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.

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FAQs

What is the best food to take camping? ›

Top 20 Foods to Take on Your Camping Trip
  • Fruit. ...
  • Fruit Leather. ...
  • Trail Mix. ...
  • Pretzels. ...
  • Chips and Dip. ...
  • Popcorn. ...
  • Cookies. ...
  • S'mores Supplies. When it comes to campfire desserts, s'mores are the reigning champ.

What food to bring camping for 3 days? ›

Example 3-day menu plan using these recipes
DayBreakfastDinner
1Peanut butter oatmealHot dogs or veggie dogs
2Breakfast burrito in a bagCampfire nachos
3Homemade granola with oat milkGrain bowl
Sep 16, 2021

What food to take camping without a fridge? ›

For camping, food that keeps well includes dehydrated meals, canned foods, whole grain cereals, dried fruits, nuts, and hard cheeses. These options are durable, non-perishable, and don't require refrigeration, making them ideal for sustaining energy levels and nutrition while enjoying the great outdoors.

What is easy dry food for camping? ›

Dehydrated Camping Food
  • Butternut Squash Soup with Red Lentils and Ras el Hanout. ...
  • Dehydrated refried black beans. ...
  • Red Lentil Dal. ...
  • Red Lentil, Carrot & Cumin Soup. ...
  • Dehydrated Spring Greens. ...
  • Tarka Dhal. ...
  • Sprouted Buckwheat Dehydrated Granola. ...
  • Lentil Ragu with Kale and Parmesan.

What food not to bring camping? ›

General Rules for Outdoor Food Safety

Raw meats may contain bacteria, so keep raw foods separate from other foods. Don't bring perishable meat or poultry products without a cold source to keep them safe. Bring disposable wipes, hand sanitizer or biodegradable soap for hand- and dishwashing.

What camping essentials are best? ›

Camping essentials
  • Tent.
  • Sleeping bag.
  • Camping mat.
  • Air bed.
  • Camping chair.
  • Camping lights.
  • Windbreak.
  • Pop up privacy tent.

What is the rule of three camping? ›

This is where the "rule of three" comes in. Never go anywhere alone or be alone in a room with one of your campers. Always have a third person with you, whether that is another counselor or another camper. Alarm bells should ring if you see another counselor alone with a camper.

What fruit is good for camping? ›

Any fruits you'd keep in a fruit bowl at home are great for taking camping too. Apples, pears, kiwis, and bananas are a few options.

How to prepare food for camping? ›

How to prep food for camping
  1. Frozen food is perfect for camping, and it'll keep your cooler colder longer, so you always have a place to keep food and drinks cold.
  2. Chop and pre-prep food and meals at home before you head out. ...
  3. Wrap food in foil to cook on the grill or over hot coals.
Jun 5, 2023

What food lasts longest without refrigeration? ›

Non-refrigerated Camping Dinner Ideas
  • Baked potatoes.
  • Canned chili and potatoes.
  • Canned soup.
  • Baked beans.
  • Instant noodles.
  • Canned chicken.
  • Ramen.
  • Pasta and sauce.
May 17, 2022

What meat does not need refrigeration? ›

Summer sausage, sausage sticks, salami, and pepperoni are all cured meats that you can take with you camping that don't need refrigeration. Take it a step further and make it meals, by adding cheeses and olives and creating a camping meat and cheese board.

What is a good picnic food that doesn't need refrigeration? ›

Here are 11 picnic foods that keep well in hot weather:
  • Fresh vegetable salads. Nothing beats a fresh, light summer salad full of colorful vegetables, Ali says. ...
  • Fish and chicken in pouches. ...
  • Mediterranean foods. ...
  • Fresh fruits. ...
  • Dried fruits, nuts and seeds. ...
  • Fruit salsas. ...
  • Slaws dressed in oil and vinegar. ...
  • Fruit bars.
May 30, 2022

What are easy cheap snacks for camping? ›

No-Cook, Grab 'n' Go Camping Snacks:
  • Trail mix with nuts and dried fruit.
  • Freeze-dried fruits and veggies with roasted bean or chickpea snacks.
  • Cheese stick + single serving whole grain cracker packs.
  • Snack bars like CLIF Kid Zbar® Protein for the kids and CLIF® Nut Butter Bar for adults.
  • Squeezable yogurt + mandarin orange.

How many pounds of food per day camping? ›

A question that comes up often is how much food to bring along on a backpacking trip. This will depend on many factors, including the intensity of your activity, your size and weight, how many calories you burn, how many days you'll be out and so on. A reasonable goal is about 1½ to 2½ lbs.

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