Reddit rules index · read 2026-09-26
Can you promote on r/camping?
Self-promotion restricted Its rules restrict self-promotion. Posts that promote your own work are likely to be removed.
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A subreddit for campers concerned more about the act of recreational camping and less concerned about hiking long distances or light gear. Primarily for tent/hammock camping. No RV camping here.
What its rules say about promotion
Ads, blogs, websites
Advertising of your own or some else blogs/websites/channels is not allowed Asking for blogs/websites/channels recommendation should also be kept to a minimum. The moderators reserve the right to remove any post asking for blogs/websites/channels recommendations.
All 10 rules of r/camping
- Stay On Topic
All posts must be about camping (generally tent or hammock) and closely related topics like gear, destinations and camping food. [Check this list of outdoor related subreddits to see if there is a more specific subreddit](https://www.reddit.com/r/CampingandHiking/wiki/edit/index/related_subreddits) - Be Nice
Don't be a jerk. We are here because we love camping. Refrain from insults, attacks, bigotry, etc. - Trip Details Required
Trip details beyond location must be provided with all picture/video posts. Any type of information to add context is valuable. E.g. how did you get there, how long did you camp, what was the weather, were reservations/permits required, what tent did you use, what did you eat, how many people were with you, etc /r/camping is a place for conversation and sharing information. Drop-and-Run style posts are discouraged. Please stick around after posting and interact with the community. - No RV Camping
RV's, large trailers, large and small vans, campers, pop-up campers, and cabins are not allowed. Please take RV to /r/GoRVing or check out /r/vanlife. - Ads, blogs, websites
Advertising of your own or some else blogs/websites/channels is not allowed Asking for blogs/websites/channels recommendation should also be kept to a minimum. The moderators reserve the right to remove any post asking for blogs/websites/channels recommendations. - No Reposts, OC Only
If a photo, must be original content. No reposts, no memes (unless you regularly submit other content) and no AI. - No NSFW Content
'Not Safe For Work' content is not allowed - No Surveys
Surveys and market research are not allowed as they are requested too frequently and are never popular. Do not ask the moderators about the possibility to post a survey. Please take them to /r/samplesize - No Short Links
No link shorteners. Link shorteners to Amazon products pages or any other websites are not allowed. The moderators have no way of guaranteeing the links are safe and they do not want to risk the safety of the community. - Low Effort/repeated question Post
All posts must show a minimum level of effort and thought. Vague or overly broad questions (e.g., “What’s the best tent?”, “Where should I go camping?”) will be removed unless they provide enough detail to encourage meaningful discussion or advice. This includes gear questions, location requests, and general tips/tricks. Posts that are too short, unclear, or look like they were written with little care may also be removed. Moderators reserve the right to remove posts they consider low-effort.
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