Nature Calls: 15+ Movies About Camping You Can’t Miss

Movies About Camping (Top Picks At A Glance)

Looking for a great movie to watch about camping? Well, you’ve come to the right place! This post will list the best movies about camping that are available to watch.

From funny comedies to thrilling dramas, there is something for everyone on this list. So, sit back, relax, and get ready for a night full of outdoor entertainment!

• Best Survival Movies

Touching The Void Movie Description

Joe (Brendan Mackey) and Simon (Nicholas Aaron) achieve their goal of reaching the summit of Siula Grande. However, their descent down the mountain is treacherous and filled with danger.

When Joe breaks his leg, Simon is forced to lower him down the mountain using ropes, a decision that could have deadly consequences. With time running out and a dangerous storm brewing, Simon has to make a tough choice.

• Best Mountain Climbing Movies

127 Hours Movie Description

Aron Ralston (James Franco), an experienced mountaineer and adventurer, becomes trapped when a boulder falls on his arm while exploring a remote canyon in Utah.

He has to make the difficult decision of whether or not to amputate his arm in order to escape.

• Best Movies Based On True Stories

Alone In The Wilderness Movie Description

In 1967, at the age of 50, Dick Proenneke retired and decided to build his own cabin in the wilderness near the Aleutian Peninsula.

He used color footage he shot himself to show how he came to this remote area, selected a homestead site, and built his log cabin completely by himself – in his first year living there.

White Fang Movie Description

When Jack Conroy (Ethan Hawke) arrives in Alaska, he is on a mission to find a gold mine. However, when he meets White Fang, a dog/wolf hybrid who has been terribly treated by his owner Beauty Smith (James Remar)—he rescues him from certain death during a fight with another aggressive dog.

With the help of his friend Alex Larson (Klaus Maria Brandauer), Jack helps nurse White Fang back to health and soon enough, the animal becomes close companions with both men.

The Blair Witch Project Movie Description

The story of three film students who go to a small town to collect documentary footage about the Blair Witch, a legendary local murderer, takes a horrific turn when they lose their way in the woods and begin hearing horrific noises.

Without A Paddle Movie Description

Tom (Dax Shepard), Jerry (Matthew Lillard), and Dan (Seth Green) go on a camping trip to honor their friend Billy (Anthony Starr), who died recently.

They believe that the campsite has significance because Billy believed that famous airplane hijacker D.B. Cooper hid money there. The friends are not prepared for the adventure they find themselves on after falling over a waterfall and finding themselves at the mercy of wild animals and harsh wilderness terrain.

Into The Wild Movie Description

Christopher McCandless (Emile Hirsch), who comes from a wealthy family, graduates from Emory University as a top student and athlete.

Though his parents want him to choose a lucrative and well-known profession, he donates his money to charity and sells all of his belonging before setting out on an adventure in the Alaskan wilderness.

RV Movie Description

The Munros are your typical American dysfunctional family, with rebellious and uncommunicative offspring who leave their parents baffled. Patriarch Bob (Robin Williams) wants to find a solution before his son and daughter instant-message their way out of the family entirely.

In an attempt to bring them back together, he rents a motor home so they can go on vacation, but soon realizes that camping and spending time together may not be the best remedy after all.

Heavy Weights Movie Description

The overweight kids at Gerry’s (Aaron Schwartz) summer camp weren’t too thrilled about the prospect of Tony Perkis buying the camp and turning it into a fitness nightmare.

However, they planned to fight back and make the most of their summer.

The Package Movie Description

A group of friends goes on a camping trip during their spring break, but when one of them is injured, the rest must scramble to save his dearest possession.

Backcountry Movie Description

Jenn and Alex go camping in the woods, but they forget their phone and get lost. They soon find themselves being stalked by a man-eating bear and must fight for survival.

The Cabin In The Woods Movie Description

Five friends go to a cabin in the woods for a vacation, but they are soon attacked by zombies.

While the friends are fighting for their lives, two scientists are manipulating the zombies and the situation. The scientists have their own agenda, and the friends are caught in the middle of it.

Wild Movie Description

After the death of her mother, the dissolution of her marriage, and a headlong dive into self-destructive behavior, Cheryl Strayed (Reese Witherspoon) makes the decision to hike the Pacific Crest Trail.

Cheryl, who has no prior experience hiking or being in the outdoors, sets out to hike one of the most difficult trails in America by herself.

The Ritual Movie Description

Upon returning from their friend’s funeral, four friends go on a hiking trip through the Scandinavian wilderness.

However, they take a wrong turn and find themselves in an ancient forest filled with dark secrets. They are constantly stalked by an evil force that seems to be coming for them specifically.

5 More Movies About Camping (Honorable Mentions)

While the films on the list of our top picks are sure to provide plenty of thrills and entertainment, there are many other great movies about camping that are well worth your time.

Whether you’re looking for a heartwarming coming-of-age story, a thrilling survival adventure, or a comedic take on the great outdoors, there are plenty of movies about camping that are sure to fit the bill. So, without further ado, let’s take a look at some of the most exciting and memorable honorable mentions in the world of camping-themed movies!

• National Lampoon’s Vacation (1983)
• Deliverance (1972)
• The Parent Trap (1998)
• Meatballs (1979)
• Camp Nowhere (1994)