Agree About Camping
Overall
Camping is a great way for me to escape the stress of everyday life 75%
Camping helps with my emotional well-being 75%
Camping is a time to just relax and not feel like I have to be somewhere or do something 74%
Camping helps to improve relationships with family and friends 66%
I used camping in 2021 as a way to help improve my mental health 63%
Lifelong camper Camped off and on throughout the years Started past few years New to camping
2021 2020 2019
4%
37%
47%
12% 21%
38%
30%
11%
16%
26%
42%
16%
Camper Experience Level
Continuing to reflect the effects of COVID-19, 2021 saw an increase in new campers (16%) and those who indicate
they started within the past few years (16%). The percentage of lifelong campers decreased (26%), but is likely
attributed to pandemic health concerns among older campers.
The Benefits of Camping
Overwhelmingly, respondents believe that camping offers many benefits, including stress-relief (75%) and
improvements to emotional well-being (75%).
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