Easy and Delicious Camping Recipes for Your Next Adventure (2024)

These will make everyone a happy—and full—camper.

By Beth Branch
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Camping season has arrived! After a long day of hiking and exploring the outdoors, there's nothing better than gathering around the campfire for a delicious meal.

To help you plan your next camping trip accordingly, we’ve put together a list of our best camping recipes, like side dishes, easy snacks, and even some sweet treats because what's camping without s'mores?

Grill up some hot dogs, corn, and all kinds of kebabs. And never fear, if you bring along a camp grill or prefer to cook over the campfire, these recipes are delicious either way!

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Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake

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This five-ingredient campfire-grilled pineapple upside-down cake goes way beyond charred marshmallows for an impressively-memorable camping dessert.

Get the recipe for Campfire-Grilled Pineapple Upside Down Cake.

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S'mores Three Ways

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Look, there's absolutely nothing wrong with a regular s'mores—but we think it's time to give the classic recipe some decadent upgrades.

Get the recipe for S'mores Three Ways.

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Grilled Corn with Mexican "Street Style" Topping

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Make this popular grilled corn topping on your next camping trip or at your next barbecue!

Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Mexican "Street Style" Topping.

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Hot Dogs with Quick Cast-Iron Beans

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After a long day of exploring the great outdoors, you're going to be craving a hearty meal. This classic camping dinner recipe is easy to throw together—thanks to a grill and a cast iron skillet.

Get the recipe for Hot Dogs with Quick Cast-Iron Beans.

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Grilled Watermelon and Halloumi Kebabs with Basil Salt

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The perfect vegetarian camping appetizer or side dish, these skewers take advantage of fresh summer watermelon and pair it with salty halloumi.

Get the recipe for Grilled Watermelon and Halloumi Kebabs with Basil Salt.

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Chicken and Black Bean Nachos

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The best thing about this foil pack recipe? It can be eaten anywhere your adventure takes you.

Get the recipe for Chicken and Black Bean Nachos.

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Grilled Orange Old-Fashioned

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If you're looking for a fun drink to make on your next camping trip, how fun is this co*cktail garnished with a toasted marshmallow!?

Get the recipe for Grilled Orange Old-Fashioned.

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Blackberry-Glazed Chicken

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Psst. Fresh blackberries break down into a tangy sauce incredibly fast, and turn standard grilled chicken into a sweet-tart wonder.

Get the recipe for Blackberry-Glazed Chicken.

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Grilled Hot Dogs with Fixin's

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Pair your dog with one of these delicious toppings, including spicy chiles and tangy pickled onions.

Get the recipe for Grilled Hot Dogs with Fixin's.

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Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies

Equally at home on a grill or cooked over campfire coals, this cast-iron brownie, packed with marshmallow, caramel, and salted almond gets all kinds of crispy on the edges, but stays gooey and delicious on the inside.

Get the recipe Cast-Iron Caramel, Marshmallow, and Salted Almond Brownies.

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Mason Jar Lemonade

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Two ingredients, plus water and ice, are all it takes to make this classic summer sipper. Just combine in a mason jar and shake!

Get the recipe for Mason Jar Lemonade.

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Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip with Fire-Roasted Bread

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The best part about this dip aside from how delicious it is? You can prepare and serve it your cast iron skillet! It's the perfect camping appetizer or snack

Get the recipe for Skillet Spinach-Artichoke Dip.

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Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs

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Looking for vegetarian or vegan camping recipes? Fresh thyme and a light marinade make these easy grilled kebabs taste incredible!

Get the recipe for Tofu, Tomato, and Zucchini Kebabs.

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Skillet S'mores

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To avoid unnecessary prep and mess on your camping trip, take advantage of make ahead camping recipes. You can assemble these miniature s'mores skillets beforehand, which makes them the perfect "bake-and-take" treats.

Get the recipe for Skillet S'mores.

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Beer-Braised Chicken

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This spicy pulled chicken can be packed into tortillas, piled onto soft buns, or eaten straight on a plate with perhaps a side of grilled corn.

Get the recipe for Beer-Braised Chicken.

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Seared Sausage with Cabbage and Pink Lady Apples

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Don't forget to pack your dutch oven! This is camping food at its finest. It's simple, hearty, and full of flavor.

Get the recipe for Seared Sausage with Cabbage and Pink Lady Apples.

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Grilled Corn with Red Pepper Jelly Glaze

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Spice up your summer corn with this easy glaze! You'll want to slather it on everything.

Get the recipe for Grilled Corn with Red Pepper Jelly Glaze.

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Mason Jar Watermelon Frosé

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Summer is here and it's time to kick back and relax with a boozy frozen treat!

Get the recipe for Mason Jar Watermelon Frosé.

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Perfect Grilled Burgers

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You can't go wrong with this basic campfire staple. Set up a grilling rack over some coals, form some patties from meat, salt them generously, and you've got a delicious meal.

Get the recipe for Perfect Grilled Burgers.

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Toasty Cinnamon Twists

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This simple and cinnamon-filled campfire treat is easy to whip up and will become a new family favorite! They're kid-friendly and only a few ingredients.

Get the recipe for Toasty Cinnamon Twists.

Easy and Delicious Camping Recipes for Your Next Adventure (2024)

FAQs

What is the best food to cook for camping? ›

  • pizzas (try a flatbread, toss with some can chicken/artichokes/olives/tomatoes)
  • grilled sandwiches (panini style)
  • hobo meals(foil packets filled with veggies/protein)
  • shish-kabob.
  • eggs/pancakes/breakfast burritos.
  • kettle type foods(chili/stew/sausage+potatoes+green beans)
  • grilled fruit/veggies/steaks/chicken/ribs.

What is your favorite food to bring camping? ›

Any kind of food can be taken when going camping. For example “ meat, for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, granola bars, shelled peanuts, potato chips, dip, salsa, eggs, hotdogs, coffee, etc. And if you drink, bring lots of alcohol.

What food to take camping for 3 days? ›

You can have no-cook camping meals that are tasty, healthy, and fun to eat.
  • Peanut Butter and Honey or Jelly Sandwiches. ...
  • Stacked Crackers. ...
  • Hummus and Veggie Sticks. ...
  • Nutty Berry Trail Mix or Granola Trail Mix. ...
  • Jerky. ...
  • Sandwich Wraps.
Aug 24, 2015

What is the best long life food for camping? ›

On a long 4WD trip, food with a long shelf life is your friend… and food with a long shelf life that doesn't require refrigeration is your best friend! Think UHT milk, tinned tuna, canned lentils and beans, and pretty much anything that is dehydrated – or, preferably, freeze-dried.

What is an easy camping dinner? ›

Simple Grilled Flank Steak

Flank steak is a long and thin cut of beef, so it doesn't take forever to cook which means it's perfect for camping. Grill the steak for 3 to 5 minutes per side and serve it up with a side of beans—it's that easy!

What is easy camping food for a week? ›

For some alternative easy camping recipes, consider peanut butter and banana wraps, grilled cheese sandwiches, tuna sandwiches, deli wraps, and quesadillas. Or bring veggies like corn, peas, and peppers. Sausage and pepper foil packets make a great easy lunch too, just don't forget the olive oil!

What meat is best for camping? ›

#1 Smoked Sausage, AKA Meat Sticks offer the best of all worlds. They're dense in protein and calories, affordable, long lasting even when refrigerated, and don't suffer much meat sweats. They're snackable directly out of the bag, requiring zero prep work, or can be cut up and added into meals.

What food to take camping without fridge? ›

Non-Refrigerated Camping Food To Consider
  • Bagels with cream cheese.
  • Cereal with powdered milk.
  • Instant oatmeal.
  • Honey or syrup.
  • Toast with peanut butter.
  • Homemade or store-bought muffins.
  • Tortillas.
  • Breakfast-style potatoes.

What are side dishes to bring camping? ›

Top 8 Camping Side Dishes
  • Avocado.
  • Sliced Tomato.
  • Frozen or Canned Veggies.
  • Instant Mashed Potatoes.
  • Precooked Rice.
  • Quinoa Packets.
  • Tortellini.
  • Cold Pasta Salad.

What to pack for a 2 day 1 night camping trip? ›

Essential Camping Gear
  • Appropriately sized backpack (50-65 liters is a good size for 2-3 nights in the backcountry)
  • Shelter (i.e. tent, bivvy sack, hammock, and tarp)
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Sleeping pad.
  • Water bottle or reservoir, water treatment system (i.e. a water filter or purifying tablets)
  • Cookware.
Jun 1, 2023

What is the rule of three camping? ›

Normally, the rule of threes contains the following: You can survive three minutes without breathable air (unconsciousness), or in icy water. You can survive three hours in a harsh environment (extreme heat or cold). You can survive three days without drinkable water.

What are 7 perfect foods for survival? ›

What Emergency Foods to Keep in Your Pantry
  • Peanut Butter. ...
  • Whole-Wheat Crackers. ...
  • Nuts and Trail Mixes. ...
  • Cereal. ...
  • Granola Bars and Power Bars. ...
  • Dried Fruits, Such as Apricots and Raisins. ...
  • Canned Tuna, Salmon, Chicken, or Turkey. ...
  • Canned Vegetables, Such as Green Beans, Carrots, and Peas.
Mar 27, 2023

What single food can you survive on the longest? ›

The only food which comes close to being something you could survive on long term as a sole ingredient is the potato. The fact that the potato has Vitamin C means that scurvy is not a risk like it would be with almost any other food source lacking in this nutrient.

What non perishable food lasts longest? ›

Here are some options:
  • Canned Goods:Beans (kidney beans, black beans)Vegetables (corn, peas, carrots)Soups and stewsCanned fruits (in water or natural juices)
  • Dried Foods:Rice and pastaLentils and legumesDried fruits (raisins, apricots)Dehydrated vegetables.
  • Grains and Cereals:Oats and oatmealQuinoaBulgar.
Jan 20, 2024

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