The Dyrt’s 2025 Camping Report Presented by Toyota Trucks highlights the continued rise of farm camping, with 14.1% of campers opting to stay on farms in 2024—three times higher than five years ago.
The report, based on survey data from The Dyrt’s camper community, a representative sample of U.S. residents, and camping property managers across all 50 states, provides an in-depth look at camping industry trends.
“The steady increase in the popularity of camping on farms fits with overall trends in the camping industry,” The Dyrt CEO Kevin Long said in a press release. “There are more campers out there looking for varied experiences, and farmers often offer unique settings with animals and agriculture. Plus, hosting campers is a great additional revenue stream for farmers, often with very little overhead.”
The percentage of campers who stayed at least one night on a farm has steadily risen since 2019, when the figure stood at 4.2%. The percentage grew to 5% in 2020, 7% in 2021, 8.5% in 2022, and 11.1% in 2023.
Privacy and access to nature are among the primary reasons campers choose farm stays. “Being able to set up camp outside of traditional campgrounds affords us more privacy so we can enjoy the peace and quiet we love,” said The Dyrt camper Robert Q. of New Jersey.
“We’ve camped at multiple horse farms in the past—it’s a bonus to be around horses. We tend to mix it up; we’ve stayed at plenty of parks and private campgrounds. But all things being equal, we prefer to ‘crash camp’ or stay on private property,” Robert noted.
Farm settings accommodate a range of camping preferences, from primitive tents to RVs. The report indicates that 51.4% of farm campers prefer RVs and trailers, compared to 45.1% of all campers.
Additionally, 13.6% of farm campers choose camper vans, a higher percentage than the 8.3% among all campers. Farm camping is also more prevalent in winter, with 42.4% of farm campers participating during the colder months, compared to 28.5% of all campers.
The opportunity to interact with farm animals and rural landscapes adds to the appeal. “It was a small farm, just a few feisty goats and several happy chickens whose delicious eggs I enjoyed the entire time I spent on the land,” said The Dyrt camper Genesis L. of Texas.
