The data displays the leading reasons why people participated in camping in North America in 2017. During the survey, 38% of respondents strongly agreed that camping was a great way to escape the stress of everyday life.
Camping is a time to just relax and not feel like I have to be somewhere or do something | 40 |
Camping is a great way for me to escape the stress of everyday life | 38 |
Camping allows me to clear my mind | 37 |
I like to camp as part of a group of friends or family | 36 |
Camping is an affordable vacation option | 31 |
I almost always incorporate hiking or walking in my camping trips | 30 |
I like to be physically active on my camping trips | 27 |
Camping helps to improve my overall health | 26 |
While camping I feel more independent and empowered | 24 |
When I go camping, I like to let loose and blow off some steam | 24 |
Going camping introduced me to other physical activities I might not have participated in otherwise | 21 |
I would rather spend my money on camping than on stuff | 18 |
I like campgrounds that have organized activities | 14 |