How to Make a Camp Shower

Here’s a simple guide on how to make a camp shower—easy, budget-friendly, and adaptable depending on what supplies you have.

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1. Solar Shower Bag (Easiest DIY)

What you need:

• A solar shower bag (or even a sturdy black trash bag)
  
• Rope or a tree branch for hanging
  

Steps:

1. Fill the bag with water and let it sit in the sun for a few hours (black bags heat water faster).
   
2. Hang it from a tree branch or a sturdy hook.
   
3. Use the attached nozzle or poke a small hole in the bottom for water flow.
   

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2. Gravity-Powered Bucket Shower

What you need:

• 5-gallon bucket with lid
  
• Drill (or something to poke holes)
  
• Rope or bungee cords
  

Steps:

1. Drill small holes in the bottom of the bucket (or install a spigot).
   
2. Fill with water, put on the lid, and hoist the bucket onto a branch or a tall stand.
   
3. Stand underneath and lift the lid slightly (or open the spigot) to let water out.
   

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3. Pump Sprayer Shower (Pressurized)

What you need:

• 2-gallon garden pump sprayer (clean, unused)
  
• Optional: attach a shower head or hose sprayer
  

Steps:

1. Fill with warm water.
   
2. Pump the sprayer to build pressure.
   
3. Use the attached nozzle as your shower head—great for rinsing off after hikes.
   

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4. Simple Privacy Upgrade

• Shower tent or tarp walls → for privacy
  
• Wooden pallet or rubber mat → to avoid muddy feet
  
• Quick-dry towel → saves space and dries fast
  

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⚠️ Tips & Safety:

• Use biodegradable soap to protect the environment.
  
• Always shower at least 200 feet away from natural water sources.
  
• If heating water on a fire or stove, let it cool before pouring into your shower setup (avoid burns).
  

Try these shower hacks the next time you need to shower in the wilderness! You don’t need to worry about making your own shower when staying at Camp Lakewood Campground, because we have showers!