CentralNotice From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia Jump to: navigation , search For other uses, see Camping (disambiguation) . Camping in the Kullu District of Himachal Pradesh , India Camping is an elective outdoor recreational activity. Generally held, participants leave developed areas to spend time outdoors in more natural ones in pursuit of activities providing them enjoyment. To be regarded as "camping" a minimum of one night is spent outdoors, distinguishing it from day-tripping, picnicking, and other similarly short-term recreational activities. Camping may involve sheltering in the open air, a tent , caravan , motorhome , or primitive structure. Luxury may be an element, as in early 20th century African safaris , but including accommodations in fully equipped fixed structures such as high-end sporting camps under the banner of "camping" blurs the line. ...