In 2021, 37 percent of North American campers identified hiking or backpacking as their most well liked camping activity. Fishing was the second most popular pastime while camping, with 36 percent of survey respondents choosing this activity.
Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America in 2021
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Statistics on Camping in North America
Overview
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- Premium Statistic Camping industry revenue in North America 2017-2027
- Premium Statistic Number of camping households in North America 2014-2021, by frequency
- Basic Statistic Camping: share of participants North America 2019-2021, by region
- Premium Statistic North American camping frequency 2021
- Premium Statistic Wholesale sales of camping sports equipment in the U.S. 2007-2021
- Premium Statistic Key data on the campgrounds and RV parks industry in Canada 2021
Demographics
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- Premium Statistic Distribution of campers in North America 2015-2021, by generation
- Premium Statistic Income distribution of campers in North America 2012-2021
- Premium Statistic Ethnic distribution of campers in North America 2012-2021
- Basic Statistic Share of campers with children in North America 2012-2021
Camper preferences
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- Premium Statistic Most popular camping destination types in North America 2021
- Premium Statistic Most popular camping accommodation types in North America 2021
- Premium Statistic Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America 2021
- Basic Statistic Distance away from home of camping trips in North America 2021
- Premium Statistic Leading benefits of camping in North America 2021
Recreational vehicles (U.S.)
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- Premium Statistic Wholesale shipments of recreational vehicles in the U.S. 2000-2022
- Basic Statistic Wholesale shipments of motorhomes in the U.S. 2007-2022
- Basic Statistic Wholesale shipments of truck campers in the U.S. 2007-2022
- Premium Statistic Wholesale shipments of fifth wheel trailers in the U.S. 2007-2022
- Premium Statistic Wholesale shipments of travel trailers in the U.S. 2007-2022
- Basic Statistic Wholesale shipments of folding camp trailers in the U.S. 2007-2022
Further related statistics
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- Most popular planning resources for camping trips in North America 2014
- Teen campers' views towards camping in North America 2018
- Generation X reasons for camping in North America 2015
- Share of campers traveling with pets in North America 2015, by frequency
- Baby Boomers' reasons for camping in North America 2015
- Share of campers traveling with pets in Canada 2014, by frequency
- Leading reasons for camping in North America 2015, by generation
- Mature North Americans reasons for camping 2015
- Most popular social activities among campers in North America 2014
- Most popular outdoor recreation magazines in the U.S. 2016, by circulation
- Youth participants in camping in the U.S. from 2006 to 2020
- Leisure spending in the GCC 2010-2015
- Participation in outdoor recreational activities in the Netherlands 2015, by age
- Hours spent on leisure activities among adults in the U.S. 2013, by generation
- Popular card games in Japan 2021
- Industry revenue of “arts, entertainment and recreation“ in New Jersey 2012-2024
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Statistics
- Most popular planning resources for camping trips in North America 2014
- Teen campers' views towards camping in North America 2018
- Generation X reasons for camping in North America 2015
- Share of campers traveling with pets in North America 2015, by frequency
- Baby Boomers' reasons for camping in North America 2015
- Share of campers traveling with pets in Canada 2014, by frequency
- Leading reasons for camping in North America 2015, by generation
- Mature North Americans reasons for camping 2015
- Most popular social activities among campers in North America 2014
- Most popular outdoor recreation magazines in the U.S. 2016, by circulation
- Youth participants in camping in the U.S. from 2006 to 2020
- Leisure spending in the GCC 2010-2015
- Participation in outdoor recreational activities in the Netherlands 2015, by age
- Hours spent on leisure activities among adults in the U.S. 2013, by generation
- Popular card games in Japan 2021
- Industry revenue of “arts, entertainment and recreation“ in New Jersey 2012-2024
KOA. (April 26, 2022). Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America in 2021 [Graph]. In Statista. Retrieved March 24, 2023, from https://www.statista.com/statistics/416869/most-popular-recreation-activities-among-campers-north-america/
KOA. "Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America in 2021." Chart. April 26, 2022. Statista. Accessed March 24, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/416869/most-popular-recreation-activities-among-campers-north-america/
KOA. (2022). Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America in 2021. Statista. Statista Inc.. Accessed: March 24, 2023. https://www.statista.com/statistics/416869/most-popular-recreation-activities-among-campers-north-america/
KOA. "Most Popular Recreation Activities among Campers in North America in 2021." Statista, Statista Inc., 26 Apr 2022, https://www.statista.com/statistics/416869/most-popular-recreation-activities-among-campers-north-america/
KOA, Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America in 2021 Statista, https://www.statista.com/statistics/416869/most-popular-recreation-activities-among-campers-north-america/ (last visited March 24, 2023)
Most popular recreation activities among campers in North America in 2021 [Graph], KOA, April 26, 2022. [Online]. Available: https://www.statista.com/statistics/416869/most-popular-recreation-activities-among-campers-north-america/