85 Creative Camping Meals to Fuel Your Outdoor Adventures

Campfire Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches are grill or campfire-friendly and made using foil packs.

Served nice and hot from the campfire with the rich and savory au jus, this is truly one of the highlights of camping!

Campfire Nachos are so easy to make, quite tasty, and totally customizable for your tastes!

Top them with your favorite nacho toppings, or even leftover grilled meat.

Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets come together in no time and make clean-up a breeze.

Seasoned chicken, veggies, beans, and more, itt’s so flavorful and the perfect easy camping dinner recipe!

Totally customizable, this easy Campfire Pizza is cooked in a cast iron pan over a fire, creating an easy and delicious pizza that smells and tastes amazing.

Storebought dough and your favorite toppings are all that’s needed!

Cheesesteak fans, you’re going to want to try these easy campfire Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs for yourself.

Boasting steak, provolone cheese, green bell pepper, onion, and tasty seasonings, they really are delicious. Just put the ingredients in foil packs and cook them on the campfire!

Easy to prep and totally portable, walking tacos are a creative take on traditional tacos using seasoned ground beef mixed into bags of corn chips or tortilla chips, with all the taco fixings!

Scrumptious Garlic Steak and Potato foil packs make for a fun and easy camping dinner because it can be made on the campfire or grill.

Clean-up is super easy and you can even prep them in advance.

Tender, citrus-marinaded-and-chili-rubbed shredded pork is tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh orange slices, pico de gallo, and crumbled queso fresco.

These Camping Tacos are a basically party in your mouth and easy to scale up for a crowd.

Consider making grilled brat kabobs instead of traditional steak or chicken.

These savory skewers are loaded with juicy bratwurst and colorful marinated vegetables.

Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are the absolute easiest meal to make!

They require only a few minutes of chopping chicken and a couple of veggies, seasoning, and wrapping them up!

Cheesy and savory with just the right amount of sweet, Hawaiian Quesadillas are fun for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!

These crispy quesadillas are filled to the brim with melted cheese, ham chunks, and sweet pineapple tidbits.

Chicken Campfire Stew is easy to make with chicken, lots of veggies, and a herbed tomato broth. It makes for a hearty, comforting dinner.

Delicious Hamburger Hobo Packets are made with hamburger patties, chopped potatoes, mushrooms, and onions.

The whole meal in one easy-to-make packet, they’re such a fun twist on regular old hamburgers!

This is the best Easy Taco Salad recipe with fun ingredients like Thousand Island dressing and Nacho Cheese Doritos.

It works well when you need to feed a crowd, and can be made in advance by omitting the dressing until ready to serve.

Cast iron Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes is truly a winning recipe!

Delicious and seasoned to perfection, the combination of potatoes and melty cheese is irresistible, and works for any meal of the day.

When you can’t decide between meat or seafood, you’re gonna want to make these Surf and Turf Foil Packs.

They’re a tasty blend of grilled tender sirloin steak, juicy shrimp and a selection of carefully chosen spices and seasonings, along with corn cobs and red onion.

​​If you are looking for the most delicious from-scratch campfire sloppy joes recipe this is it!

No seasoning packets or cans of sauce here - just good ol’ homemade yumminess.

All the amazing flavor of chicken fajitas, on a stick!

Enjoy your favorite restaurant dish on an easy-to-eat skewer, while enjoying the great outdoors.

Yummy Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups are a fun twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich.

Cheese is rolled up into plain bread and then pan-fried in a little bit of butter.

The cheese inside gets all melty and the bread on the outside gets all crispy - what’s not to love?

This BBQ Chicken Burrito is barbecued twice, and tastes so amazing.

It's filled with grilled chicken, zesty BBQ sauce and grilled a few minutes more for a toasted tortilla flavor.

Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots are cooked in a cast iron pan over an open campfire, giving you deliciously crispy taters with smoky flavor.

They’re the perfect side dish to complement your camping dinner.

Cajun Chicken Foil Packets are an easy camping or grilling meal made with boneless chicken thighs and sliced peppers and onions that are gently infused with Cajun seasoning.

They're mess-free, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes!

Campfire stick bread makes for excellent camping snacks or to compliment any fireside meal.

Simply mix up a simple dough, wrap it around a wooden stick, and roast it over a crackling campfire!

Campfire Sausage and Pepper are so cheap and easy to make.

Each foil packet encloses juicy sausage, tender onions and bell peppers, along with tasty seasonings.

Offering so much incredible flavor, these might be the highlight of your camping trip!

Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas have ALL the flavors of jalapeño poppers in a fun, portable package.

These little bites make a delicious summer appetizer and can also double as a meal!

These juicy Mediterranean Beef Kebabs are packed with flavor and one of our favorite dinners during grilling season.

Serve them with your favorite side, or inside Naan bread for a satisfying sandwich wrap.

Kids of all ages will love snacking on these tasty Corn Dog Bites! Make them in advance and bring them for lunches, appetizers, and snacks.

Smoky, spicy, and ready to party, these Chipotle Grilled Chicken Tacos are a great way to capture those summertime camping vibes.

They’re super tasty cooked right over the campfire, because the smokey flavor of the chipotle is really enhanced, and we just love all the crispy slightly burnt bites.

Easy Dutch Oven Pot Pie is topped with cheddar thyme biscuits and can be made with chicken or turkey and cooked right over a campfire.

The creamy filling includes buttery potatoes, mushrooms, chicken or turkey, and whatever kind of frozen vegetables you like.

Caribbean Pork Kabobs will bring some tropical flavors to your camping trip.

The juicy pork is marinated in a delicious blend of spices and grilled to perfection, making you feel like you’re sitting on a beach somewhere.

Make this macaroni and cheese up ahead of time and finish it on the campfire. Easy, creamy, and oh so cheesy!

Take your walking tacos to a new level and serve Greek Walking Gyros instead!

Same fun way to eat them but with Greek spiced lamb, feta, tzatziki sauce, and crushed pita chips.

Chicken Nacho Foil Packets are a super easy recipe that everyone can agree on. They can be prepared in advance, and are totally customizable for your favorite ingredients.

One Pan Cheesy Taco Skillet is like a gourmet version of Hamburger Helper. Totally kid-friendly, you can make it as spicy (or not) as you want. It’s truly pure comfort food!

These Grilled Chicken Kabobs are marinated in a delightful honey lime sauce that combines tanginess of fresh limes with the sweetness of honey.

Sizzling with mouthwatering flavor, they’re abundantly savory, somewhat sweet, with just the right bit of kick.

Got leftover steak? Switch up your dinner routine with these Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas.

It puts a new spin on everything you love in the classic sandwich!

Campfire potatoes are so delicious and easy to make, making them an absolute must-try this summer either on your next camping trip or even right on your grill.

So comforting, tasty, and inexpensive to make!

Foil Packet Salmon is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, not to mention fork tender and perfectly cooked every time.

Plus, you can cook veggies in the foil too - no need to clean up extra dishes!

This delicious Grilled Chicken Legs recipe has just 3 ingredients, so they’re easy to prep, and cook fast.

With crispy skin on the outside, and tender and juicy meat on the inside, you can’t beat the delicious smoky flavor!

Hearty Chili is chock full of healthy, chunky ingredients and bursting with great depth of flavor that’ll keep you warm on chilly evenings at the campground.

The seasonings meld together perfectly!

Pizza grilled cheese combines two favorite comfort foods: pizza and grilled cheese!

This tasty sandwich is loaded with pepperoni and cheese and best of all, a crispy crunchy crust.

This hearty Camping Breakfast Skillet is made with bacon, scrambled eggs, and hashbrowns.

It’s a simple one-pot meal that feeds a crowd. And not just for breakfast!

These flavorful make-ahead Shrimp Foil Packs are full of juicy shrimp, quick-cook veggies, and everyday spices.

The bonus is that they require minimal prep and no cleanup.

These are so easy, there is no real need for a recipe, so there’s no excuse not to make them at your next camping trip.

Grab some good quality Italian sausages, and some chunks of veggies and skewer away!

Chorizo Breakfast Burritos taste as good as anything at your favorite brunch place.

They’re made with simple Ingredients and are quick to make, but they taste oh-so amazing.

Copycat Cracker Barrel Baked Beans with Bacon are hearty enough to serve as a main dish.

Bake them in a dutch oven over the campfire for the ultimate camping comfort food.

Campfire Hot Dog Potato Foil Packs are inexpensive and fun for the whole family. Hog dogs, red potatoes and onion pair up with butter, spices and seasonings, shredded cheese, and BBQ sauce.

The result is a hot and flavorful meal you can eat right from the foil packets for easy cleanup.

Grilled Blackened Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Lime Sauce is the perfect balance of slight spiciness and refreshing zestiness. Truly a taste bud teaser!

The variety of ingredients in this Summer Charcuterie Board create such a wonderful medley of flavors and textures.

The roasted mini peppers perfectly balance the savory cheeses!

A perfect grab and go breakfast (or lunch or dinner!), these Hatch Green Chile Sausage Breakfast Burritos are filled with pork, egg, potatoes, cheese, and peppers in a soft flour tortilla.

You can even make them ahead and bring them to your campsite.

Campfire Shrimp Boil features mussels, shrimp, corn, and potatoes cooked with beer in a Dutch oven.

It's a fancy outdoor meal ready in less than 30 minutes.

Tender and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Potato foil packets are hearty and delicious!

All the ingredients cook together inside the foil to create a steamy, tender and delicious all-in-one meal.

Pinwheel Sandwiches are a fun and delicious make ahead camping meal because you can just grab and eat, no utensils (or even plates) required!

Plus they're totally customizable for whatever lunchmeat and cheese you have on hand.

Grilled Vegetables in Foil are healthy, easy and simple to make! This delicious vegetable medley on the grill is the perfect side dish to any meal.

Combining the delicious creaminess of avocado and flavorful chicken, Avocado Chicken Salad is the perfect addition to your camping cooler.

You’ll love the freshness and spectacular flavor, it’s both tasty and light, and easy to spread on bread or eat with crackers when ready to serve.

Kids and adults alike will absolutely love and adore these Chicken Breast Fritters!

Made with chicken breast, eggs, flour, mozzarella cheese, spring onion, then pan-fried, they’re so fun to make and eat with your favorite dipping sauce.

Grilled Salmon Kabobs are gorgeous, and they are even tastier than they look.

The Mediterranean sauce is one of the best grilled salmon marinades you’ll find - it adds in so much extra flavor!

Mediterranean Pasta Salad is jam-packed with juicy tomatoes, cucumbers, crumbed feta cheese, bell pepper and red onion, all doused in a delicious herbed vinaigrette.

It’s honestly hard to stop eating!

Campfire Breakfast Pizza is the perfect way to start a morning at the campsite!

With sausage, tater rounds, eggs, and cheese, it is beyond delicious, filling, and family-friendly.

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

Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions are a down home country classic.

They feed a crowd, make a great filling for breakfast burritos, or taste delicious alongside eggs and bacon.

Decadent S’mores French Toast has chocolate and crushed graham crackers, then topped with some perfectly gooey torched marshmallows.

All the amazing flavors of s’mores, with a breakfast twist!

Cookies for breakfast? Yes please. With egg, banana, oats, and yogurt, Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bookies have all the traditional breakfast foods in one convenient bite.

Best of all, you can make them ahead - no refrigeration needed!

Granola Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich Wraps come together in just moments and are completely adaptable.

Perfect for on-the-go camping meals and make-ahead lunches, they’re full of nutrient-rich fruits, whole grains and lots of protein.

A delicious combination of sweet, crunchy, chewy and creamy ingredients that your whole family will love!

Dippable French Toast Sticks are the fun and utensil-free way to eat French toast.

Make them right at your campsite, or bring a batch you made in advance.

Whether you are in the woods or your backyard, this Campfire Scrambled Eggs recipe is just the thing to start your day out right.

Loaded with not just eggs, but plenty of veggies and flavor, this hearty breakfast will keep you going all morning.

Are you looking for an easy make-ahead breakfast for relaxed mornings while camping?

Then this family-approved Strawberry Overnight Oats is just what you need. They taste just like strawberry shortcake!

Add a new sweet treat to your camping experience with these Campfire Cinnamon Rolls, featuring gooey and delicious cinnamon rolls baked right inside orange peels.

S’mores Nachos are the best! All that melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow combined with graham crackers are just the best camping dessert ever.

And you can easily whip up a whole batch of s’mores for a group with this fun recipe.

Fudgy Oreo Skillet Brownies are loaded with oreo chunks, and chocolate chunks, have a delicious crinkly top, and are ready in under one hour!

They stay fresh for days, and make enough to share too.

Banana Boat Desserts are one of the easiest desserts to add to your cookouts or campfires!

Full of ooey gooey marshmallow, chocolate, and banana, you can cook them on the BBQ or campfire for a fun and versatile dessert.

If you love chocolate, you’ll love this Campfire Chocolate Cake.

It’s a rich and decadent dessert to make over the campfire - there’s nothing better than enjoying a slice of chocolate cake while sitting around the campfire in the great outdoors!

Cast Iron Skillet Popcorn is the perfect way to make popcorn at your campsite.

No burnt popcorn here and it is infinitely better than microwaved popcorn. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are missing out!

S’mores and camping go hand in hand, but campfires are banned at many state and national park campgrounds.

But you make this S'mores Bark in advance to bring with you, no fire required!

Campfire Cones are a great alternative to the messy s'mores! Stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas, and anything else you have on hand.

Add a cool twist to your camping desserts with this Ice Cream in a Bag recipe!

With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy freshly made ice cream right at your campsite.

This Campfire Charcuterie Dessert Board is a great way for everyone to enjoy a variety of delicious and flavorful treats while enjoying the outdoors.

Snack platters and boards just make any event feel like a celebration.

Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with these walking desserts!

The dessert version of the walking taco, everyone will have so much fun putting together different combinations of toppings.

Instead of making individual s’mores, make a delicious S’mores dip in a cast iron skillet over your campfire.

Everyone can Dip graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, etc in. It’s SO good!

Easy, fruity campfire dessert lovers, this one's for you! Apple Crisp Foil Packs are full of sweet juicy apples, cinnamon and granola.

Campfire Dessert Pizza is so fun and easy to customize the sweet toppings.

Topped with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, it’s the perfect way to end a day in the great outdoors.

These Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts are perfect to enjoy with a cup of cider around a campfire or bonfire on cool days.

You can cook them on a stove top, over the campfire, or right on the grill. You just need to be able to get your oil hot enough.

Campfire Whiskey Peach Cobbler is so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and fresh peaches.

You can wow your camping family when you whip up this amazing dessert.

S’mores Snack Mix is a fun and delicious treat that the whole family will love!

Made with Golden Grahams cereal, mini marshmallows, chocolate bars, and crunchy chocolate-covered pretzels, you have the perfect snack ready for your next road trip or camping adventure!

This tasty Tropical Trail Mix is made with coconut chips, dried mango, banana and pineapple, and yogurt clusters, along with roasted cashews.

The coconut and pineapple offer a tropical taste and the protein-enriched yogurt clusters offer a creamy sweet element that contrasts with the salty cashews.

Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go!