What to Do Camping in the Rain?

Rain can put a damper on your camping trip. But it doesn’t mean you can’t still have fun! Let me tell you what to do camping in the rain.

So the next time it rains on your camping trip. You will know what to do camping in the rain. What to do camping in the rain: Sit under the canopy, watch video’s, play cards, play the quiet game, go to the camping store, go to the movies, go to the local bowling alley, See the local Museum. Read a book, play games on your favorite electronics. Play board games. Color, paint by numbers, puzzles, measure rain fall, and Sleep.

Read these helpful tips & ideas to make camping in the rain more fun…

Sit Under the Canopy in the rain Storm

How many opportunities do you get to just be out in mother nature. There is something so cool about sitting under the canopy. During a big rain storm. You become one with the rain, except you get to remain dry. Of course while your there you can eat some snacks or play some games.

What ever you feel like doing. Because your in the rain but out of the rain. If you don’t have a canopy take a look at the best canopy for your next camping experience.

Watching Video’s

Stay inside the tent and watch a video. There are projectors that can help you make your own movie theater. Usually this is for outside the tent. But if it’s wet outside. Make a mini theater inside your tent.

Watching Movie’s Using Your Electronic Device

With all the technology that is at your finger tips it is so easy for you to watch a movie on your favorite electronic device. You can use a phone, or iPad, kindle fire. It’s your choice. Bring some popcorn or one of your super snacks and enjoy the day or night spending some down time with your family.

Playing Cards is so Much Fun Rain or Shine

There are so many different card games out there like Uno, Old Maid, Go Fish and on and on. But you don’t have to pack a bunch of games. One simple pack of cards can get you a lot of games. Here is a short list of 10 card games. That you can play in the rain while camping.

That’s just a few to help you with things to do if and when it rains.

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Play the Quiet Game

Now this game only works if you have kids. Well it sometimes works with adults when they just had an argument. (Lol) But seriously playing the quiet game can be fun for both kids and adults. Especially if your confined to the tent for a long period of time. The kids can play it for hours. And you get the benefit of them playing quiet. So the next time it rains give it a go.

Go to the Camping Store

If you just need a change of scenery from the tent. Then now is the perfect time to take a peek into the camping store. They always have something interesting that you could use. And a lot of the stores have great little keep sake or souvenirs. And who wants to go shopping when it’s a beautiful day out and sunny.

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Go to the Movies

Just because your camping does not mean you can’t leave your site. Check the local area that your in. See if there is a movie theater. This is the perfect time to take in a movie. Especially if it’s in the day time. You can catch a matinee which is a lot more economical. I love catching a movie at a budget price.

Go to the Local Bowling Alley

If it’s raining hard. And you don’t want to spend the day looking at 4 walls of a tent. You can go to the local bowling alley. Bowling can be so much fun. The whole family can enjoy this indoor sport. And again it is relatively inexpensive.

Have fun inside the Museum & Out of the Rain

Another activity that you can do in the rain. While camping and that is find a local museum. A lot of local museums are free. Just check around and see what attractions are close to camp. And maybe you will strike it rich with at the local museum. I don’t know about you but I like free.

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Read a Book

What better time to catch up your favorite book. Than when it is raining. Your almost forced to sit and relax. This is the perfect climate to read a good book. Either the old fashioned way with a paper back or with an e-book.

Play Games on Your Favorite Electronics

There are so many things that you can do on a phone. That there should be no time spent being bored. Ever! You can play your favorite games on your phone or i pad. What ever device you have. But make sure you have back up power. (Link to back up power source).

Play Board Games

Games are a great way to spend quality time. Whether you are in the rain or not. Here are some game ideas, Cards, Monopoly, Concentration, and the list goes on. To get a complete list of game Ideas click here What to do camping to make lasting memories.

Coloring is Fun when it Rains

Kids love coloring. And if your an adult you can take this time to color too. This is a great excuse to be a kid for a minute and color. Rain can be a great reason for coloring.

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Paint by Numbers

Also you can paint. Which is another form of coloring. So don’t be shy, grab your crayons, felt tip pen, colored pencils and paint brush’s and see if you can remember how much fun coloring can be.

Sleep is Good Anytime Especially in the Rain

When your young you don’t want to sleep. Because you may miss out on something fun. But when you are older you can’t get enough sleep. So take this opportunity of rain to take a nap.

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Measure Rain Fall

This camping trip could turn into a lesson for future weatherman. Or weatherwoman. You could put a rain gauge out in the rain and measure the rain.

Which now you have taken something that seemingly is a negative and turned it into a positive. Meaning the rain could be considered a negative for the kids.

Since they are not able to do their normal camping activities. Due to the weather. They will have fun with this little science project. Measuring the amount of rainfall. Rainfall is measured in millimeters Source

Watch the Campfire

Though it might take a little bit longer to light the fire. Once it’s lit you can still watch the fire from under the canopy. And once the rain stops you can warm the dampness off of you by the fire.

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Walking the Dog in the Rain

Rain or Shine there are still things that have to be done. Some may think it’s a chore. But walking the dog in the rain could be an adventure. Make sure you brought rain gear because Fido won’t wait for the rain to stop.

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Related Questions

Is it Okay to Camp in the Rain?

It’s fine to camp in the rain. In fact this can be a different experience. One that you are not used to. Most of the time when you go camping you think of sunny days. And all the activities to do when it is nice and sunny out. But your not thinking about what are you going to do if it rains.

A lot of people think that the rain is a bad thing. Well it can be a fun thing. And it can bring you closer to the ones you went camping with. Because now you are going to be doing different activities.

Some important things to do when camping in the rain. You want to have some rain gear with you. These are things that should be thought of while packing for the trip. To see a detailed camping list to help organize your next trip look at What things to bring camping.

Another good thing to remember is to reinforce your canopy, tent and tarp. And anything that could blow away with Gail force winds.

In fact you want to make sure you have a tarp under the tent. And a tarp over the tent. Just for the simple fact that it could rain. This is one of the best ways to insure you will keep the tent as dry as possible. During the rain.

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Be Aware of Thunder & Lightning

Another thing to think about when it is raining is. Thunder and worse, lightning. Just be aware of your surroundings. For example if you rented an aluminium boat. And it starts raining while your out there fishing. Well you might get a little wet.

But if you hear thunder now it’s time to make your way off the lake. The facts are that if you can hear thunder then lightning is just a short distance from you. And we all know that lightening and a metal boat does not go together. Just always be aware of the weather. And that it can change on a dime. Source

You should always have a camping radio when you go camping. The weather can change so fast. It will set your mind at ease when the clouds come rolling in. To hear the weather person fill you in with the good news. If you don’t have a weather radio. You should consider getting one. Check the weather radio out hear in the camping gadgets.

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Prepare for “what if” it Rains

Make sure you are prepared for the “what if”. Here is a list of things that can be very handy if it rains. The thing is you want to have these things and set up to be ready for when it rains.

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Is Camping in the Rain Fun?

Camping can be fun in the rain. It is as fun as you allow it to be. I like to experience the outdoors. And the rain is part of the experience. Every glass can be half full or half empty it’s up to you.

There are a lot of fun things to do when your camping in the rain. In fact there might be more things to do when it rains than if it didn’t. But the things that you will be doing are different things than if you were enjoying a nice sunny day.