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[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.

Playlist

[Classic Camp Songs] Recommended Tracks to Enjoy with Family and Friends in Nature
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1easttogether; along with; bothWANIMA
together; along with; bothWANIMAplay_arrow
As the campfire flames flicker, I…
2eastBlue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLE
Blue and SummerMrs. GREEN APPLEplay_arrow
The theme song of the film “Aonatsu: Kimi ni Koi Shita 30-nichi”...
3eastRow, Michael!amerika min’yō
Row, Michael!amerika min'yōplay_arrow
“Kogeyo…” known as an African American spiritual in the United States
4eastOh, the pastures are green
Oh, the pastures are greenplay_arrow
A masterpiece that evokes scenes of great nature, “O…”
5eastCamp partyKyanjobando
Camp partyKyanjobandoplay_arrow
A popular camping commu… on Instagram
6eastMatsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Ken
Matsuken Samba IIMatsudaira Kenplay_arrow
Actor and singer Ken Matsudaira, known as Matsuken, is a feudal lord…
7eastGenghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called ‘Jingisukan’)Dschinghis Khan
Genghis Khan (also refers to a Japanese grilled mutton dish called 'Jingisukan')Dschinghis Khanplay_arrow
“Genghis Khan” is a work themed on Chinggis Khan…
8eastSUNHoshino Gen
SUNHoshino Genplay_arrow
Gen Hoshino’s music is as bright and heartwarming as the morning sun...
9eastA I U E O musicGReeeeN
A I U E O musicGReeeeNplay_arrow
The camp, which could be called the main event of the outdoor activities…
10eastOklahoma Mixeramerika min’yō
Oklahoma Mixeramerika min'yōplay_arrow
At a campfire that brings together people of all ages...
11eastThe sun sets behind the distant mountains.
The sun sets behind the distant mountains.play_arrow
The climax of the campfire, one day...
12eastHands and hands and handsNihonmatsu Hajime
Hands and hands and handsNihonmatsu Hajimeplay_arrow
The children’s song “Hand in Hand in Hand” is about the bonds between people…
13eastTen thousand feet in the Alps
Ten thousand feet in the Alpsplay_arrow
It reminds me of the hand games I used to play in elementary school, 'A...
14eastMayim Mayim
Mayim Mayimplay_arrow
Many people have danced it at school sports days or athletic festivals…
15eastGoodbye for today.
Goodbye for today.play_arrow
Something everyone has heard at least once that touches the heart…
16eastIf you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands
If you're happy and you know it, clap your handsplay_arrow
The song “Happy...” is also well-known as a children’s song.
17eastA quiet lakeside
A quiet lakesideplay_arrow
Known from children's songs and rounds, “Shizukana Kohan” (Quiet Lakeside). A bird...
18eastto youMONGOL800
to youMONGOL800play_arrow
MONGO, released in September 2001…
19eastSlow & EasyHirai Dai
Slow & EasyHirai Daiplay_arrow
A classic by Dai Hirai. A popular song that expresses gratitude for everyday happiness and soothes the mind and body.
20eastFriendship Hymn
Friendship Hymnplay_arrow
If everyone around the world could become friends, someone like that...
21eastYupo iyaiya eya
Yupo iyaiya eyaplay_arrow
Gathering around the campfire together, surrounded by nature…
22eastCamping charmjinpei/mori no ki jidou gasshoudan
Camping charmjinpei/mori no ki jidou gasshoudanplay_arrow
Just right for a night of camping—positively heartwarming…
23eastCampfire PrayerInguranndo min’yō
Campfire PrayerInguranndo min'yōplay_arrow
A soul-stirring song sung around the campfire
24eastForest CampSakushi: Furuta Seiichirou
Forest CampSakushi: Furuta Seiichirouplay_arrow
The forest’s clear air, the warmth of a campfire shared with friends…
25eastWorld of Starssakushi: Kawaji Ryūkō / sakkyoku: C. Konvuāsu
World of Starssakushi: Kawaji Ryūkō / sakkyoku: C. Konvuāsuplay_arrow
Letting my thoughts drift to the night sky where countless shimmering stars spread out...
26eastTo become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotaka
To become friendsSakushi: Shinzawa Toshihiko / Sakkyoku: Nakagawa Hirotakaplay_arrow
The wonder of meeting people and connecting heart to heart...
27eastYou children who herald the dawnsakushi: Kasagi Tooru / sakkyoku: Hosoda Noboru
You children who herald the dawnsakushi: Kasagi Tooru / sakkyoku: Hosoda Noboruplay_arrow
Sung across generations as a classic camp song...
28eastYaho-hoSakata Osamu
Yaho-hoSakata Osamuplay_arrow
Echoing phrases, a children's song with a heart-lifting melody
29eastThe railroad tracks go on forever.
The railroad tracks go on forever.play_arrow
Not only while camping, but also on the way to the campsite...
30eastNatureSPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTIC
NatureSPECIAL OTHERS ACOUSTICplay_arrow
Timeless masterpieces that soothe the soul with acoustic tones
31eastAdria Bluebohemianvoodoo
Adria Bluebohemianvoodooplay_arrow
Beautiful jazz-like music on acoustic guitar
32eastLari-lari-rannever young beach × PUPPET SUNSUN
Lari-lari-rannever young beach × PUPPET SUNSUNplay_arrow
Warm, nostalgia-filled music that paints scenes from everyday life
33eastYEARNINGtha BOSS
YEARNINGtha BOSSplay_arrow
A rap song by tha BOSS that resonates with the heart
34eastDEKU NO BOYthe band apart
DEKU NO BOYthe band apartplay_arrow
A song depicting the loneliness and hope of young people who struggle to fit into society
35eastrose flowerkururi
rose flowerkururiplay_arrow
Quruli’s striking classic song “Orange Days”
36eastmelt bittersatō moka
melt bittersatō mokaplay_arrow
Satomoka’s city pop-style classic
37eastREADY GO-GOGusokumuzu
READY GO-GOGusokumuzuplay_arrow
A light, uplifting pop song
38eastMY obsessionHanaregumi
MY obsessionHanaregumiplay_arrow
A heartwarming song from Takashi Nagazumi’s Hanaregumi
39eastYou are beautiful.Nanao Tabito
You are beautiful.Nanao Tabitoplay_arrow
A moving Tavito Nanao song that depicts hope and rebirth
40eastDream of the Trifoliate OrangeŌhashi Torio
Dream of the Trifoliate OrangeŌhashi Torioplay_arrow
Ohashi Trio’s heartwarming music, portraying the beauty of everyday life
41eastChild of Abraham
Child of Abrahamplay_arrow
The American nursery rhyme “Father Abrah…
42eastPicnic
Picnicplay_arrow
A nursery rhyme filled with many animals that warms the heart...
43eastThe Bear of the Forest
The Bear of the Forestplay_arrow
A fun round you can sing with friends and family, “In the Forest…”
44eastBurn, burn.
Burn, burn.play_arrow
Overnight study trips and outdoor recreation during my school days...
45eastChristmas CampKyanjobando
Christmas CampKyanjobandoplay_arrow
The canjo band that makes you want to go winter camping...
46eastCamp da HoiMaiku Maki
Camp da HoiMaiku Makiplay_arrow
A song that lets you fully savor the fun of camping, “...
47eastI look up as I walkSakamoto Kyu
I look up as I walkSakamoto Kyuplay_arrow
The classic song that became a huge hit when sung by the singer Kyu Sakamoto...
48eastCountry RoadHon’na Yoko
Country RoadHon'na Yokoplay_arrow
Studio Ghibli's animated film 'Whisper of the Heart'...
49eastBig Song
Big Songplay_arrow
I sang it in my childhood and in elementary school, so it feels nostalgic...
50eastTo the Sun in the Palm of Your Hand
To the Sun in the Palm of Your Handplay_arrow
Takashi Yanase, the creator of Anpanman...