Playmobil camping sets vary in size, typically including anywhere from about 9 pieces up to 54 pieces.

Recommended ages depend on the specific set, but Playmobil camping sets are commonly aimed at children from about 4 years up to around 10 years.

Playmobil camping toys are made primarily from ABS plastic (Acrylonitrile Butadiene Styrene).

Common accessories include tents, kayaks with oars, a hammock, table, umbrella, radio, lantern, food items or cans, pots and pans, and small animal figures such as a dog.

Playmobil camping sets promote creative, hands-on play and help develop fine motor skills. They also encourage basic problem-solving or engineering-type thinking as children assemble and arrange the camping scenes.

Playmobil camping sets feature outdoor and water-sport themes, such as campsite scenes and kayaking adventures.

Water-play elements are represented mainly by kayaks and oars. Kayaks typically hold one figure, and some sets include two kayaks to accommodate multiple figures.