cakes this dessert is something you might get in a fancy restaurant and it’s the perfect ending to your romantic camping dinner ideas!
Finding Romantic Campsites
When choosing your camp location, consider spots that …
- are private and tucked away from nearby campers,
- have pretty views (especially of sunrises and sunsets),
- tend to be quiet with only the sounds of nature in the immediate area, and
- are away from artificial lights.
- Dispersed campsites in National Forests usually have light traffic over the Valentine’s holiday so think about enjoying a remote spot and go camping in National Forests.
If you’d rather stay in a less-rugged environment, look for romantic campgrounds with stunning scenery that offer activities for the holiday … like adult-only campsite areas and Valentine’s Day dinners and dances.
Valentine Camper Decor
One way to make your campsite feel festive for the holiday is by decorating in a red-colored theme … camping string lights are an easy way to do that!
You can use holiday-specific heart-shaped string lights or you can use a basic fairy-style string light that is red in color … then … you can use it for Christmas and all of the red, white & blue patriotic holidays too.
Valentine’s Day Heart Shaped Battery Operated LED String Lights
Multi-Holiday Red LED Battery Operated Fairy String Lights
25 Romantic Camping Gifts
We have gift ideas for “his”, “hers” and “theirs”!
From yummy s’mores to high-tech gadgets and heart-warming decor, you will be sure to find the perfect gifts to exchange with your camping Valentine on your romantic getaway!
Camping Hammock With Valentine Poem
Valentine’s Day gifts for the outdoors person in your life can be fun, heart-felt and awesome camping gear!
Give a special hammock, a sweet poem and add a personal message!
We’ve got the FREE printable Valentine below.
Camping For Foodies Hammock with Attached Carrying and Accessory Bag for Easy Access to Drinks, Magazines, Phones etc. Displaying Fun, I’m Unplugging, Message.
Yield: 1 Valentine To Attach To Hammock
How To Make Romantic Camping Gifts Valentine For Hammock Gift
Unique RV And Camping Gifts: Instructions On How To Make Romantic Camping Gifts Valentine For Hammock Gift
5 minutes
5 minutes
Easy
Materials
- Paper
Tools
- Color printer
- Scissors
- Pen
Instructions
- Print these instructions.
- Cut Valentine from instructions, cutting along outside edge of graphic.
- Sign your name at the bottom of the Valentine.
- Add personal message (if desired).
- Attach to hammock, available for purchase here.
- Give as romantic camping gifts to your sweetheart on Valentine’s Day!
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I'm Unplugging Hammock
Sleeping Bag For Two
It might be a little difficult to make the outside feel like a romantic tent … but inside can get nice and cozy … especially if you use a 2 Person Waterproof Double Queen Size Sleeping Bag on your trip!
It is the perfect way to stay warm and snuggled up with your honey!
2 Person Waterproof Double Queen Size Sleeping Bag
Heart Shaped Campfire Pie Iron
I don’t think there are better Valentine’s Day gifts for your camping sweetheart … these Heart Shaped Pie Irons truly combine camping and Valentine’s Day perfectly!
It’s like hearts + camping + campfires + eating all wrapped up in one awesome little camping valentines gifts package!
Rome Industries Inc 1540 Pie Iron – LoveRome Industries Inc 1540 Pie Iron – Love
Happy Camper Heart Keychains
Key rings are fun little gifts and these are especially cute for Valentine’s Day with the little hearts.
It is a fun way to lock your house before leaving on your romantic camping getaways!
Happy Camper RV Keychain, 2 Pcs
Loveseat Camp Chair
Is cozying-up to the campfire with your sweetheart one of your favorite Valentine’s Day camping ideas?
This Loveseat Camp Chair will allow you to do it in total comfort … it is quilted and sturdy!
It makes a great Valentine’s Day gift that you and your honey can use throughout the entire camping season!
Kelty Low-Love Seat Camping Chair
Valentine S’mores Gift Idea
Would you be surprised to know this s’mores valentine idea is one of my favorite romantic camping ideas?
Don’t answer that! LOL
Roasting marshmallows and eating s’mores is a fun way to share a little sweetness with your camping honeybunch!
This combination of gifts is awesome: Valentine’s Day Chocolate Bars, So Much S’more To Do cookbook with over 50 variations of the classic, and a set of Telescoping Marshmallow Roasting Sticks!
These combination “themed gifts” look really cute in a gift basket with a big bow too!
8ct Valentine’s Day Candy Hershey’s Chocolate Bars Gift Box (8 Pack) – Full Size Candy BarsExtendable Rotating Marshmallow Telescoping Roasting SticksSo Much S’more to Do: Over 50 Variations of the Campfire Classic (Fun & Simple Cookbooks)
Because my favorite Valentines camping ideas include fire and food, I have to share with you that my Tropical Therapy s’more variation really is better than therapy … and it is my #1 go to!
My husband is not a patient marshmallow roaster but he sure loves bacon!
Hence, our Crazy For Bacon s’more culinary creation!
See all of my family’s Campfire Smores Recipes: 10 Mouth-Watering Smore Variations and try them all or use them for inspiration to make your own!
Handmade Wood Love Valentine’s Day Card
It is not often you can say a card is a cool gift but this one comes in a unique box and is really special.
You can even insert your favorite camping photo of the two of you inside!
Then just write your personalized message in the camping valentines card and tie the bow!
This is one of those truly unique gift Valentine camping ideas that makes a “greeting card” worth saving!
Handmade Wood CardUnique Gift Card BoxWrite Your MessageTie The Bow
Two Person Inflatable Kayak Set
If your camping sweetheart loves fast-paced, water-based active camping trips … say “hello” to the 2-Person INFLATABLE Kayak Set!
Its low-profile makes it perfect for lakes and mild rivers.
The set includes aluminum oars and a high output air pump!
We love inflatable gear that reduces space requirements for storage and transportation.
Intex Explorer K2 Kayak, 2-Person Inflatable Kayak Set with Aluminum Oars and High Output Air Pump
Let’s Sleep Under The Stars Camping Journal
Sleeping under the stars is a great way to add a little romance to a normal camping routine.
Your valentine will love capturing memories with this journal.
It has 120+ pages and it includes writing prompts too!
Camping Journal: Let’s Sleep Under the Stars
Journaling is so thoughtful, heartfelt and one of those romantic things to do while camping.
It is also a way to remember the special moments you shared on your Valentine Day camping trip.
If you need a few more romantic glamping ideas, just add a few pretty touches around your campsite.
Check out our Cute Glamping Accessories And DIY Glam Camping Ideas And Tips post for some inspiration.
Mr. And Mrs. Ceramic Coffee Mug Set
Every camping couple I know loves a good cup of camp coffee in the morning … not to mention that watching the sunrise is one of the most romantic camping activities and this mug set is adorable!
Each mug holds 15 ounces of your sweetie’s favorite beverage and they are dishwasher and microwave safe too!
Mr and Mrs Couples Camping Ceramic Coffee Mug Set
Our rich and creamy Campfire Hot Cocoa not only makes yummy beverages … it makes awesome gifts too!
Both are great camping ideas for couples who want to watch a beautiful sunrise with a warm beverage but don’t like coffee!
Home Is Where We Park It Wooden Sign
Don’t you just love traveling with your sweetheart and making your home where you are camping for the moment?
This happy valentines day camper decoration is adorable with cute graphics and colors on wooden planks!
The sentiment in this sign is perfect for RVing couples!
Home is Where We Park It Wooden Plank Sign
The Movie: The Long, Long Trailer
We recently discovered The Long, Long Trailer and it’s at the top of our favorite movies list!
I would expect every couple who camps in an RV will totally relate to every single scene in this movie!
It stars Lucille Ball and Desi Arnaz as a newly married couple buying an RV for the first time … AND … celebrating their honeymoon on the road!
What could possible go wrong with new RV owners traveling in an overweight, super-long trailer on tightly curving mountain roads???
This movie makes a great Valentine gift for camping sweethearts who love a good, clean, really funny, old-fashioned flick!
The Long, Long Trailer
Portable DVD Player
If you have a DVD player in your RV … great!
If not, you may want one of these Sylvania Portable Players which have swivel screens and come in 9-Inch, 13.3-Inch sizes. and 15.6-Inch sizes.
You can watch movies, listen to music and view pictures from various types of media sources.
With built-in rechargeable batteries, these lightweight and easily transported players make great Valentine’s Day gifts for movie-loving valentines day campers!
Sylvania 15.6-Inch Swivel Screen Portable DVD Player with USB & SD Card Slot & Rechargeable Battery
Picnic Backpack Cooler With Wine Bag
How about a romantic picnic with your camping honey!
This Picnic Backpack has a cooler compartment for food, an insulated detachable bottle/wine cooler, picnic supplies for 4 people (including cutlery) and a fleece blanket with waterproof backing!
It’s the perfect gift for Valentine’s Day if you and your honey like to do a little light hiking to find unique settings for enjoying a leisurely picnic.
apollo walker Picnic Backpack Bag for 4 Person with Cooler Compartment,Wine Bag, Picnic Blanket
Camping Cocktail Shaker Gift Set
We enjoy a happy hour before we begin preparing our romantic camping meals.
Sometimes we open a nice bottle of wine, other times we shake a slightly sweet martini.
You can get some inspiration in our Camping Cocktail Drink Recipes post.
Want to know how to make camping romantic?
Give this Brushed Stainless Steel 5-Piece Camping Martini Cocktail Shaker Gift Set to your sweetie, then shake a couple of refreshing cocktails and sip them while watching the sun set over the horizon … ahhhh, cheers!
Brushed Stainless Steel 5-Piece Martini and Cocktail Shaker Gift Set in Decorative Box
Mr. and Mrs. Can Coolers Set
Keeping beverages cold in the outdoors can be a challenge when camping in warm weather.
Koozies are great for cold drinks in cans and small bottles.
We’re thinking your camping sweetheart will love receiving this set with the little red hearts used for punctuation!
Mr. & Mrs. Can Coolers
His And Hers Backpacks
Backpacks are awesome Valentine’s day gifts for outdoor guys and gals who love to experience nature by foot when on camping trips.
And, “his and hers” packs are a great way to say Happy Valentine’s Day!
The type and duration of the hike will determine the type of backpacks each person should wear.
The WASING 55L Internal Frame Backpack is water-resistant and has an adjustable contoured aluminum frame bar to fit the shape of your back; its molded foam back panel has airflow channels for ventilation keeping your back cool and dry.
The TETON 2 Liter Hydration Backpack includes a BPA free 70 ounce (2-Liter) puncture resistant hydration bladder.
WASING 55L Internal Frame Backpack Hiking Backpacking Packs for Outdoor Travel Climbing Camping Mountaineering with Rain Cover – YellowTETON Sports Oasis 1100 Hydration Pack; Free 2-Liter Hydration Bladder; For Backpacking, Hiking, Running, Cycling, and Climbing; Orange, 18.5-Inch x 10-Inch x 7-Inch (1001O)
His And Hers Fitbits
Health conscious camping couples love tracking their activity progress with Fitbit wristbands.
They tracks workouts, heart rate, distance, calories burned, floors climbed, active minutes, steps and it monitors your sleep!
These cool gadgets can sync stats wirelessly with your computer and over 150 models of leading smartphones.
If your phone is nearby, you get call, text and calendar notifications too!
Fitbit Versa 2 Health and Fitness Smartwatch with Heart Rate, Music, Alexa Built-In, Sleep and Swim Tracking, Black/Carbon, One Size (S and L Bands Included)Fitbit Charge 4 Fitness and Activity Tracker with Built-in GPS, Heart Rate, Sleep & Swim Tracking, Rosewood/Rosewood, One Size (S &L Bands Included)
Rand McNally EasyFinder Road Atlas
Tired of camping in the same location?
Do a little trip planning with your camping sweetheart and hit the road!
This atlas is a great tool for finding new destinations as well as route planning that might be a little off the beaten path.
You can find some amazing romantic camping spots if you are willing to travel down a few dirt roads that other people are unwilling to take … that is especially true for romantic tent getaways that are beyond the limits for typical romantic RV valentines getaways!
Rand McNally 2021 EasyFinder® Midsize Road Atlas (Rand McNally Road Atlas)
Motorola’s 23-Mile Range 22-Channel Two-Way Radio Set
Romantic glamping for couples starts with two-way radios!
Did I ever tell you about the radios that saved our marriage?
I used to yell, “HEY HONEY, STOP … YOU’RE GONNA HIT THE TREE!”
Now, I quietly let him know in a softer, gentler tone … that he is backing up into the campsite and ready to let the pine tree take off the truck’s back bumper.
The result: Save the truck, the tree and the marriage!
This set has a range of 23 MILES! Interference is no problem with 22 channels each and 121 privacy codes.
They also have 11 weather channels (7 NOAA) with alert features!
Motorola Talkabout Radio MH230R
Is your camping sweetheart one of those “direction-challenged” type of RV drivers?
If your answer is “yes” then YOU will be really happy to give this gift to your sugar pie! LOL
The Navigator provides RV-specific services, repair shops, truck stops and a nationwide list of repair and tow facilities.
It gives you specialized routing based on customizable info like your RV’s height, weight, width and length!
It is a little pricey but a totally cool gift that you will both enjoy for a lifetime!
Garmin RV 760LMT Portable GPS Navigator
Amazing Places National Parks Playing Cards
If cold, rainy or snowy weather turns your Valentine’s Day camping trip in to a romantic indoor camping experience … don’t despair!
Bring the outdoors in as much as you can and surround yourself with camping-themed games and activities.
Do you and your camping sweetheart like playing a good game of cards?
These cards make a great gift!
They feature awesome photography of National Parks and cool facts about the Parks on each card.
BIRDCAGE Amazing Places National Parks Game
Waterproof LED Solar String Lights
These lights are a fun way to add soft light to a romantic getaway!
Once the sun goes down, soft lighting is one of the easiest and most important ways to make Valentine camping experiences extra special.
It is a good idea to have a super-bright LED light nearby in case of emergencies but you’ll want to leave it turned off for your romantic camping breaks!
Solar String LED Lights
Portable Bluetooth Speaker
Don’t forget the romantic music on your Valentines Day camping adventure!
This speaker is the perfect solution to add great sound without carrying a bunch of bulky, heavy electronic equipment on your romantic camping trip!
This thing produces sensational sound and weighs just over 9 ounces and measures 5.25 x 2.6 x 2.8 inches!
OontZ Angle 3 (3rd Gen) – Bluetooth Portable Speaker, Louder Volume, Crystal Clear Stereo Sound, Rich Bass, 100 Ft Wireless Range, Microphone, IPX5, Bluetooth Speakers by Cambridge Sound Works, Black
Mystical Fire Flame Colorant
Romantic campfires are awesome on their own but adding a little flame colorant takes an ordinary campfire over-the-top … just what you need for Valentines camping!
Mystical Fire Flame Colorant Vibrant Long-Lasting Pulsating Flame Color Changer for Indoor or Outdoor Use 0.882 oz Packets 25- Count Box
Use Fun Camping Wrapping Paper And Creative Gift Wrap Ideas For Your Valentine’s Day Gifts
Unique Recipe Ideas For Camping Meals
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