LEGO sets inspired by camping have been a mainstay right from the early days of the minifigure, with models like 6694 Car with Camper in the classic LEGO Town theme. Here are five great sets for anyone looking to take their LEGO characters into the great outdoors.
Camping is an incredibly popular way to engage with nature so it makes sense that this way of getting away from it all has made its way into the brick over the years. Many different LEGO themes have offered camper vans, caravans, cabin, tents and more, all allowing LEGO characters to get out into nature and enjoy a rustic vacation.
Over the years the LEGO Group have done a great job bringing the great outdoors to life in a fun and creative way. Join Blocks, the monthly LEGO magazine, to visit some of the best LEGO sets inspired by camping…
60454 Holiday Adventure Camper Van
The LEGO Group’s latest rendition of the camper van is 60454 Holiday Adventure Camper Van. This set joins a long list of LEGO camper vans in City and Town before it, with one of the earliest being 1984’s 6694 Car with Camper. What makes 60454 Holiday Adventure Camper Van stand out from the others is its striking red and white colour scheme and multiple moving parts.
As well as opening at the side, the camper comes equipped with a working door, opening roof window and sliding toilet door. As well as the vehicle, the set has you build a small campfire and two chairs – perfect for a cosy camping scene.
21338 A-Frame Cabin
21338 A-Frame Cabin is camping in style (‘glamping’ if you must). Combing rustic charm with modern amenities, the A-Frame Cabin shows that camping isn’t always small tents and muddy fields. aAde up of 2,082 pieces, this set was released back in 2023 under LEGO Ideas. It is in a similar scale to a modular building, but very much set in nature rather than the city.
The A-Frame Cabin works well both as a standalone set or when combined with other rustic sets like 910041 Camping Adventure. The warm colour palette evokes a cosy autumnal feeling which cements the unique set’s place in this list.
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910041 Camping Adventure
669 pieces of pure camping joy – it’s no wonder 910041 Camping Adventure made it to the finals of BrickLink’s Designer Program Series 3. Limited to only 30,000 units, Camping Adventure manages to blend nostalgic designs with modern building techniques. Designer Joshua Kingma has skilfully stuffed this build with several features including a functioning door and an attached awning.
If you’re into diorama style builds or love vintage campers, this set combines fun, nostalgia and creativity in a great way. It pairs well with 21338 A-Frame Cabin.
9472 Attack on Weathertop
9472 Attack On Weathertop depicts the moment when the hobbits’ campfire dinner is interrupted by the Ringwraiths. The 406 part set comes with two Ringwraiths, Aragorn, Frodo and Merry. The LEGO design team has managed to faithfully recreate not only the fortress area but also the small alcove where the group cook their dinner. So yes, it counts as a camping set!
The main section is built using hinge pieces which allows the build to swing open, revealing a fully decorated interior. Alongside the exclusive Ringwraiths, Frodo and Merry minifigures, 9472 Attack on Weathertop also includes a whole heap of accessories and play features. Attack on Weathertop is not only a great The Lord of The Rings set, it’s also a great camping inspired set.
60202 People Pack – Outdoor Adventure
From 2016 to 2019, the LEGO Group released a series of People Packs. These packs cover range of themes from Space to the Beach within the City theme. 2018’s 60202 People Pack – Outdoor Adventure answered the call for a camping inspired pack.
Stuffed full of ideas, People Pack – Outdoor Adventure builds 15 minifigures, all of which are exclusive to this set. Additionally, the red tent and eagle are also unique to this set. Whilst fairly basic on its own, Outdoor Adventure was the perfect add-on set. It pairs effortlessly with other outdoor or camping themed sets like 21338 A-Frame Cabin or 60454 Holiday Adventure Camper Van. 60202 People Pack – Outdoor Adventure encouraged LEGO fans to build and populate their own campsite.
Whether it’s a cosy campsite nestled in the woods, a scenic mountain cabin, or an adventurous road trip with a camper van, LEGO camping sets offer endless possibilities for imaginative play. Perfect for nature lovers and LEGO enthusiasts alike, they provide an exciting blend of outdoor adventure and building fun.