Rustic Radiance: The 10 Best Camping Lights for Outdoor Illumination

* Illuminate your campsite ambience with these 10 decorative lanterns
* Ideal for camping, fishing, outdoor entertainment and reading
* Features lamps, lanterns and string lights

Still planning that big vacation, but couldn’t find the time? Grab a few friends and opt for an inexpensive camping trip. When’s the last time you slept under the stars or cooked dinner over an open fire? And the best bit: You can experiment with fun decorative lights to help brighten and beautify your campsite.

Pack your bags, grab your hiking boots and discover SPY’s picks for the 10 best camping lights for outdoor illumination.

1. Portable Outdoor Lantern by Surborder Shop

This environmentally-friendly lantern quickly brightens your campsite without draining all the energy, thanks to its 24-hour continuous lighting time. With a fast and easy install, you’ll be able to keep your campsite safe and well-lit throughout the night.

Buy: Portable Outdoor Lantern by Surborder Shop $8.68

2. Rechargeable LED Emergency Lamp by Cite Lighting

Find yourself sitting in absolute darkness in your tent? Put the panic on pause and grab this rechargeable lamp that mimics a strong and bright torch light. With three modes: soft, general and strong light, this easy-to-use lamp is great to use across camping, emergencies, reading and entertainment. It also features a built-in rechargeable lithium battery and functions as a Spare Charge Pal to charge your USB-enabled electronic devices.

Buy: Rechargeable LED Emergency Lamp by Cite Lighting $9.99

3. 4 LED Emergency Tent Light by ZLF

Easily illuminate the whole campsite without the worry of outages thanks to the 150 lumens of this 4 LED tent light. Lightweight and durable, this handy camping lantern is built with superior, high-quality materials that are safe and water resistant, so you can use it whenever or wherever you go.

Buy: 4 LED Emergency Tent Light by ZLF $9.99

4. Set Fairy String Lights by Yihong

Serving as a stylish decorative piece, this two-set of Fairy String Lights add illumination to your tent, campsite or for any outdoor get-together. Complete with a remote, you can easily turn on/off and adjust its effect from flash and twinkle to slow fade and steady. Rain or shine, you’ll be able to transform your campsite into a whimsical wonder.

Buy: 2 Set Fairy String Lights by Yihong $12.99

5. 2 Pack Portable Outdoor Camping Lantern by Etekcity

Constructed with military-grade materials, this ultra bright 2-pack portable lantern was designed for a longer lifespan and carry 360° of luminous light while saving energy. Constructed with convenience in mind, this extremely lightweight lantern allows you to take your lantern on the go with ease. When not in use, collapse the lantern to a smaller size; in your luggage or backpack, you’ll be able to store it effortlessly as it takes minimal space.

Buy: 2 Pack Portable Outdoor Camping Lantern by Etekcity

6. Collapsible Clover Style Camping Tent Lantern by Suaoki

Ideal for camping, hiking, fishing or as a light source for late night readings under the stars, this portable, foldable and durable lantern gives you the ultimate flexibility when it comes to light source. You’ll never be without a full battery thanks to its turbo charge design via a micro USB port. This smart camping lantern also comes with a smart protection chip that protects it from overcharging.

Buy: Collapsible Clover Style Camping Tent Lantern by Suaoki $15.99

7. 3-Mode LED Camping Lantern by Cedar

Whether you’re gazing at the stars or need a lantern to help you trek confidently in the dark, this 3-Mode LED Camping Lantern offers the appropriate setting (low, medium and high) for exploration, night vision and emergency SOS. With 30 days of light, you’ll be able to illuminate your adventures with a single set of batteries.

Buy: 3-Mode LED Camping Lantern by Cedar $12.99

8. LED String Lights by Coleman

Give your tent a warm and inviting ambiance with these portable tiny LED lanterns. These versatile string lights also add a fun and charming touch to any outdoor festivities and BBQs.

Buy: LED String Lights by Coleman $16.16

9. StarLight LED Lantern by AYL

Boasting six full days of power, it’s no surprise this lantern is deemed the most reliable lantern in the market. It uses LED bulbs with an output of 600 lumens, guaranteeing you crystal clarity and over 100,000 hours of use. Lightweight, shockproof and water resistant, you can rest assure knowing your campsite well remain lit no matter the weather conditions.

Buy: StarLight LED Lantern by AYL $19.99 ​​

10. Compact Solar Camping Lantern by Bigfoot Outdoor Products

Small enough to fit in your pocket or hang on your backpack, you’ll never have to worry about wandering in the dark or stumbling around your tent. This compact solar lantern provides over 10 hours of LED light on a single charge. It offers three lighting modes so you can adjust brightness according to your needs.

Buy: Compact Solar Camping Lantern by Bigfoot Outdoor Products $49.99