How to attend
Get on the listSign up with your email and get the Hipcamp app to to be notified when we announce new campouts.
Wait for an inviteKeep your eyes peeled for campout announcements throughout the summer.
Race to RSVPMagic Passes are awarded on a first-come, first-served basis, so you’ll need to hurry to snag a spot.
Campout locations
What to expect
Magical locationsFind yourself outside at beautiful, private campsites you won’t find anywhere else.
Gear and guidesGet hooked up with gear packages, guided experiences, and more from REI Co-op and surprise guests.
Over the best weekendsLook out for campouts near you and all across the US, all summer long.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Hipcamp?
For the avid camper, Hipcamp unlocks access to over 5 million acres of beautiful, private camping you won’t find anywhere else. With instant booking and hundreds of thousands of real camper reviews, we’re the simplest way to find and reserve the best campsites on Earth. Pitch your tent, park your rig, or cozy up in a cabin near private waterfalls, wildflower meadows, rolling ranches, vineyards, and more.
What is the Summer of Magic?
Hipcamp and REI have teamed up to host a series of free campouts and other outdoor experiences passed out as Magic Passes throughout the summer. We believe that nature — and spending time outside immersed in it — is a magical experience. Through the Summer of Magic campaign, we aim to help thousands of campers enjoy that incredible feeling.
How do I find new campouts?
Sign up to be notified via email and Hipcamp app push notification when we drop new campouts.
How do I get early access to campout drops?
1. Sign up to be notified here.
2. Download the Hipcamp app and turn on push notifications to find out about new campouts 2 hours before anyone else.
Where are the campouts going to be?
We’ll release campout locations across the entire United States. For specific locations, make sure to sign up for campout drop notifications.
Once I sign up for drop notifications, do I need to do anything else?
If you’re interested in receiving a Magic Pass for a particular campout, request one by clicking the “Yes, please” button in the drop announcement push notification or email.
What is a Magic Pass?
Magic Passes unlock access to various types of rewards: Free spots at Summer of Magic campouts;, “Hipcash” (credit toward a future Hipcamp stay); products provided by REI, Hipcamp, and participating brands; and complimentary access to firewood, eggs, ice, and other camping supplies during a campout. See additional details in our Terms & Conditions.
How many Magic Passes will be given out?
Together with our partners, we’ll be rewarding over 1,000 Magic Passes throughout the summer.
What inspired the REI Co-op + Hipcamp partnership?
You! Hipcamp has a wide range of outdoor stays. The co-op has the gear and the know-how. We both believe in the connection to the outdoors. Together, we're making it easier to get outside whether—you're new to the outdoors, a total pro or somewhere in between.
I’m a journalist and want to attend a campout.
Great! Please reach out to press@hipcamp.com.
Who is behind the Summer of Magic artwork?
Hipcamp collaborated with illustrator and painter Wyatt Hersey to create the Summer of Magic Campout Series artwork. Wyatt’s work explores narratives of relational ecology, deep ecology, and ecological consciousness. His background as a wildlife biologist and nature connection mentor greatly informs his work as a visual artist, as does his belief that art is an essential expression of the goodness of humanity. Wyatt loves biking, is an avid birder, is learning to surf and spends as much time as possible outside. You can follow Wyatt on Instagram and view more of his work on his portfolio website.
I have more questions about the Summer of Magic
For more information about the Summer of Magic Campout Series, hit up our support team.