45 Fun Family Camping Meals for Picky Eaters
Simple family camping meals for picky eaters! These fun camping food ideas make easy camping breakfasts, lunches, and dinners for families.
Camping with family can be all about slowing down, getting outside, and spending time together …
… but figuring out what to cook can feel like the hardest part.
Between the limited space, fewer ingredients, and hungry kids, you need meals that are easy, filling, and actually enjoyable to make and eat.
That’s why I put together this list of family camping meals designed to keep things simple and picky eater friendly.
Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, using a camp stove, or prepping ahead at home, these recipes will make mealtime one less thing to worry about.
Let’s check ‘em out!
(🏕️ Looking for more fun camping recipes? Check out these delicious campfire desserts, simple crockpot camping meals, or easy make ahead camping foods.)
Family Camping Meal Ideas
Campfire Nachos
Campfire Nachos are so easy to make, quite tasty, and totally customizable for your tastes!
Campfire Pizza
Totally customizable, this easy Campfire Pizza is cooked in a cast iron pan over a fire, for an easy and delicious pizza that smells and tastes amazing.
Walking Tacos
Easy to prep and totally portable, walking tacos are a creative take on traditional tacos.
Hamburger Hobo Packets
Delicious Hamburger Hobo Packets are made with hamburger patties, chopped potatoes, mushrooms, and onions.
Shredded Pork Camping Tacos
Tender, citrus-marinaded-and-chili-rubbed shredded pork turns into tacos topped with fresh orange slices, pico de gallo, and crumbled queso fresco.
Campfire French Dip Sandwiches
Campfire Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches are grill or campfire-friendly and made using foil packs, with the rich and savory au jus.
Hawaiian Quesadillas
Cheesy and savory with just the right amount of sweet, Hawaiian Quesadillas are fun for breakfast, lunch, or dinner!
Campfire Sloppy Joes
No seasoning packets or cans of sauce here - just good ol’ homemade from-scratch campfire sloppy joes here!
Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
Yummy Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups are a fun twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich.
Campfire Macaroni and Cheese
Make this macaroni and cheese up ahead of time and finish it on the campfire. Easy, creamy, and oh so cheesy!
BBQ Chicken Burrito
BBQ Chicken Burritos are filled with grilled chicken, zesty BBQ sauce and grilled for a toasted tortilla flavor.
Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes
Cast iron Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes are a winning combination of potatoes and melty cheese, and works for any meal of the day.
Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets
Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets have seasoned chicken, veggies, beans, and more. So flavorful and customizable to your family's tastes.
Dorito Taco Salad
Dorito Taco Salad is one of our favorite camping dinners made with hamburger, beans, tomatoes and lettuce.
Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots
Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots are cooked in a cast iron pan over an open campfire, giving you deliciously crispy taters with smoky flavor.
Camping Stick Bread
Campfire Stick Bread involves simply mixing up a simple dough, wrapping it around a wooden stick, and roasting it over a crackling campfire!
Corndog Bites
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.
Campfire Chicken Nachos
Chicken Nacho Foil Packets are a fun meal that everyone can agree on. Easily prepped in advance, they are totally customizable for your favorite ingredients.
One Pan Cheesy Taco Skillet
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.
Hot Dog and Potato Foil Packs
Campfire Hot Dog Potato Foil Packs are inexpensive and fun for the whole family. Hog dogs, red potatoes and onion with butter, spices and seasonings, shredded cheese, and BBQ sauce.
Pizza Grilled Cheese
Pizza grilled cheese combines two favorite comfort foods: pizza and grilled cheese!
Dutch Oven Pot Pie
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.
Campfire Potatoes
Campfire potatoes are comforting, tasty, and inexpensive to make!
Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas
Got leftover steak? Switch up your camping routine with these Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas.
Hearty Chili
Hearty Chili is chock full of healthy, chunky ingredients and bursting with flavor that’ll keep you warm on chilly evenings at the campground.
Griddle Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos taste as good as anything at your favorite brunch place. Swap out regular ground sausage if chorizo is too spicy.
Camping Breakfast Skillet
Hearty one-pot Camping Breakfast Skillet is made with bacon, scrambled eggs, and hashbrowns.
Campfire Breakfast Pizza
Campfire Breakfast Pizza features sausage, tater rounds, eggs, and cheese. Beyond delicious, filling, and family-friendly.
Honey Garlic Chicken Foil Packets
All the ingredients cook together inside the foil for these Honey Garlic Chicken Potato for a steamy, tender and delicious all-in-one meal.
S'mores French Toast
Decadent S’mores French Toast has chocolate and crushed graham crackers, then topped with some perfectly gooey torched marshmallows.
Cracker Barrel Bacon Baked Beans
Copycat Cracker Barrel Baked Beans with Bacon are hearty enough to serve as a main dish. Bake them in a dutch oven right over the campfire.
French Toast Sticks
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.
Pinwheel Sandwiches
Pinwheel Sandwiches are a fun and delicious make ahead camping meal because you can just grab and eat, no utensils required!
Hatch Green Chile Sausage Breakfast Burritos
Hatch Green Chile Sausage Breakfast Burritos are filled with pork, egg, potatoes, cheese, and peppers in a soft flour tortilla. Feel free to forgo the chiles if your family doesn't like them.
Grilled Chicken Kabobs
Grilled Chicken Kabobs are marinated in a delightful honey lime sauce that combines tanginess of fresh limes with the sweetness of honey.
Chicken Breast Fritters
Kids and adults alike will absolutely love and adore these Chicken Breast Fritters! They’re so fun to make and eat with your favorite dipping sauce.
Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread
Campfire Cappuccino Monkey Bread is yummy breakfast bread coated in cinnamon, sugar & Salted Caramel Cappuccino mix, baked in foil over a campfire.
Roasted Skillet Potatoes with Peppers & Onions
Roasted Skillet Breakfast Potatoes with Peppers and Onions feed a crowd, make a great filling for breakfast burritos, or taste delicious alongside eggs and bacon.
Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Cookies
With egg, banana, oats, and yogurt, Banana Oatmeal Breakfast Bookies have all the traditional breakfast foods in one convenient make-ahead bite.
Campfire Scrambled Eggs
Loaded with not just eggs, but plenty of veggies and flavor, Campfire Scrambled Eggs will keep you going all morning.
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls, with gooey and delicious cinnamon rolls baked right inside orange peels make a delicious breakfast or dessert.
Banana Boats
Banana Boat Desserts are full of ooey gooey marshmallow, chocolate, and banana, you can cook them on the BBQ or campfire for a fun and versatile breakfast or dessert.
Granola Crunch Apple Peanut Butter Wraps
Granola Apple Peanut Butter Sandwich Wraps are full of nutrient-rich fruits, whole grains and lots of protein and are completely adaptable for on-the-go camping meals.
Chicken Campfire Stew
Chicken Campfire Stew is easy to make with chicken, veggies, and an herbed tomato broth for a hearty, comforting dinner.
Strawberry Overnight Oats
Family-approved Strawberry Overnight Oats are an easy make-ahead breakfast for relaxed mornings while camping. They taste just like strawberry shortcake!
Camping Meals for Families
It helps to keep in mind that camping meals don’t have to be complicated to make happy memories.
Some of the best moments happen around the fire, sharing simple food and enjoying the slower pace of being outdoors with your family.
With a little planning and these easy camping recipes, you can make mealtime feel just as special as the rest of your trip.
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