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If you’re anything like me, half the joy of camping is the food. There’s just something magical about meals cooked under the open sky, eaten with dirty fingers and a big goofy grin around the campfire. Whether you’re feeding a hungry crew after a long hike, sneaking snacks from the cooler at midnight, or pulling off a gourmet foil packet dinner, this list will help you plan your meals like a boss.
This is not your average roundup of boring trail mix and hot dogs (though don’t worry, we’ve got the good versions of those too). This is camping food ideas that are practical, nostalgic, a little indulgent, and totally doable—even if you’re cooking over a fire pit with a headlamp and three screaming kids in the background.
So pack your cast iron, grab your foil, and let’s dive into the ultimate camping food guide—because no one should settle for sad sandwiches and soggy granola bars ever again.
Camping Food Ideas for Breakfast
Here are some of the best on-the-go easy camping food ideas for breakfast that will have you loving camping so much you'll never want to go home. You will be pleasantly surprised by the variety of recipes that can be made at the campfire or at camp! Click here if you need more camping breakfast recipe ideas.
Camping Breakfast burritos are easy to put together and full of delicious sausage, eggs, crispy fried potatoes, and melted shredded cheese. It's the ultimate lazy camping breakfast if you put them together at home and toss them on the fire in foil.
This stuffed french toast is the perfect decadent camping breakfast. It is barely more difficult then regular french toast and feels so rich and fancy with creamy mascarpone and juicy blackberries.
These BBQ Pulled Pork English Muffin Camping Breakfast Sandwiches are a decadent way to start off your fun filled day. You can use premade pulled pork or spend a lazy day at camp slow cooking a pork butt on the fire all day the day before with bbq sauce.
Cheesy Bacon and Egg Hash for breakfast, brunch, lunch or dinner! Easy to make and ready in 30 minutes — all in one skillet or pan! Awesome and easy camping food idea!
Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants, buttery croissants, melty cheese and a honey mustard sauce all melt together to make the perfect sandwich. A great camping recipe!
Keilbasa, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash is an easy to make, healthy and delicious meal that comes together in just 15 minutes, featuring tons of fresh veggies and lean turkey kielbasa. A wholesome and healthy camping meal.
Boy Scout Bacon Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwich recipe is a big, bad breakfast sandwich with your favorite breakfast foods in a convenient, hand-held package! An easy breakfast when camping.
Mix up your own custom oatmeal mix complete with a blend of dried fruit, grains, nuts, and mellow spices for the perfect cozy but oh so easy breakfast at camp. Top with apples or other fruits and a splash of cream to make it extra decadent.
This style of french toast does not get as crispy as cooking it in a pan but it's a faster way to get it done in bulk. If you want perfectly crispy and oh so delicious fancy french toast try the Blackberry Stuffed French Toast.
Just because you’re camping out, doesn’t mean you have to go without bacon. Cooking it on a cookstove is my go to but this is a super fun idea as well!
This vegan French Toast is made with coconut milk and banana for a fun (and delicious!) twist on this classic breakfast. Perfect for camping or Sunday brunch.
This Breakfast Quesadilla recipe is cheesy goodness that is good any time of day. Simple recipe with chorizo, eggs, salsa and lots of cheese. The perfect cast iron camping recipe.
Steak & Cheesy Bacon Potato Hash Foil Packs can be cooked on the grill, stove top OR oven! Two favourites cooked in ONE PACK means NO pans to wash up! The perfect recipe for great camping food menu ideas.
This chocolate, berry and banana sheet pancakes recipe makes for the perfect camping snack or make ahead breakfast that you can warm over the fire in foil.
These granola clusters are equal parts sweet, nutty, and fruity, with just the right amount of crunch, just the perfect lazy camping snack idea. They make a fabulous homemade granola that is easy, highly customizable, and great for snacking!
Toss some hard boiled eggs in your Instant Pot while you are packing and throw them in for snacks, adding to salads, or mixing up with breakfast gravy for extra protein in your biscuits and gravy.
These no-bake healthy trail mix protein bites are like a cookie, but healthy!Just perfect for camping. They’re easily customizable, kids love them, and they take just 10 minutes to make!
What is camping except eating tons and tons of snacks. When I am out in the woods the entire point is truly just to snack in pretty places. I love making a couple huge salads that keep really well but we've added other delicious things to make in the woods as well.
Grilled halloumi cheese with herbs is one of my favorite things in the woods because it packs in great but feels so indulgent. Drizzle with olive oil and whatever herbs you brought in with you and serve with any kind of bread or as part of a cheese board. Drizzled with honey is another delicious choice. Makes a great high protein vegetarian option.
These veggie pinwheels are a rainbow of colorful fresh veggies with ranch flavored cream cheese, all rolled up inside a spinach tortilla wrap. Easy camping food idea!
This Roasted Chili Corn Salsa is kind of a Chipotle Copycat but better. It is loaded with roasted poblano peppers, jalapeños, garlic, onions, cilantro, lime, and corn, of course. This recipe calls for frozen corn, but you can easily swap it for fresh, just perfect for camping.
Street corn salad is Mexican street corn in salad form. It is the perfect scoopable side for savory meats and a chip-dipping appetizer. This is cult status every summer.
Asian coleslaw is a perfect side dish for any camp or party. It holds up well for hours because the dressing doesn’t have any dairy products in the ingredients. Unlike a regular mayonnaise-based coleslaw, this one can sit out a bit on the buffet table.
This thai chicken salad is packed with veggies, keeps perfectly for days and takes 5 minutes. This recipe is one of my go to camping recipes because it just gets better as it sits in the cooler.
Our Salads To Go is the easiest and healthiest lunch possible for during the work week. Also an easy camping food idea Make a big batch and keep them in the fridge for you and the family!
When it comes to camping desserts, it's often a case of assembling rather than cooking. Tinned fruit can be mixed into an instant salad, but if you want to add a special touch, melt some chocolate to drizzle over tinned pears, then sprinkle with hazelnuts.
This burrata salad with heirloom tomatoes bursts with sweet and savory flavors. Burrata caprese is the ultimate summer salad and appetizer and will win you alllll the points if you bring this out to camp.
Want to punch up your boring salsa recipe? Try roasting the ingredients over your grill or campfire for some fire-roasted flavor with this bright and summery Salsa Fresca. This Salsa Fresca is an easy snack
Banish boring coleslaw forever! This Asian broccoli slaw is the perfect sidekick to your bbq, tacos or pulled pork sandwiches. It’s so good you might never touch regular coleslaw again.
Depending on your adventure needs vs laziness needs feel free to mix and match these for lunch vs. dinner. If you need more ideas check out our dutch oven camping recipes.
These are the easiest grilled fish tacos! Tender white fish get coated in a delicious spice blend and are cooked over the fire. Served with a spicy corn salsa, this is the perfect meal to enjoy outdoors during the height of summer!
Instant Pot carnitas are so easy to make and melt-in-your-mouth good. They are the perfect make-ahead food for camp. Cook them in your Instant Pot ahead of time, pack in your cooler, and reheat it in a cast iron skillet on your camp stove or over the fire. Scoop it into corn tortillas and add your favorite taco toppings for these tasty tacos.
Loving these Camping Maple Sriracha Chicken Kabobs cause they are sticky, sweet, spicy and full of flavor. Everyone loves these heavenly bites of deliciousness.
This buffalo chicken salad recipe is perfect for making the most delicious sandwiches with your favorite hot wing flavors! Have a bold and flavorful camping lunch on your table in just 15 minutes.
These Grilled Italian Sandwiches are made in a foil packet and are great for feeding a crowd at summer cookouts! A must-try camping foil packet recipe!
Summer and camping grilling just got better with this Grilled Hot Pastrami Sandwich. Combining foil grilling & the love for a pastrami sandwich, it’s delicious & easy!
A Muffuletta is a pressed sandwich — filled with cold cuts, cheese and an olive spread — that only gets better as it sits. So it's the perfect thing to take on a camping trip: while you're out hiking or fishing, its flavors will meld all the more.
You should always cook your hot dogs on a stick while you are camping at least once, but a good hot pan of saurkraut and some high quality sausages with some buns cooked in butter is just mmm…holy yum.
Next level camping hot dogs. Dressed up Mexican street corn style, jumbo hot dogs are filled with charred sweet corn, chopped onion, and fresh cilantro, cotija cheese and a final drizzle of chipotle aioli.
These Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce are an easy camping meal to grill over the campfire! Many of the components can be prepped ahead of time so that the meal comes together without any fuss.
The Healthy Grilled Shrimp In Foil recipe is a fast and fresh seafood dinner. Filled with Old Bay seasoned shrimp, red potatoes, zucchini, lemon, and fresh herbs this shrimp dinner idea is reminiscent of a classic Low Country Shrimp Boil but with a healthy twist. A fun and easy camping dinner idea!
This Shrimp Boil Foil Packet is a campfire classic and the perfect meal idea for your next camping trip. Foil pack meals are quick to prepare, easy to clean up, and can be cooked directly over a campfire or BBQ.
Easy steak fajitas with seasoned, juicy flank steak, veggies, and warm tortillas. Make this restaurant favorite at camp and wow all your friends and family!
These buttery grilled shrimp are so good you’ll want to eat them all summer long! Learn how to grill shrimp as an easy appetizer or topping for salads, grain bowls and more.
This easy tandoori chicken has no obscure ingredients or food coloring! Toss it in the marinade before work for an easy 30 minute weeknight dinner on the grill or stovetop.
When the temperatures are high, and so is your craving for Italian fare, turn to these deliciously different kabobs. A green salad and rustic bread are all you’ll need to complete this summer meal. —Marie Rizzio, Interlochen, Michigan
his grilled zucchini will rock your ever-loving world. My goodness. It's perfect for summertime when your garden is exploding with more zucchini than you know what to do with. Serve it alongside a whole table of summer side dishes at your next cookout.
Going camping doesn’t mean you can’t eat awesome fresh food. Here’s how to make Fresh Steamed Broccoli at any campsite! Get outside. You’ll be glad you did!
A hearty and light soup is the perfect way to pack in a ton of nutrients after a long day of adventure. We love this camping lunch idea because you can use one pot for the whole recipe and make cleanup a breeze. This is a flavorful vegan option packed with protein!
This low-effort slow-cooker jambalaya recipe features chicken, shrimp, and andouille sausage, various vegetables, bold flavors and plenty of spice. It’s the ultimate one-pot meal any time of year.
What could be better after a day of hiking and wilderness than the homey comfort of a lasagna? It's easy to make right on the campfire — and the smoke lends a little something extra to the familiar flavors.
This easy camping bacon cheeseburger pasta recipe puts a spin on a comfort food classic by combining hearty pasta, ground beef, crispy bacon and melted cheese.
Camping Pho ramen is made with instant beef-flavored ramen, a healthy amount of beef jerky, red onion, leafy greens and a generous squeeze of lime juice!
Simple russet potatoes become incredibly fluffy and soft when baked in a foil packet over a wood-burning fire. Whip up a quick topping of sour cream, fresh herbs, and thinly sliced scallions while they cook, or make it ahead of time and pack it in the cooler.
No camping trip would be complete without the best oooey gooey desserts! Nothing will beat the simple deliciousness of S'mores but these easy camping desserts recipes sure come close!
Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread is yummy breakfast bread coated in cinnamon, sugar & Salted Caramel Cappuccino mix, baked in tin foil over a campfire.
Making coffee can ice cream while you are camping is a core childhood memory every kid (and adults too) should get to experience. It’s creamy and oh so delicious plus keeps the kids occupied.
Individual servings of naturally sweet Peach Crisp baked and served in 1/2 cup Mason Jars make an ideal dessert for picnics, camping trips, or for your packed lunch.
Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores ~ a better version of the classic s’more made with soft and chewy peanut butter cookies. This beloved summer dessert just got a much needed upgrade!
No need for a campfire with this no-bake treat! These s’mores muddy buddies are a tasty combination of chocolate, graham cracker cereal and marshmallows.
Mini Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake made and served in tiny jars make ideal desserts for a picnic, for camping, or as a fun treat for kids. Quick and easy.
We live in the pacific northwest where blackberries grow like weeds here. In the summer, camping trips in August mean finding buckets of blackberries while we camp. I can’t wait to try this dessert with them!
Ohh my gosh these things are delicious! Hot freshly toasted marshmallow bursting from the edges of a crispy Oreo cookie that instantaneously stimulate the taste sensors with delight as you sink your…
Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups are a must have camping recipe! Perfect for a camping breakfast or after dinner treat. These are a must have for any camping meal plan!
If you're a peanut lover, s'mores lover or simply a dessert fan, this easy campfire treat is for you. We dunk fresh strawberries into a tasty mix of peanut butter and marshmallow, then roll them in crushed honey-roasted peanuts before charring them over a fire. A quick dip in melted peanut butter, milk chocolate or both—why choose! —is the perfect ending. This dessert works equally well with thick wedges of apple. Go for sturdy wooden skewers since the fruit tends to slide around on metal ones.
You will love Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets full of juicy apples, cinnamon and granola. This campfire apple cobbler can be made on the grill or oven.
This whiskey sour recipe is perfect for camping because it is uses fresh lemon and sweetened with maple syrup and cinnamon which you would already have packed for many camping breakfast recipes!
These Grilled Italian Sandwiches are made in a foil packet and are great for feeding a crowd at summer cookouts! A must-try camping foil packet recipe!
A Hawaiian BBQ Pork Walking Taco is easy to make and full of flavor. This walking taco recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd at a backyard bash or party.
These no-bake healthy trail mix protein bites are like a cookie, but healthy! They’re easily customizable, kids love them, and they take just 10 minutes to make!
Our Salads To Go is the easiest and healthiest lunch possible for during the work week. Make a big batch and keep them in the fridge for you and the family!
This delicious salad packs super well because it is made with broccoli slaw. Toss it all together in a giant ziplock bag before you head out! The flavors get better as they sit overnight. This Asian broccoli slaw is just too good to resist!
Don’t bother removing the potato skins in this Rustic Potato Salad recipe! They, and chives from the garden, give it that rustic, picnic perfect flair!
These granola clusters are equal parts sweet, nutty, and fruity, with just the right amount of crunch. They make a fabulous homemade granola that is easy, highly customizable, and great for snacking!
Summer grilling just got better with this Grilled Hot Pastrami Sandwich. Combining foil grilling & the love for a pastrami sandwich, it’s delicious & easy! An all-time favorite camping lunch idea.
This Jamaican Black Bean Burger with Mango Jicama Slaw is an easy vegetarian bbq recipe that also doubles perfectly as an easy camping recipe! The meat eaters in my family devour them happily too!
The Healthy Grilled Shrimp In Foil recipe is a fast and fresh seafood dinner. Filled with Old Bay seasoned shrimp, red potatoes, zucchini, lemon, and fresh herbs this shrimp dinner idea is reminiscent of a classic Low Country Shrimp Boil but with a healthy twist. A fun and easy camping dinner idea!
Almond milk chicken is creamy comfort food at it’s best. It’s an easy naturally dairy free dinner that everyone loves so it’s perfect for entertaining!
Don’t rough it while camping, make this mouth water Campfire Whiskey BBQ Chicken recipe. Make the sauce ahead at home for a hassle free camping dinner.
This grilled zucchini will rock your ever-loving world. My goodness. It's perfect for summertime when your garden is exploding with more zucchini than you know what to do with. Serve it alongside a whole table of summer side dishes at your next cookout.
Going camping doesn’t mean you can’t eat awesome fresh food. Here’s how to make Fresh Steamed Broccoli at any campsite! Get outside. You’ll be glad you did!
Individual servings of naturally sweet Peach Crisp baked and served in 1/2 cup Mason Jars make an ideal dessert for picnics, camping trips, or for your packed lunch.
Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores ~ a better version of the classic s’more made with soft and chewy peanut butter cookies. This beloved summer dessert just got a much needed upgrade!
No need for a campfire with this no-bake treat! These s’mores muddy buddies are a tasty combination of chocolate, graham cracker cereal and marshmallows.
Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread is yummy breakfast bread coated in cinnamon, sugar & Salted Caramel Cappuccino mix, baked in tin foil over a campfire.
Mini Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake made and served in tiny jars make ideal desserts for a picnic, for camping, or as a fun treat for kids. Quick and easy camping dessert.
We live in the pacific northwest where blackberries grow like weeds here. In the summer, camping trips in August mean finding buckets of blackberries while we camp. I can’t wait to try this dessert with them!
Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups are a must have camping recipe! Perfect for a camping breakfast or after dinner treat. These are a must have for any camping meal plan!
Camp cooking just gotten taken to a whole new level. From family favorites to cocktails, The Stress Free Camping Cookbook has a recipe for your next trip or backyard fire!
Hi, I’m Dani! I’m most importantly mama to 3 wild little dudes. I spend my days cooking, photographing and exploring the Pacific Northwest. I'm a full time food blogger and online business coach.
A lot of choice for your breakfast on your camping trip. Articles interesting. I particularly like “campfire banana boats”
Thank you for sharing! These are such wonderful and delicious-looking recipes, I can’t wait to try all of them – especially the breakfast sandwiches!
Nachos in a skillet are the BEST! Thanks for sharing this! I just got a cast iron skillet with a lid, and can t wait to make these next time we go camping! T
Wow what a wonderful idea about food camping. the camping is one of the greatest feeling and when it comes to make food in camp than it’s one of hardest thing. ! well the ultimate camping breakfast sandwich look so delicious to me.!
Wow. So many great camping food ideas and what I love is not for just getting by, these are fabulous feast items! I am pinning for our next camping trip!
Mmm what a great (and big!) list of camping recipe ideas. I can’t wait to try some of these! Those cinnamon rollups look delicious! I just started blogging about my own outdoor food adventures. If you’re ever looking for additional recipes to add to this list, we have some I think you’d love!
Pretty much the perfect crouton. I don’t think I can ever buy them from the store again! This recipe is simple yet perfect! I used both sourdough and three cheese semolina bread. I left the pieces a bit larger for dipping into a cheese spread. Delicious!
Lots of these recipes have meat such as steak, chicken, bacon and sausages. How do you suggest storing these, as well as the eggs and milk, while camping to ensure they aren’t off when you come to eat them?
Amazing list!
Thank you. A wonderful and complete list of camping ideas. I will definitely try some of them. This post is so helpful – thank you!!
I love camping and I’m always overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out meals – I’m a lazy camp cook as well. This post is so helpful – thank you!
Really a great list. Thank you so much.
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I love camping and I’m always overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out meals – I’m a lazy camp cook as well. This post is so helpful – thank you.
A lot of choice for your breakfast on your camping trip. Articles interesting. I particularly like “campfire banana boats”
Thank you for sharing! These are such wonderful and delicious-looking recipes, I can’t wait to try all of them – especially the breakfast sandwiches!
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Nachos in a skillet are the BEST! Thanks for sharing this! I just got a cast iron skillet with a lid, and can t wait to make these next time we go camping! T
Amazing Post! Great idea for camping food .its easy to make these dishes Thanks for such a nice post.great one.
I love camping and I’m always overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out meals – I’m a lazy camp cook as well. This post is so helpful – thank you!!
Great list of camping foods. I loved the photos most. These are so delicious. Thanks!!
I tried this recipe over the weekend. It is absolutely amazing!
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I liked your recipe block very much both practical recipes and very tasty dishes I hope I can do. I made a note of the recipe I’m going to try soon.
the great recipes and tricks you’d like to try out the shares you want have been shared and really versatile
Wow what a wonderful idea about food camping. the camping is one of the greatest feeling and when it comes to make food in camp than it’s one of hardest thing. ! well the ultimate camping breakfast sandwich look so delicious to me.!
Ohh wow, it’s even easy to prepare some of these foods , our next summer vacation we gona try these . Thanks a lot please
It’s really a great list of camping foods. Thanks for sharing with us.
Wow. So many great camping food ideas and what I love is not for just getting by, these are fabulous feast items! I am pinning for our next camping trip!
Great list of camping foods. Loved the photos most. These are so delicious.
french toast with berries is pure camping gold. Thanks this was very helpful
Mmm what a great (and big!) list of camping recipe ideas. I can’t wait to try some of these! Those cinnamon rollups look delicious! I just started blogging about my own outdoor food adventures. If you’re ever looking for additional recipes to add to this list, we have some I think you’d love!
Pretty much the perfect crouton. I don’t think I can ever buy them from the store again! This recipe is simple yet perfect! I used both sourdough and three cheese semolina bread. I left the pieces a bit larger for dipping into a cheese spread. Delicious!
Thank you for sharing! These are such wonderful and delicious-looking recipes, I can’t wait to try all of them – especially the breakfast sandwiches!
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Thank you for sharing! These are such wonderful and delicious-looking recipes, I can’t wait to try all of them – especially the breakfast sandwiches!
If you are looking for the perfect fall camping recipes, check out this blog: https://blog.rvezy.com/comfort-food-recipes-that-are-perfect-for-fall-camping
We’re going camping this weekend with daughter and nephew so this inspiration couldn’t have come at a better time. Thank you!
Also, thank you so much for including my trail mix bites!
Thanks for the ideas!! I’m looking forward to trying a few of these recipes this weekend!
What wonderful ideas! I can’t wait to try this weekend.
I love camping and I’m always overwhelmed at the thought of figuring out meals – I’m a lazy camp cook as well. This post is so helpful – thank you!!
Lots of these recipes have meat such as steak, chicken, bacon and sausages. How do you suggest storing these, as well as the eggs and milk, while camping to ensure they aren’t off when you come to eat them?
Hey Lisa!
We store them in an ice chest with plenty of ice and never have any issues. Just make sure they are good and covered and you should do just fine 🙂
A lot of choice for your breakfast on your camping trip. Articles interesting. I particularly like “campfire banana boats”
Amazing collection! Thanks for including my recipes. Much appreciated. So many great ideas in here..
Loved your food ideas. Really a great list. Thank you so much.
Awesome round up! Thank you so much for including my flapjacks 🙂