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The Ultimate Fall Bucket List – 35 Fun Things to Do While Camping this Fall 

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The leaves are changing colors, the weather is getting cooler, and just about every fall lover in town is sipping a warm pumpkin spice latte. Fall is officially here! 

Whether you are a fan of fall or not, I think we can all agree that the absolute best time to camp is in the fall months. I mean, how can you resist a warm campfire on a crisp fall night?? 

For all the fall campers out there looking for a fun challenge to complete the season, here is the ultimate fall bucket list that every camper will love and enjoy. With places to go, food to try, and adventures to be had – here is the bucket list that will give you a fall to remember.  

  1. Host a Fall Campfire 
  1. Play in a Flag Football Game 
  1. Roast Marshmallows 

Photo: Whalers Rest / South Beach, OR 

  1. Make Hot Chocolate 
  1. Take a Fall Family Photo (campgrounds make the perfect background for these!) 
  1. Go on a Morning Hike 
  1. Jump in a Pile of Leaves 
  1. Take Pictures with the Changing Leaves (be sure to tag your favorite campground!) 
  1. Build a Campfire 
  1. Plan a Camping Trip with Friends 
  1. Go on a Hayride (O’Connell’s RV Campground is THE place for this!) 
  1. Build a Scarecrow 
  1. Eat a Caramel Apple 
  1. Watch Football 
  1. Have an Outdoor Movie Night (Yukon Trails Campground hosts FREE outdoor movie nights!) 
  1. Visit a Corn Maze 
  1. Go Apple Picking 
  1. Attend a Fall Festival (Bethpage Camp Resort has a Harbor Harvest Festival coming up this October!) 
  1. Have a Sleepover in a Tent 
  1. Go to a Farmer’s Market (Chestnut Lake Campground is less than half a mile away from the Honey & Sweets Farmer’s Market!) 
  1. Visit a Pumpkin Patch 
  1. Make Warm Apple Cider 
  1. Plan a Glamping Trip (Petite Retreats is the best place to find great places to glamp!) 

Photo: Natchez Trace Tiny House Village / Hohenwald, TN 

  1. Have a Pumpkin Carving Competition 
  1. Dress Up for Halloween 
  1. Visit a Haunted House (O’Connell’s RV Campground has a Haunted House open this fall!) 
  1. Bake a Pumpkin Pie 
  1. Read a New Book 
  1. Drink a Pumpkin Spice Latte (Starbucks never disappoints, or you can make your own!) 
  1. Burn a Fall Scented Candle  
  1. Make Chili (or make one of these amazing campfire recipes instead!) 
  1. Host a Family Game Night 
  1. Bring Your Pet to a Campground (Lake Conroe RV Campground has pet friendly cabins and a dog park with agility course!) 

Photo: Mt. Hood Village Campground / Welches, OR 

  1. Decorate Your Space for Fall 
  1. Create Your Very Own Fall Bucket List!  

Let us know how many things you can check off this ultimate fall bucket list this year! 

Hannah

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When Hannah isn't sipping on vanilla lattes or browsing local farmers markets, she's busy scouting the most 'Instagrammable' campgrounds for her ever-growing bucket list. She’s a true travel enthusiast, always soaking up the charm of small towns and uncovering hidden gems. Whether she’s glamping in a pink tiny house on the Florida Keys or pitching a tent in the Pacific Northwest, Hannah is always on the lookout for her next big adventure!

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