[Classic Camp Songs] Recommended Tracks to Enjoy with Family and Friends in Nature
Camping is fun because it offers both a sense of freedom and calm.
In 2020, “solo camping” became a buzzword, and it started getting even more coverage on TV and elsewhere.
In this article, we introduce songs that perfectly match the image of camping—enjoying time surrounded by nature with family or close friends.
We’ve selected a wide range, from classic camp songs to perfect tunes for campfire sing-alongs and tracks you can use for recreational activities.
Enjoy while picturing your favorite camping moments.
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[Classic Camp Songs] Recommended tracks to enjoy with family and friends in nature (31–40)
melt bittersatō moka
This is a work by Moka Sato, featuring a comfortably groovy sound performed by a full band! Released in January 2020 as her third single, this track draws you into a refined city-pop vibe.
The lyrics capture real, everyday emotions, and the slightly nostalgic melody line intertwines beautifully, inviting listeners into a sweetly bittersweet world.
Listen to it by the flicker of a campfire, and your worries are sure to feel a little lighter.
READY GO-GOGusokumuzu
The light, airy sound lifts your spirits and feels so pleasant.
This new track by Gusokumuzu is a pop song that gently gives listeners a push forward.
Released in October 2024, it was featured as the Sukiya TV commercial song starring Satomi Ishihara.
Drummer Yūji Nakajima wrote and composed the piece, filling it with a brightness that helps you forget everyday blues.
It’s perfect for those moments when you want a change of mood!
MY obsessionHanaregumi
The gentle sense of floating and Takashi Nagazumi’s soft vocals invite listeners into a dreamlike state.
It’s a song by Nagazumi’s solo project, Hanaregumi, released in November 2023.
Chosen as the theme song for NHK’s late-night drama “Miwa-san Narisu Masu,” it was also included on the album “GOOD DAY.” Its charm lies in the warm message that “by being absorbed in something, everyday life begins to sparkle, and you find your own place.” It’s the kind of song that, when heard on a camping night spent gazing at a bonfire, feels like it sets your heart free.
It helps you forget the everyday and remember the joy of immersing yourself in what you love.
You are beautiful.Nanao Tabito
This work by Tavitō Nanao, a singer-songwriter from Kochi Prefecture, is moving, with rap that feels like poetry reading and a structure that gradually rises into a soulful melody.
It carries a universal hope that no matter how difficult the path ahead, we will surely stand up again someday, and it resonates deeply with listeners.
Included on the album “Stray Dogs,” released in December 2018.
On a camping night, if you listen while watching the flickering flames, it might give you the strength to face tomorrow.
Dream of the Trifoliate OrangeŌhashi Torio
This is a song by ohashiTrio that invites you into a pleasant musical world with its acoustic sound and lively rhythm.
Released in November 2023 as the title track of the EP “Karatachi no Yume,” it also became well loved as the opening theme for the TV drama “What Did You Eat Yesterday? season 2.” Its warm, country-tinged melody reminds us of the importance of the small yet irreplaceable moments in everyday life.
Listen to it while watching a campfire at a campsite, and you’ll feel your heart grow a little lighter.
[Classic Camp Songs] Recommended Tracks to Enjoy with Family and Friends in Nature (41–50)
Child of Abraham
“Abraham’s Children” is a hit song that set Japanese lyrics to the American children’s song “Father Abraham.” It was sung by Masato Shimon, who’s also known for “Oyoge! Taiyaki-kun.” It’s a fun number that uses hands, feet, and other parts of the body in play, making it very popular for activities in kindergartens and nurseries.
It also sparks lively parent–child conversations like “Who is Abraham?” and “Did he really have seven children?” It’s a perfect song for trips to camp, hikes, campfires, and recreational events.
Picnic
The children’s song “Picnic,” full of animals and heartwarming charm, is based on an English folk tune with Japanese lyrics by Eiichi Hagiwara.
It’s been featured in commercials and covered by bands like WANNIMA, Kariyushi58, and Ryokuoushoku Shakai, so many people may find it familiar.
It’s great fun to sing together in the car on the way to a camping trip while imitating animal sounds! Of course, it’s also a perfect crowd-pleaser for campfires and recreational activities, so we highly recommend it.