Camping is about getting away from technology, your day-to-day hustle, and the noise of cars driving by; and camping music often reflects that feeling. To truly enjoy the quiet of nature, our playlist highlights music to help you relax around the campsite.
- Ninety-Nine and a Half, Credeence Clearwater Revival
- Simple Man, Lynyrd Skynyrd
- Rocky Mountain High, John Denver
- Mr. Jones, Counting Crows
- Tripping Billies, Dave Matthews Band
- Piano Man, Billy Joel
- Peace Train, Cat Stevens
- Hey, Hey, Dispatch
- Sun Is Shining, Bob Marley
- Black Magic Woman, Santana
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Surfing
Any surfer will tell you that being away from the mainland, and riding waves as they come barreling in, is an experience that requires just the right feel. Get in the surfing frame of mind with relaxing music, varying from reggae to acoustic and 60's beach vibes.
- East to the West, Michael Franti
- Break on Through, The Doors
- Bullet and a Target, Citizen Cope
- 2am, Slightly Stoopid
- Swing Swing, All America Rejects
- I Get Around, The Beach Boys
- Times Like These, Jack Johnson
- Bring Me Your Cup, The Beautiful Girls
- Seed 2.0, The Roots
- Could You Be Loved, Bob Marley
Stand-Up Paddleboarding
Similar to surfing, paddleboarding is about enjoying a long day on the waves. With the sun high in the sky and clear blue water all around you, upbeat, pop tunes are just what you'll need.
- Save Me, San Francisco, Train
- Brighter Than the Sun, Colbie Caillat
- We Got the Beat, Go-Go's
- Anna Sun, Walk the Moon
- Semi Charmed Life, Third Eye Blind
- New Shoes, Paolo Nutini
- Wonderful World, James Morrison
- Cinimin Summer, Barefoot Truth
- Cali Girl, Ballyhoo
- Reunion, Lettuce
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About the Author
Jessica Sanders is the Associate Online Editor for ReserveAmerica.com. After many years of camping and hiking in the Northeast, she's exploring what the West has to offer and sharing all of her knowledge with you. She's a s'mores master, campsite connoisseur, writer, runner and lover of all things outdoors.
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