Camping Statistics

Data on camping and the outdoors, compiled from public sources such as the National Park Service, NOAA and federal recreation surveys: participation, park visitation, wildfire causes, wildlife encounters, lightning and carbon monoxide incidents. Every figure links to its source.

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Camping Statistics (2026): 40+ Data Points on Camping Participation, Camping Spending, and Public Land Camping Statistics

Camping Statistics (2026): 40+ Data Points on Camping Participation, Camping Spending, and Public Land Camping

Over 52 million North American households camped in 2025, with spending, demographics, formats, and public lands covered…

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