The Ultimate Camping Playlist for Your Next Adventure

Picture this: You’re cruising down the highway blasting your favorite road trip tunes on your way to the best camping destination in the Golden State. You arrive at the campground, settle in, and make the most of your day before it’s time to roast marshmallows by the campfire. Except, there’s something missing—a good old-fashioned camping playlist to set the perfect tone.

While the crackling fire warms the night, play your upbeat feel-good California songs to amplify your awe-inspiring camping experience. It doesn’t matter whether you’re camping at home or in the heart of a redwood forest; these camping music playlists will get everybody singing along. 

The Best Camping Playlist

There’s nothing better than listening to folksy sing-alongs, indie masterpieces, and acoustic tracks under a star-lit night sky. As you embark on outdoor adventures during the day, the evenings call for a campfire music playlist to create a tranquil atmosphere. The games you play, the bonds you build, and the memories you make are all done around the campfire. Naturally, you need the best camping playlist to underscore the invigorating experience. Make s’mores and tell stories to each other under the stars while the music adds to the rustic ambience.

1. “Redbone” by Childish Gambino

2. “Maybe California” by Tori Amos

3. “Under the Bridge” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

4. “Pretty Girl From San Diego” by The Avett Brothers

5. “I Left My Heart In San Francisco” by Tony Bennett

6. “Bixby Canyon Bridge” by Death Cab For Cutie

7. “Bless You California” by The Beau Brummels

8. “Mendocino” by Kate And Anna McGarrigle

9. “Have You Ever Seen The Rain” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

10. “Beverly Hills” by Weezer

11. “She’s So California” by Gary Allan

12. “California Nights” by Lesley Gore

13. “Ode To L.A.” by The Raveonettes

14. “Big Sur” by The Thrills

15. “It Never Rains In Southern California” by Albert Hammond

16. “Heads Carolina, Tails California” by Jo Dee Messina

17. “Queen of California” by John Mayer

18. “California Soul” by Marlena Shaw

19. “The Zephyr Song” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

20. “Everything I Wanted” by Billie Eilish

21. “Los Angeles, I’m Yours” by The Decemberists

22. “Going To California” by Led Zeppelin

23. “California Girls” by The Beach Boys

24. “We Belong Together” by Los Lobos

25. “The Longest Wave” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

Coachella Camping Playlist

Not all camping experiences take place in the great outdoors—camping at music festivals redefines the activity, adding a whole new dimension to it. The iconic star-studded Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival camping weekend is non-stop fun; both tent and car camping options are available as well as glamping opportunities in furnished yurts. You don’t have to wait all day for the festival highlights. While you’re setting up your own desert oasis, blast some of the best hits from the performing acts and prepare for an unforgettable weekend. We made it easier for you to get in the partying mood with this Coachella camping playlist. 

1. “The Bomb” by Pigeon John

2. “Pyramids” by Frank Ocean

3. “Everything Is Embarrassing” by Sky Ferreira

4. “Unforgettable” by French Montana featuring Swae Lee

5. “Feral Love” by Chelsea Wolfe

6. “Nuthin’ But A ‘G’ Thang” by Dr. Dre featuring Snoop Dogg

7. “Want You Back” by HAIM

8. “Sit Next To Me” by Foster The People

9. “Testify” by Rage Against The Machine

10. “Violet” by Hole

11. “1, 2, 3, 4 (Sumpin’ New)” by Coolio

12. “Freedom” by Beyoncé featuring Kendrick Lamar

13. “Divers” by Joanna Newsom

14. “Crime Pays” by Freddie Gibbs and Madlib

15. “Stupid In Love” by Waves

16. “Payphone” by Maroon 5 featuring Wiz Khalifa

17. “Like That” by Doja Cat featuring Gucci Mane

18. “Midnight In A Perfect World” by DJ Shadow

19. “La Respuesta” by Becky G and Maluma

20. “Supersonic” by J.J. Fad

21. “Freedom Form Flowing” by Gift Of Gab featuring R.A. The Rugged Man and A-F-R-O

22. “3005” by Childish Gambino

23. “Much” by Busdriver

24. “Insane In The Membrane” by Cypress Hill

25. “Frank Lucas” by Freddie Gibbs and The Alchemist featuring Benny The Butcher

Stagecoach-Inspired Camping Playlist

Every country music fan has dreamed of going to Stagecoach Festival and camping the weekend there. As the best-known country music festival in the whole world, it curates a powerful lineup of performers that are both mainstream and relatively unknown. The festival has been headlined by many legendary artists such as The Eagles, Willie Nelson, and the one and only Taylor Swift. Besides blowing people’s minds with awesome music, Stagecoach also showcases a variety of food and beverages to enjoy over the course of the weekend. Whether you’ve already attended the festival before or simply desire to create the atmosphere when you’re camping, here’s a Stagecoach playlist that'll bring back fond memories. 

1. “Too Little Too Much” by Nikki Nelson

2. “Got It Bad” by Rachele Lynae

3. “Not That Far Away” by Jennette McCurdy

4. “Take The Keys” by Leah Turner

5. “Me After You” by Maia Sharp

6. “Great Big Woman” by Candye Kane

7. “Every Man I Love Is Either Married, Gay, Or Dead” by Kacey Jones

8. “In My Life” by Susan Anton

9. “Right Where I Need To Be” by Gary Allan

10. “Fortunate Son” by Creedence Clearwater Revival

11. “Between The Lines” by Sara Bareilles

12. “Again And Again” by The Bird And The Bee

13. “What A Fool Believes” by Doobie Brothers

14. “The Devil Keeps Grinning” by Gary Jules

15. “Today I Started Loving You Again” by Merle Haggard

16. “Jet Airliner” by The Steve Miller Band

17. “Bloody Nose” by Earlimart

18. “Dixie Chicken” by Little Feat

19. “Stuck On A Boat” by Port O’Brien

20. “I Need A Dollar” by Aloe Blacc

21. “Pushin’ Too Hard” by The Seeds

22. “For What It’s Worth” by Buffalo Springfield

23. “Yesterday Once More” by The Carpenters

24. “Turn! Turn! Turn!” by The Byrds

25. “Teach Your Children” by Crosby, Stills, Nash & Young

BottleRock-Inspired Camping Playlist

BottleRock Napa Valley is yet another music festival that’ll inspire a bomb camping playlist. Many famed artists have performed some of their best concerts at this festival—Imagine Dragons, No Doubt, Stevie Wonder, and even Gipsy Kings have taken the stage. It’s no wonder why you want to create a BottleRock playlist; all of the coolest bands have made multiple appearances here. Play your favorite festival jams while you’re in the great outdoors. 

1. “Bedroom Eyes” by Dum Dum Girls

2. “Heart Of Gold” By Neil Young

3. “Jane Says” by Jane’s Addiction

4. “Somebody’s Baby” by Jackson Browne

5. “Wimp” by The Zeros

6. “Meet Virginia” by Train

7. “The Joker” by The Steve Miller Band

8. “Freak On A Leash” by Korn

9. “I Hate Myself For Loving You” by Joan Jett And The Blackhearts

10. “Manic Monday” by The Bangles

11. “Falling Awake” by Gary Jules

12. “Turnstile Blues” by Autolux

13. “Sour Smoke” by Comets On Fire

14. “Joey by Concrete Blonde

15. “Drop In Drop Out” by Charlie And The Moonhearts

16. “Just A Girl” by No Doubt

17. “Kangaroo Court” by Capital Cities

18. “Our Lips Are Sealed” by The Go-Go’s

19. “Go Robot” by Red Hot Chili Peppers

20. “Taste” by Ty Segall

21. “Teenage Rebel” by Annihilation Time

22. “Ugly” by The Exies

23. “Nights In White Satin” by The Dickies

24. “Reach Out” by George Duke

25. “Wake Up Call” by Maroon 5