Camping Coloring Pages (27 Free Printable Dad Jokes!)
By Jeni
These camping coloring pages are for little campers and big campers too, okay? Every page has a silly camping dad joke and a picture to color.
I make my pages at home so my three-year-old can color right along with me, and I hope your little campers enjoy them just as much.
Camping means sleeping outside in a tent, with tall trees, a crackly campfire and lots of stars. Some pages below are free to download. Just press the blue Download PDF button and print. The rest of the pages are in our full coloring book.
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27 Free Camping Coloring Pages to Print
Here they are! First, read the joke out loud. Then grab your crayons. Okay, let’s go!
1. Gossiping Tents
Why don't tents ever gossip?
They might leak secrets!
Look, children! Two tents are whispering secrets to each other. Shhh! Color the tents bright green and orange, and give the old lantern a warm yellow glow, okay?
2. Toothless Gummy Bear
What do you call a bear with no teeth?
A gummy bear!
Here is a big, friendly bear sitting on a log. Grrr... just kidding, he is very gentle! He is even holding a tiny teddy bear. Try honey brown for his fur and red and orange for the campfire.
3. Calm Campground
Why are campgrounds so calm?
Because everyone is in tents!
Shhh, this camper is taking a nap. Zzz... zzz... He is resting in his camp chair, with tents and tall mountains behind him. Soft blues and greens will make this page feel calm and sleepy.
4. Campfire Rock
What kind of music do campers like?
Campfire rock!
Strum, strum! Dad is playing his guitar by the campfire. The children are clapping, and a raccoon, a squirrel and a bunny are singing along. Give every animal a different color, okay?
5. Bright Campfire
Why did the campfire get good grades?
It was very bright!
This campfire has a happy face and a report card with a gold star! A report card tells us how well we did at school. Color the flames red, orange and yellow, and make the star shiny gold.
6. S'more and S'more
What's a camper's favorite treat?
S'more and s'more!
Yum, yum! Dad and two children are toasting marshmallows on sticks. A s'more is a toasted marshmallow and chocolate squished between two crackers, okay? Use light brown for the crackers and dark brown for the chocolate.
7. Lantern Business
Why did the lantern start a business?
To brighten people's day!
This little lantern is carrying a briefcase, like he is going to work! A lantern is a light we carry at camp. Color the glass pale yellow so it looks like it is shining.
8. Tired Sleeping Bag
What did the sleeping bag say after the hike?
Zip me up, I'm tired!
Yawn! This sleeping bag is very, very tired. A hike is a long walk in nature, and it tires everyone out, okay? Try purple or blue for the sleeping bag and brown for the hiking boots.
9. In-Tents Style
What do you call a well-dressed campsite?
In-tents style!
Wow, this tent is all dressed up! It has a hat with a feather and a big bow tie. Children, what color will you make the bow tie? Red or pink would look so fancy.
10. Joking Canoe
Why did the canoe tell jokes?
To keep everyone afloat!
Splash, splash! A smiling canoe is floating on the lake. A canoe is a long, thin boat that we paddle on the water. Blue water, green reeds and orange fish will make this page bright, okay?
11. Chili Dog
What do you call a cold hot dog at camp?
A chili dog!
Brrr! This hot dog is so cold. He is wearing a knit hat and a plaid blanket. Color the blanket in red and blue stripes, and make the campfire warm and bright to help him feel better.
12. High Tide Fisherman
Why did the fisherman bring a ladder?
To catch high tide!
This fisherman brought a ladder to go fishing! Look at the fish jumping out of the water. Splash! Try a bright green vest and a blue pond, okay?
13. Hoot Owl
Why did the owl love the campsite?
It was a hoot!
Hoo-hoo! Hoo-hoo! A happy owl is sitting on a branch at night. The moon and the stars are shining above the tent. A dark blue sky makes the stars really stand out, okay?
14. Croak and Roll
What song do frogs sing at camp?
Croak and roll!
Ribbit, ribbit! Four frogs are singing by the campfire, and one frog is playing the guitar. Color the frogs in different greens: light green, dark green and even yellow-green.
15. Ranger's Pencil
Why did the ranger carry a pencil?
To draw the trail!
A ranger is a person who takes care of the park and the trails. This ranger has a giant pencil and a trail map! Color his uniform green and tan, and draw a red line on the map for your own trail.
16. Trash Talker Raccoon
What do you call a funny raccoon at camp?
A trash talker!
Ha ha! This raccoon is laughing next to the trash can. The sign says Keep Camp Clean, and that is a very good rule, okay? Use gray and black for his mask and his stripy tail.
17. Relaxed Backpack
Why did the backpack relax?
It had a lot off its shoulders!
Ahh! This backpack is taking a rest on a log. A backpack is a bag we carry on our back and shoulders. Make it your favorite color, and color the hiking boots brown.
18. Chill Cooler
Why did the cooler feel important?
It kept things chill!
A cooler is a box that keeps our food and drinks cold, okay? This happy cooler is full of ice and drinks. Light blue for the ice and bright colors for the cans will look great.
19. Stargazing Camper
Why did the camper stare at the stars?
He needed some space!
Look up, children! Dad and his child are sitting by the fire and pointing at the stars. Stargazing means looking at the stars. Use dark blue or purple for the night sky, okay?
20. Pitching Perfect Tents
What's dad's job at camp?
Pitching perfect tents!
Dad is putting up the tent while his family watches. Pitching a tent means putting it up, okay? Color the tent a bright color so it is easy to find at the campsite.
21. Warm Campgrounds
Why don't campgrounds ever get cold?
Because they always have tents!
Zzz... this happy camper is napping in the sunshine next to the tents. There is a Happy Camper sign and a lantern too. Warm yellows and oranges will make this page feel cozy.
22. Dad's Ladder
Why did the dad bring a ladder camping?
He heard the views were on another level!
Dad brought a ladder camping! He is laughing, and he is ready to climb. Give his cap and shirt bright colors, and color the mountain behind him soft purple, okay?
23. Sleeping Bulldozer
What do you call a sleeping bull at a campground?
A bulldozer!
Moo... zzz... moo... zzz... A big bull is sleeping on the grass in front of the tent. Shhh, don't wake him up! Brown or black for the bull, and green for the grass.
24. S'more Smarter
Why did the s'mores go to school?
To get a little s'more smarter!
This s'more is walking to school with a backpack! He wants to learn new things, okay? Light brown crackers, a white marshmallow and a colorful backpack will make him look ready for class.
25. Sofishticated Fish
What do you call a fish wearing a bowtie?
Sofishticated!
Splash! A fish is jumping out of the lake, and he is wearing a bow tie. So fancy! Try orange or rainbow scales for the fish and light blue for the splashes.
26. Follow the Camp
Why don't campers ever get lost?
Because they always follow the "camp"!
This camper is reading a map that says Camp. A map is a picture that shows us the way, okay? Color the arrow sign brown like wood, and make his shirt bright red.
27. Firestarter Dad
What do you call a camping dad that tells jokes?
A firestarter!
Ha ha ha! Dad is laughing so hard at his own joke. He is sitting in his camp chair by a big campfire. Color the fire bright orange and yellow, just like his big smile!
Camping Coloring Pages for Kids
Children, here are some little tips to make your page look amazing, okay?
- Read the joke first. Say the question, wait a moment, and then say the answer. Ha ha!
- Color the big shapes first. Start with the tent, the bear or the campfire. Then color the small things.
- Use warm colors for fire. Warm colors are red, orange and yellow. They look hot, like a real campfire.
- Use cool colors for night. Cool colors are blue and purple. They make the sky look dark and sleepy.
- Take your time. Slow and careful coloring is the best coloring, okay?
For the youngest campers, try the pages with big, simple shapes, like the gummy bear, the hoot owl and the fish in a bow tie. For more giggles, read the camping jokes for kids, where every joke is explained in simple words.
Camping Coloring Pages for Adults
Grown-ups, these pages are for you too, okay? Dad jokes were made for grown-ups, after all! Coloring is a calm, quiet activity, and it is a lovely way to slow down after a busy day.
- Try colored pencils and press lightly first. Then add a second layer to make shadows on the tents and trees.
- Blend two colors on the campfire, like yellow into orange, for a glowing look.
- Color with your kids. Pick the same page, color it side by side, and compare at the end. Who made the silliest bear?
If you love a joke with your coloring, you will like our funny coloring pages too.
Printable Camping Coloring Pages (Free PDF)
Printing is easy, okay? Here is how:
- Press Download PDF under the page you want.
- Open the file and choose actual size or 100%.
- Use regular printer paper for crayons and colored pencils. For markers, use thicker paper or cardstock, so the color does not soak through.
These six pages are free to download right now: Toothless Gummy Bear, S’more and S’more, Hoot Owl, Croak and Roll, Sofishticated Fish and Firestarter Dad. Want 14 pages in one PDF? Join our email list above and we will send you the free sampler.
Camping Coloring Pages FAQ
Are these camping coloring pages free?
Yes! Six of the pages have a Download PDF button, and those are free to print for home and classroom use. The other pages are in our Camping Dad Jokes Coloring Book on Amazon. You can also get 14 pages free in the sampler when you join our email list.
What age are these camping coloring pages for?
Most children from about 4 years old can color them, because the shapes are big and bold. Older kids and grown-ups enjoy them too, especially the dad jokes!
What size paper do the PDFs use?
US Letter (8.5 x 11 inches). Print at 100% or actual size. A4 paper works too; the page just gets a slightly bigger border.
Can I print these for my classroom or scout group?
Yes, please do! Print as many copies as your group needs. Just don't sell the pages or share the PDF files on other websites. Share a link to this page instead, okay?
