No matter how much you camp, one of the most stressful aspects of planning camping trips is figuring out what you are going to eat. Preparing and eating food is one of our favorite parts of camping. But sometimes the choices can get a bit limited.
Everyone loves a burger on the grill, but it is also fun to mix it up a bit. So we have made a point of gathering some of our favorite camping meals for you. We have compiled over 100 Easy Camping Meals that you can try out on your next camping trip to the great outdoors!
They do include some of the classics, but also a ton of new camping food that you may want to try. There is something here for everyone, from kids to grandparents, from vegans to carnivores. We sorted them by meals, so breakfast, lunch or dinner- you are covered!
We even included some yummy desserts that the whole family will love. Also, download our FREE Printable Menu Planner and Shopping List below to help make sure you have everything you need.
Breakfast Camping Meals To Start Your Day The Right Way
1. BBQ Breakfast Scrambler
BBQ Breakfast Scrambler
2. Breakfast Burrito Campfire Style
Breakfast Burrito Campfire Style
3. Campfire Donuts
Campfire Donuts
4. Campfire French Toast
Campfire French Toast
5. Apple Sweet Potato Hash
Apple Sweet Potato Hash
6. Campers Breakfast Hash
Campers Breakfast Hash
7. Campfire Toasted Cinnamon Rolls
Campfire Toasted Cinnamon Rolls
8. Farmers Breakfast
Farmers Breakfast
9. Campfire Bacon
Campfire Bacon
10. Apricot Ginger Oatmeal
Apricot Ginger Oatmeal
11. Sausage and Hashbrown Breakfast Pizza
Sausage and Hashbrown Breakfast Pizza
12. Carrot Cake Oatmeal
Carrot Cake Oatmeal
13. Orange Blueberry Muffins
Orange Blueberry Muffins
14. Dutch Oven Banana Bread
Dutch Oven Banana Bread
15. Egg Bake Breakfast Foil Packet
Egg Bake Breakfast Foil Packet
16. Hot Ham and Pineapple Sandwiches
Hot Ham and Pineapple Sandwiches
17. Campfire Raspberry Pancakes in a Dutch Oven
Campfire Raspberry Pancakes in a Dutch Oven
18. Campfire Eclairs
Campfire Eclairs
19. Campfire Skillet Oreo Cinnamon Buns
Campfire Skillet Oreo Cinnamon Buns
20. Campfire Fried Eggs With Potatoes and Bacon Hash
Campfire Fried Eggs With Potatoes and Bacon Hash
21. Campfire Breakfast Burger
Campfire Breakfast Burger
22. Campfire Orange Cinnamon Rolls
Campfire Orange Cinnamon Rolls
23. Campfire Cinnamon Blueberry Bread
Campfire Cinnamon Blueberry Bread
24. Campfire S’mores Granola
Campfire S’mores Granola
25. Campfire Breakfast Casserole
Campfire Breakfast Casserole
26. Campfire Cinnamon Rollups
Campfire Cinnamon Rollups
27. Campfire Beer Pancakes
Campfire Beer Pancakes
Just add a little maple syrup-MMMmmmm!
28. Healthy Instant Oatmeal
Healthy Instant Oatmeal
Always a hearty meal!
29. Lumberjack Breakfast In Foil Packet
Lumberjack Breakfast In Foil Packet
Aluminum foil packets are easy peasy!
30. Camping Breakfast Burritos
Camping Breakfast Burritos
A classic recipe with SO many possible variations.
31. Paper Bag Eggs
Paper Bag Eggs
32. Omelet In A Bag
Omelet In A Bag
Pre-prep an omelet for each person and carry in a plastic ziplock bag. Then just pour and cook.
33. Breakfast Burritos
Breakfast Burritos
Make scrambled eggs and then add just about anything you want. We love black beans, chopped peppers, hash browns, ground beef, sour cream- really any of your favorite toppings. Then wrap in a tortilla with a bit of hot sauce!
Lunch Recipes You’ll Have Fun Making!
34. Taco Salad In A Bag
Taco Salad In A Bag
35. Cashew Chicken Salad Wrap
Cashew Chicken Salad Wrap
36. Hot Ham And Cheese Croissants
Hot Ham And Cheese Croissants
37. Hot Dogs With Quick Cast Iron Beans
Hot Dogs With Quick Cast Iron Beans
Classic recipe with hot dogs and home made baked beans!
38. Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich Loaf
Grilled Ham And Cheese Sandwich Loaf
39. Chicken and Black Bean Nachos
Chicken and Black Bean Nachos
BONUS RECIPE!
Homemade Corned Beef Sandwiches
This recipe from our friends at Sweet and Savory Meals is SO GOOD, we aren’t even going to charge you!
40. Camping Hot Dogs
Camping Hot Dogs
An interesting take on the old idea of a hot dog in a hot dog bun. These can be eaten right out of the camp fire.
41. Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets
Shrimp Scampi Foil Packets
42. Campfire Pizza Nachos
Campfire Pizza Nachos
43. Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches
Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches
44. Camping Quesadilla
Camping Quesadilla
We love to make these with our left over grilled chicken breasts.
45. Campfire Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
Campfire Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
This recipe uses caramelized onions and provolone, but you could make it with ham and cheddar cheese, American cheese, whatever you would like. I love a touch of dijon mustard myself!
46. Campfire Philly Cheese Steak Sandwich
BBQ Hot Dog And Potato Packs
A simple camping lunch you can prepare ahead and just heat up.
47. Campfire Pizza Cones
Campfire Pizza Cones
A cool new campfire take on pizza- easy to make and eaten straight from the foil. A great meal and fun for all!
48. Cheesy Garlic Fries In Foil
Cheesy Garlic Fries In Foil
Yummy for kids and adults alike! Try substituting sweet potatoes. WOW!
49. Campfire Pizza Pockets
Campfire Pizza Pockets
50. Campfire Bean ‘N’ Ham Soup
Campfire Bean ‘N’ Ham Soup
Make it at home and then heat up over the camp stove!
51. BBQ Pork Walking Taco
BBQ Pork Walking Taco
Pair it up with some grilled corn.
52. Bacon Ranch Chilled Potatoes
Bacon Ranch Chilled Potatoes
53. Cheesy Potato Bundles
Cheesy Potato Bundles
54. Fiery Campfire Veggies
Fiery Campfire Veggies
Delicious Dinner Recipes For Your Next Camping Trip
Try these delicious recipes on your next trip. See how much you can pre-prep and do some quick cooking at camp. Spend more time with family and friends.
These recipes are pretty simple so you will find it easy to substitute for vegetarian friendly choices, keto, vegan, or any other type of diet.
55. Campfire Nachos
Fiery Campfire Veggies
Easy prep and loads of fun around the fire.
56. Chili Campfire Bake
Chili Campfire Bake
57. Cheesy Potato and Sausage Foil Packets
Cheesy Potato and Sausage Foil Packets
Easy meal to prepare early and then heat up on the spot.
58. Garlic Sausage and Asparagus
Garlic Sausage and Asparagus
59. Southwestern Chicken Packets
Southwestern Chicken Packets
60. Foil Wrapped Salmon With Herbs And Lemon
Foil Wrapped Salmon With Herbs And Lemon
61. Camping French Bread Pizza
Camping French Bread Pizza
62. Three Ingredient Bean And Cheese Campfire Dip
Three Ingredient Bean And Cheese Campfire Dip
63. Dutch Oven Beef Stew
Dutch Oven Beef Stew
64. Sausage Pierogie Campfire Foil Packets
Sausage Pierogie Campfire Foil Packets
65. BBQ Chicken Foil Packs
BBQ Chicken Foil Packs
66. Campfire Pizza Roll Recipe
Campfire Pizza Roll Recipe
67. Camping Mac n Cheese
Camping Mac n Cheese
68. Hobo Dinners
Hobo Dinners
69. Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
70. Camping Haystacks
Camping Haystacks
71. Loaded Baked Potato Soup
Loaded Baked Potato Soup
72. Grilled Pasta Packets
Grilled Pasta Packets
73. Dutch Oven Chicken Marbella
Dutch Oven Chicken Marbella
74. Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets
75. Honey Garlic Chicken Foil Packets
Honey Garlic Chicken Foil Packets
76. Campfire Paella
Campfire Paella
77. BBQ Chicken Potato Foil Packet
BBQ Chicken Potato Foil Packet
78. Cabbage And Sausage Foil Packets
Cabbage And Sausage Foil Packets
79. Hobo Hamburgers
Hobo Hamburgers
80. Grilled Meat ‘N’ Potatoes Foil Packets
Grilled Meat ‘N’ Potatoes Foil Packets
81. Dutch Oven Pizza
Dutch Oven Pizza
82. Campfire Bundles
Campfire Bundles
83. Campfire Tex Mex White Bean Chicken Foil Packets
Campfire Tex Mex White Bean Chicken Foil Packets
84. Campfire Chicken Stew
Campfire Chicken Stew
85. Grilled BBQ Chicken and Vegetables in Foil
Grilled BBQ Chicken and Vegetables in Foil
Campfire Desserts Your Kids Will Love
Sitting around an open fire with your camping crew after a day of hiking and a hearty dinner, your thoughts will eventually turn to dessert. Roasting marshmallows for smores is of course a camping tradition, but there are so many more easy dessert ideas that you can try.
86. Campfire Apple Pie Packets
Campfire Apple Pie Packets
87. Campfire Monkey Bread
Campfire Monkey Bread
88. Campfire Banana Boats
Campfire Banana Boats
89. Campfire Cinnamon Roll Waffles
Campfire Cinnamon Roll Waffles
90. Pound Cake And Berry Campfire Skillet Dessert
Pound Cake And Berry Campfire Skillet Dessert
91. Campfire Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Campfire Pineapple Upside Down Cake
92. Campfire Pies
Campfire Pies
93. Apple Pie French Toast Rolls
Apple Pie French Toast Rolls
94. 3 Ingredient Blackberry Campfire Cobbler
3 Ingredient Blackberry Campfire Cobbler
95. Dutch Oven Cinnamon Nut Pull-Aparts
Dutch Oven Cinnamon Nut Pull-Aparts
96. Less Mess S’Mores
Less Mess S’Mores
97. Dutch Oven S’Mores Cake
Dutch Oven S’Mores Cake
98. Baileys Dipped Toasted Marshmallows
Baileys Dipped Toasted Marshmallows
99. Dutch Oven 7 Layer Brownies
Dutch Oven 7 Layer Brownies
100. Campfire Cones
Campfire Cones
Camping Food Is The Best Food
If you love these camping recipes, you might want to check out some of our other recipes:
- Tired of cooking on your camping trip and need a break – check out these non-cook camping meals
- If you enjoy letting your crock pot do most of the cooking, you will love these slow cooker recipes.
- Do you like to indulge while RV camping, these delicious dutch oven campfire desserts might be just what you are looking for.
- Thinking about cooking outdoors? These cast iron skillet recipes are perfect for your next camping trip.
We hope you enjoy our 100+ camping meals and get to try some out on your next camping trip. If you do, please stop back and let us know what you think.
Grainne Foley
Grainne Foley grew up in Ireland and spent summers caravanning around Europe with her family. Now, as a wife and mother of 2, she spent 5 years traveling the USA as a full time RVing family. She is passionate about travel, and helping others who are considering the RV lifestyle. She has created dozens of helpful RVing checklists which are available throughout the website, and has curated hundreds of simple, flavorful meals for families on the go.