Camp is a fun place full of activities, games, and spending time outdoors. Riddles can be a great way to challenge your brain and connect with others at camp. Here are 57 riddles about camp along with their answers to entertain, challenge, and bring some extra fun to your camp experience!
Riddles about Camp Activities
1. What gets passed around the campfire, but doesn’t get burned?
A guitar.
2. I’m by the campfire getting toasty on the inside, but don’t put me in the flames or I’ll quickly subside. What am I?
A marshmallow.
3. We’re having lots of fun as we float along, doing tricks and spurting water when we’re doing it wrong. What are we?
Kids on tubes in the lake.
4. I’m not a tent, cabin, or lodge, but campers still rest weary heads upon me. What am I?
A sleeping bag.
5. I’m a game played in the water that’s loads of fun. You try to sit on me, but I’m tricky to stay on. What am I?
An inner tube.
6. Chop me down and I will lay flat. Drag me around and we’ll have fun with that. What am I?
A log for log rolling.
Riddles about Camp People
7. We lead the singalongs and activities all day. At night we hunt whatever’s gotten away. Who are we?
Camp counselors.
8. I’m not one of the campers, but they look to me for my knowledge and advice. I make sure day and night that everything is nice. Who am I?
The camp director.
9. We cook up fun and tasty meals out in the sticks. Campers love our s’mores and campfire treats. Who are we?
The camp cooks.
10. Though I’m not enrolled, I’m happy to be here. I visit my child and make sure they have no fear. Who am I?
A parent visiting camp on parents’ day.
11. I don’t work at the camp, but you’ll probably find me hanging around. I came here as a kid and old memories still abound. Who am I?
A camp alum revisiting camp.
Riddles about Camp Places
12. You can find me down by the lake, the place for a swim. Or up on the courts shooting hoops on a limb. What am I?
The camp’s recreational area.
13. When the sun is high you’ll find me in the shade. My poles and ropes will protect you while you sleep. What am I?
A tent.
14. I’m outside but have walls and a roof overhead. You’ll find campers’ belongings and beds inside instead. What am I?
A cabin.
15. Look high on the hills or deep in the woods, that’s where I stand alone in solitude. What am I?
An outhouse.
16. When it’s time to wash up, I’m the place to be. I’ve got sinks, mirrors, showers, and toilets all for free. What am I?
The camp bathhouse.
17. After playing hard, campers come to me when they’re hungry. I’m filled with tables, food, and staff in a hurry. What am I?
The camp dining hall.
Riddles about Camp Creatures
18. I’m green and tiny, hopping all around. I live on land but my tadpoles are found in the pond. What am I?
A frog.
19. Buzzzz goes my wings as I fly flower to flower. Campers love to watch me and my busy ways. What am I?
A bumblebee.
20. I’ve got eight legs and love to spin my web. If you walk into it, you’ll get stuck instead! What am I?
A spider.
21. I’m striped and furry and have a nice long tail. I’ll raid your cabin if I get a whiff of your food without fail. Who am I?
A raccoon.
22. Ribbit, ribbit! With my long hind legs I hop! I live in the lake but sometimes venture on top. What am I?
A frog.
23. I soar through the sky on widespread wings. Mice and fish are a couple of my favorite things. What am I?
An osprey.
Riddles about Camp Objects
24. I’ll keep you nice and dry in a rainstorm. Over your head is where I perform. What am I?
A raincoat or poncho.
25. On your feet I’ll protect from rocks and sticks. The dirt and mud, I’ll keep out of the mix. What am I?
Hiking boots.
26. Slip me on before going in the lake. I’ll keep your feet safe, for swimming’s sake. What am I?
Water shoes.
27. Hop in and we’ll speed you across the lake. Don’t stand up, or over you’ll take. What are we?
Canoes.
28. Paddle us around and explore the lake with glee. We’re little boats that sit two or three. What are we?
Kayaks.
29. I’m pumped with air and you’ll float with ease, lounging on the water, riding the breeze. What am I?
An inflatable raft.
Riddles about Camp Food
30. I’m sweet and sticky and gooey when hot. You’ll find me between Graham crackers a lot. What am I?
A roasted marshmallow.
31. Cook me over the fire until I’m blackened and crisp. Crack open my shell, then enjoy the sweet meat within. What am I?
A charred hotdog.
32. I’m a pie cooked over a campfire with fruit filling inside. You can eat me easily; no plate or fork is required. What am I?
A pie iron pie.
33. Spread me on a graham cracker treat and I’ll add something gooey and sweet. What am I?
A chocolate bar.
34. I’m a breakfast treat cooked in a cast iron pan. Eggs and sausage and potatoes, yes ma’am! What am I?
Campfire breakfast skillet.
35. You’ll find me on a stick roasted over the fire. I’m puffy, white, and everyone’s desire. What am I?
A roasted marshmallow.
Riddles about Camp Events
36. Play me in the evening out on the lawn. My name’s a bug and spectators cheer us on. What am I?
A game of cricket.
37. Come join the show! We’ll sing, dance, and act galore. When the lights go down get ready to roar. What is it?
The camp talent show.
38. Teams race to build structures that reach for the sky. With limited materials they try, try, and try. What is it?
The spaghetti tower challenge.
39. With paddle in hand we’ll race around the lake. Teamwork and speed are what it will take. What is it?
A canoe race.
40. Around the bonfire we’ll sing camp songs with glee. And roast up some treats for the whole camp to see. What is it?
A campfire singalong.
Riddles about Camp Emotions
41. Even though I’m having lots of fun, I start to miss my family and pets back home. What am I feeling?
Homesickness.
42. My friend said something that hurt my feelings at lunch. Now my stomach feels upset and food doesn’t crunch. What am I feeling?
Hurt.
43. I’m nervous about camping outside for the first time. My tummy’s in knots and I’m having trouble sleeping. What am I feeling?
Anxious.
44. Swimming, archery, hiking all day, I’m having a blast in every way! What am I feeling?
Excited.
45. My teammates and I worked hard together on the challenge. Now we feel so proud of all we managed. What are we feeling?
A sense of accomplishment.
Riddles about Camp Supplies
46. Don’t leave for a hike without packing me first. I’ll quench your thirst when you start to feel parched. What am I?
A water bottle.
47. Slip me on your noggin before heading out to play. I’ll protect you from the sun’s harsh rays. What am I?
A sun hat.
48. Rub me on your skin so you won’t burn bright red. The sun’s UV rays I’ll stop instead. What am I?
Sunscreen.
49. If it starts raining you’ll want to unpack me quick. I’ll keep you cozy and completely dry in a tick. What am I?
A rain poncho or jacket.
50. Don’t forget to bring me when wilderness bound. I’ll help start a fire when campers gather around. What am I?
A box of matches or a lighter.
Riddles about Camp Mishaps
51. Uh oh! I tripped carrying food from the mess hall. Now my clothes are a mess from the spill. What happened?
I took a spill and spilled food on myself.
52. The campfire started dying so I grabbed a log. But now I have a splinter deep in my hand. Ouch, what happened?
I got a splinter trying to stoke the fire.
53. I was having a blast paddling my canoe across the lake. But now I’m stuck on shore after hitting a tree trunk – oops! What happened?
I tipped my canoe when I hit a tree.
54. I swam out deep but got a horrible cramp. Now my teammates are pulling me back to shore like a champ. What happened?
I got a leg cramp while swimming.
55. I brushed up against a plant while on a hike. Now I’m all itchy – poison ivy must be what I slightly grazed. What happened?
I got into some poison ivy while hiking.
Conclusion
Camp is full of fun and adventure! But watch out for those mishaps like food spills, splinters, tipped canoes, leg cramps and poison ivy. Luckily the rewards are worth it, like campfire treats, talent shows, recreational activities and enjoying the outdoors. With these 57 riddles about camp, you can challenge your brain, make friends laugh and enjoy some camaraderie. Camp is even better when you can share funny riddles and answers together.
