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101 Stress Free Camping Food Ideas

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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

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.
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Stuffed French Toast

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.
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Camping Breakfast Sandwich

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.
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Camping Chilaquiles

This camping breakfast chilaquiles recipe is so simple and comes together in a snap. Everyone we know who has tried this recipe is hooked for life!
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Cheesy Bacon And Egg Hash (Breakfast Skillet)

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!
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Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants

Hot Ham & Swiss Croissants
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!
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Kielbasa, Pepper, Onion and Potato Hash

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.
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Peach Chia Overnight Oats Recipe

Make these at home and pack them into your cooler for the perfect no-cook camping breakfast! A light and easy camping recipe.
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Berry-licious Yogurt Parfaits

Berry-licious Yogurt Parfaits
This Breakfast Yogurt Parfait is a great way to change up your camping breakfast. It’s fresh, light, and a super easy camping food idea!
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Boy Scout Bacon Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwich

Boy Scout Bacon Hash Brown Breakfast Sandwich
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.
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Spiced Oatmeal

Spiced Oatmeal
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.
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Swirl Bread Campfire French Toast

Swirl Bread Campfire French Toast
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.
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Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe

Dutch Baby Pancake Recipe
This Dutch Baby Recipe is an easy breakfast camping crowd pleaser that tastes delicious with both sweet and savory toppings.
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Banana Bread Pancakes

Banana Bread Pancakes
Delicious and perfectly sweet, these banana bread pancakes are an excellent upgrade from the classic pancake recipe.
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Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos

Egg and Sausage Breakfast Taquitos
Easy Breakfast Taquitos have scrambled eggs, cheese and sausage links rolled and baked inside a corn tortilla. Quick to make, and fun to eat!
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Campfire Bacon

Campfire Bacon
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!
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Big Sur Camping Hash Browns

Big Sur Camping Hash Browns
These camping hash browns are so tasty when your sitting in the woods next to your campfire.
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Banana Coconut French Toast

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.
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Sausage & Egg Breakfast Quesadilla Recipe

Sausage and Egg Breakfast Quesadilla
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.
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Garlic Steak & Cheesy Bacon Potato Hash Foil Packs

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.
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Orange Peel Campfire Muffin

Orange Peel Campfire Muffin
Cooking baked goods inside of oranges is a classic camping hack. Any kind of baked mix works well, muffins included!
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Make Ahead Food Ideas for Camping

Having the right meal set up before you leave the house can mean the difference between something delicious and sticking hot dogs on sticks.

Chocolate Berry and Banana Sheet Pancakes

Chocolate Berry and Banana Sheet Pancakes
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.
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Flapjacks

Flapjacks
Oaty flapjacks fully loaded with nuts, seeds and juicy sultanas. Perfect for camping trips, road trips or after school snacks.
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Best Brownies From Scratch Recipe

These are my go to brownies. Make up a couple pans worth and take them with you for bribing tiny humans to do whatever you need them to do haha.
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Dried Cherry Almond Granola Clusters

Dried Cherry Almond Granola Clusters
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!
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Air Fryer Baked Potatoes

roasted potatoes in air fryer
I love bringing along some pre-cooked baked potatoes to speed up breakfast. They also can be turned into pan fried french fries to go with burgers!
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Instant Pot Hard Boiled Eggs

hard boiled eggs in the instant pot from top down view
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.
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Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites (no peanut butter)

Chocolate No Bake Energy Bites (no peanut butter)
Naturally sweetened energy balls made with 6 pantry staples. They’re like brownie bites with benefits! A portable, protein snack for any occasion.
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Healthy Trail Mix Protein Bites

Healthy Trail Mix Protein Bites
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!
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Camping Snacks & Munchy Salads

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

Grilled Halloumi Cheese
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.
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Best Camping Guacamole Recipe

Fresh chunky guacamole with crunchy tortilla chips is the perfect camping snack!
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Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels

Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
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!
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Roasted Chili Corn Salsa

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.
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Mexican Street Corn Salad

Mexican Street Corn Salad
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.
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Asian Coleslaw with Peanut Dressing

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.
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Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Hummus Dressing

Thai Chicken Salad with Creamy Peanut Hummus Dressing
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.
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Salads To Go

Salads To Go
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!
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Loaded Baked Potato Salad

Loaded Baked Potato Salad
Loaded baked potato salad has all the comfort of baked potatoes in salad form loaded with bacon, cheddar, and onions in a creamy dressing.
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Mason Jar Boozy Tropical Fruit Salad

Mason Jar Boozy Tropical Fruit Salad
This Mason Jar Boozy Tropical Fruit Salad is an easy Mason Jar dessert of fresh fruit marinated in Limoncello. An adult camping dessert!
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Grapefruit, Orange & Apricot Salad

Grapefruit, Orange & Apricot Salad
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.
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Burrata Salad Recipe – The Kitchen Girl

Burrata Salad Recipe - The Kitchen Girl
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.
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Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage

Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage
This Baked Beans with Smoked Sausage recipe looks PERFECT for camping!
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Fire Roasted Salsa Fresca

Fire Roasted Salsa Fresca
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
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Asian Broccoli Slaw with Pineapple Recipe

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.
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Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido
Ok so I am a couple days late on posting my camp food recipe – sorry about that! Just how things worked out around here… Never the less, here it is.
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Camping Lunch and Dinner Ideas

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.

Hawaiian BBQ Pork Walking Taco

A Hawaiian BBQ Pork Walking Taco is so easy to make and full of flavor. This walking taco recipe is perfect for feeding a crowd while you are camping.
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Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tacos

Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Smoky, spicy, and ready to party, these chipotle grilled chicken tacos are a great way to capture those summertime camping vibes.
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Campfire Grilled Fish Tacos

Campfire Grilled Fish Tacos
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!
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Instant Pot Carnitas

Instant Pot Carnitas
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.
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Tipsy Campfire Nachos

Tipsy Campfire Nachos
Tipsy Campfire Nachos are the perfect excuse to crack open another beer and relax around the fire in the great outdoors on your next camping trip!
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Camping Maple Sriracha Chicken Kabobs

Loving these Camping Maple Sriracha Chicken Kabobs cause they are sticky, sweet, spicy and full of flavor. Everyone loves these heavenly bites of deliciousness.
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Buffalo Chicken Salad

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.
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Grilled Italian Sandwich

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!
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Grilled Hot Pastrami Sandwich

Grilled Hot Pastrami Sandwich
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!
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Ham & Cheese Bread

If you’re looking for the best easy camping meals, this campfire ham and cheese bread is one camping recipe that you’ve got to try!
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Camping Muffuletta

Camping Muffuletta
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.
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Hot Sauerkraut Hot Dogs

Hot Sauerkraut Hot Dogs
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.
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Elote Hot Dogs

Elote Hot Dogs
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.
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Campfire Nachos Recipe

camping nachos
This Campfire Nachos Recipe is a crowd-pleaser any time we go camping. They are easy and simple to whip up for a quick lunch or dinner!
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Sloppy Joes

Sloppy Joes
These easy Sloppy Joes are fast, simple, and as tasty as you remember! Perfect for BBQ’s, camping, and weeknight dinners.
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Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce

Grilled Chicken Skewers with Tzatziki Sauce
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.
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Grilled Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa

Grilled Chicken Tacos with Fresh Salsa
Juicy grilled chicken breasts and homemade fresh salsa make for a perfect light and delicious summer meal around the campfire.
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Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner
This tasty and simple Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner combines smoked sausage, loads of veggies, and the BEST campinng dinner food idea!
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Healthy Grilled Shrimp in Foil

Healthy Grilled Shrimp in Foil
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!
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Sausage and Veggie Grill Packets • 30 minutes!

Sausage and Veggie Grill Packets • 30 minutes!
Sausage and Veggie Grill Packets in the oven or on the grill ~ dinner’s ready in 30 minutes! A super fast and easy camping dinner suggestion.
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Shrimp Boil Foil Packs

Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
Easy, tasty shrimp boil foil packs baked or grilled with summer veggies, homemade seasoning, fresh lemon, and brown butter sauce.
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Shrimp Boil Foil Packets

Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
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.
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Easy Flank Steak Fajitas

Easy Flank Steak Fajitas
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!
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Campfire Whiskey BBQ Chicken

Campfire Whiskey BBQ Chicken
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 camp meal.
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Grilled Shrimp

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.
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Easy Tandoori Chicken Recipe

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. 

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Italian Meatball Kabobs

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
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Camping Mexican Corn Recipe

This Camping Mexican Corn recipe is one of the most delicious side dishes. Create your own tasty grilled corn right at your campsite.
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Grilled Zucchini Is Best Garnished with a Sprinkling of Lemon Salt

Grilled Zucchini Is Best Garnished with a Sprinkling of Lemon Salt
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.
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How to Make Fresh Steamed Broccoli When Camping

How to Make Fresh Steamed Broccoli When Camping
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!
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Camping Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings

Camping Dutch Oven Chicken and Dumplings are the ultimate comfort food when in the woods.
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Easy Campfire Spaghetti Bake Recipe

Easy Campfire Spaghetti Bake Recipe
This Easy Campfire Spaghetti Bake is one of our most requested camping recipes. You can make this amazing camping meal for your next trip!
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Miso Soup with Vegetables and Soba Noodles – Camping Version

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!
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Jambalaya

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.
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Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog

Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dog
Get. In. My. Belly.
Philly Cheesesteak Hot Dogs! Yum.
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Campfire Lasagna

Campfire Lasagna
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.
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Bacon Cheeseburger Pasta

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.
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Camping Mac n Cheese Recipe

Camping Mac n cheese with Kielbasa is baked to perfection and is going to be your new favorite weeknight comfort food supper.
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Pho Ramen (Over a Campfire…Or Your Stove!)

Pho Ramen (Over a Campfire...Or Your Stove!)
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!
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Camping Baked Potatoes with Herbed Sour Cream

Camping Baked Potatoes with Herbed Sour Cream
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.
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Camping Food Ideas for Dessert

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

Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread
Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread is yummy breakfast bread coated in cinnamon, sugar & Salted Caramel Cappuccino mix, baked in tin foil over a campfire.
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Coffee Can Ice Cream

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.
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Grilled Peach Crisp Foil Packs

Grilled Peach Crisp Foil Packs
Grilled Peach Crisp Foil Packs are a simple but delicious way to make dessert. Whipped cream packs better then ice cream or make camping ice cream!
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Mini Peach Crisp (Gluten-free)

Mini Peach Crisp (Gluten-free)
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.
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Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores

Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores
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!
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S’mores Muddy Buddies

S’mores Muddy Buddies
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.
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Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake

Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake
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.
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Blueberry Grunt

Blueberry Grunt
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!
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Grilled S’more Dip

Grilled S’more Dip
A Grilled S’more Dip is an easy treat for movie night, or camp or even outdoor party is definitely a great way to let get in on the S’more action!
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Oreo S’Mores

Oreo S’Mores
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…
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Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups

Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups
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!
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Campfire Strawberry S’mores

These campfire strawberries with fresh strawberries, almonds, graham crackers, and marshmallow creme make a tasty camping dessert.
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Campfire Banana Boats 9 Ways

Campfire Banana Boats 9 Ways
Learn how to make campfire banana boats: a classic camping dessert and beloved campfire tradition. Plus 9 creative banana boat topping combinations!
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Peanut Butter and Strawberry Campfire Bites

Peanut Butter and Strawberry Campfire Bites
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.
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Apple Crisp Foil Packets

Apple Crisp Foil Packets
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.
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Camping Drinks

Honey-Sweetened Peach Lemonade

Fruity and light, thirst-quenching and utterly delicious, this Honey-Sweetened Peach Lemonade is the perfect finish to summer.
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Red Wine Hot Chocolate Recipe

Red Wine Hot Chocolate is a dark chocolate blend of flavors is so rich and decadent you are sure to fall in love at first sip.
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Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour

Cinnamon Maple Whiskey Sour
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!
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Hot Buttered Rum

Hot Buttered Rum
Ditch the cold beer and reach for something toasty while you are sitting around the campfire.
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Blackberry Mojito Cocktail Recipe

Blackberry Mint Mojito Cocktails are sweet and tangy with the most refreshing mint finish. Perfect for your next summer get together!
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Grilled Italian Sandwich

Grilled Italian Sandwich
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!
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Hawaiian BBQ Pork Walking Taco

Hawaiian BBQ Pork Walking Taco
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.
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Healthy Trail Mix Protein Bites

Healthy Trail Mix Protein Bites
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!
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Salads To Go – Rachel Hollis

Salads To Go - Rachel Hollis
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!
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Best Camping Guacamole Recipe

We love this wonderful best camping guacamole recipe. Camping and dip just go together like football and beer.
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Asian Broccoli Slaw with Pineapple Recipe

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!
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Flapjacks

Flapjacks
Oaty flapjacks fully loaded with nuts, seeds and juicy sultanas. Perfect for camping trips, road trips or after school snacks.
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Camping Essentials: Tipsy Campfire Nachos

Camping Essentials: Tipsy Campfire Nachos
Tipsy Campfire Nachos are the perfect excuse to crack open another beer and relax around the fire in the great outdoors on your next camping trip!
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Mason Jar Boozy Tropical Fruit Salad

Mason Jar Boozy Tropical Fruit Salad
This Mason Jar Boozy Tropical Fruit Salad is an easy Mason Jar dessert of fresh fruit marinated in Limoncello. An adult camping desserts recipe!
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Rustic Potato Salad

Rustic Potato Salad
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!
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Dried Cherry Almond Granola Clusters

Dried Cherry Almond Granola Clusters
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!
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Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels

Rainbow Veggie Pinwheels
These veggie pinwheels are a rainbow of colorful fresh veggies with ranch flavored cream cheese, all rolled up inside a spinach tortilla wrap.
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Queso Fundido

Queso Fundido
You can serve this as a side dish or a main or a snack or an appetizer, seriously this can be whatever you want. One of the best camping recipes!
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Grilled Hot Pastrami Sandwich

Grilled Hot Pastrami Sandwich
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.
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Campfire Nachos Recipe

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This Campfire Nachos Recipe is a crowd-pleaser any time we go camping. They are easy and simple to whip up for a quick lunch or dinner!
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Jamaican Black Bean Burger with Mango Jicama Slaw

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!
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Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner

Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner
This tasty and simple Tin Foil Sausage and Veggies Dinner combines smoked sausage, loads of veggies, and the BEST seasoning blend!
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Camping Mexican Corn Recipe

This Camping Mexican Corn recipe is one of the most delicious side dishes. Create your own tasty grilled corn right at your campsite.
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Healthy Grilled Shrimp in Foil

Healthy Grilled Shrimp in Foil
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!
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Sausage and Veggie Grill Packets

Sausage and Veggie Grill Packets
Sausage and Veggie Grill Packets in the oven or on the grill ~ dinner’s ready in 30 minutes! A super fast and easy camping dinner suggestion.
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Almond Milk Chicken Recipe

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!
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Shrimp Boil Foil Packs

Shrimp Boil Foil Packs
Easy, tasty shrimp boil foil packs baked or grilled with summer veggies, homemade seasoning, fresh lemon, and brown butter sauce.
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Campfire Whiskey BBQ Chicken

Campfire Whiskey BBQ Chicken
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.
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Grilled Zucchini Is Best Garnished with a Sprinkling of Lemon Salt

Grilled Zucchini Is Best Garnished with a Sprinkling of Lemon Salt
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.
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How to Make Fresh Steamed Broccoli When Camping

How to Make Fresh Steamed Broccoli When Camping
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!
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Mini Peach Crisp (Gluten-free)

Mini Peach Crisp (Gluten-free)
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.
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Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores

Peanut Butter Cookie S’mores
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!
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S’mores Muddy Buddies

S’mores Muddy Buddies
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.
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Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread

Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread
Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread is yummy breakfast bread coated in cinnamon, sugar & Salted Caramel Cappuccino mix, baked in tin foil over a campfire.
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Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake

Mason Jar No-Bake Cheesecake
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.
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Blueberry Grunt

Blueberry Grunt
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!
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Grilled S’more Dip

Grilled S’more Dip
A Grilled S’more Dip is an easy treat for movie night, or outdoor party is definitely a great way to let get in on the S’more action!
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Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups

Campfire Cinnamon Roll-ups
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!
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Campfire Banana Boats 9 Ways

Campfire Banana Boats 9 Ways
Learn how to make campfire banana boats: a classic camping dessert and beloved campfire tradition. Plus 9 creative banana boat topping combinations!
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40 thoughts on “101 Stress Free Camping Food Ideas”

  1. 5 stars
    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!

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  2. 5 stars
    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.

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  3. 5 stars
    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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  4. 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.!

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  5. 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!

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  6. 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!

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  7. 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!

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  8. 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?

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