29 Easy Camping Food Ideas

Planning your next camping trip with the family and looking for some simple recipes to try? Find 29 easy camping food ideas that are perfect for tent camping or RV camping. These family-friendly camping meals include quick make-ahead ideas, foil pack recipes, and fun desserts everyone will enjoy.

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Some of my favorite childhood memories are going camping with my family. Whether it was visiting relatives at various campsites throughout the area, taking our first camping trip, or just setting up our tent in the backyard. We  always had so much fun roasting marshmallows around the campfire, and cooking pizza pies with a cast iron pie maker. As a parent, I couldn’t wait to share all those experiences with my children.

And, although I remember all the fun camping games, or just sitting around the campfire, it was the talking, laughing and food that made the camping tips so memorable. So, I decided to gather up some easy camping food ideas that include several make-ahead options so you can spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the outdoors.

These camping food recipes include quick and delicious dinners and desserts that will make your camping trip stress-free with minimal prep and simple ingredients. They are perfect for feeding a hungry family after a long day of exploring.

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Foil pack camping recipes and desserts

29 Easy Camping Food Ideas

Everyone will love these delicious camping food ideas that include simple campfire favorites to easy foil pack recipes, and convenient make-ahead ideas that you can prep before leaving home for a stress-free trip.

1
Make-Ahead Camping Burritos
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Make-Ahead Camping Burritos
These cheesy meat, bean, and rice burritos are the perfect make-ahead camping meal. Simple to prepare and reheat at camp.
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2
Pie Iron Pizzas
xoxoBella
Pie Iron Pizzas
Make these delicious pie iron pizzas, with a crispy crust, melty cheese and your favorite pizza toppings.
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3
Campfire Stew
Recipes From a Pantry
Campfire Stew
Try this Campfire Stew is that is hearty and delicious. Perfect for making around the campfire!
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4
Sausage and Veggie Tin Foil Packets
The Cookin' Chicks
Sausage and Veggie Tin Foil Packets
These Sausage and Veggie Tin Foil Packets are simple, easy to assemble, and packed with flavor!
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5
Potato Foil Packets
Small Town Woman
Potato Foil Packets
Easy Potato Foil Packets combine potato chunks or slices with olive oil, kosher salt, black pepper, garlic powder, onion powder, and fresh herbs into handy foil packets. Perfect for family dinners or camping trips.
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6
Campfire Hot Dog and Potato Foil Packs
xoxoBella
Campfire Hot Dog and Potato Foil Packs
Eating around the campfire is always so much fun, and these hot dog and potato foil packs make the perfect camping meal.
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7
Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets
The Cookin' Chicks
Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets
Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets come together in no time and make clean up a breeze. Seasoned chicken, veggies, beans, and more!
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8
Foil Packet Potatoes
Healing Tomato
Foil Packet Potatoes
Learn how to make foil packet potatoes with sweet corn, onions and garlic for a delicious summer dinner.
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9
BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe
Thrifty Jinxy
BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe
This BBQ Chicken and Veggie Packets Recipe are simple to make with easy cleanup. It’s perfect for camping!
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10
Hobo Dinner Foil Packets
Maria's Mixing Bowl
Hobo Dinner Foil Packets
Hobo dinner foil packets are super delicious and easy to make with a few minutes of prep.
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11
Cilantro Lime Grilled Salmon in Foil
Mom Foodie
Cilantro Lime Grilled Salmon in Foil
Cilantro Lime Grilled Salmon in Foil is a simple healthy meal with quick and easy clean-up.
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12
Low-Carb Foil Packet Dinner
Kalyn's Kitchen
Low-Carb Foil Packet Dinner
This tasty Low-Carb Foil Packet Dinner is perfect for an easy camping meal you can feed the family.
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13
Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
Dutch Oven Daddy
Ground Beef and Potatoes Skillet
Nothing beats a classic Ground Beef and Potatoes skillet, easy to make over a campfire.
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14
Easy Walking Tacos
I Heart Naptime
Easy Walking Tacos
These easy walking tacos are made in a bag of Fritos or Doritos and loaded with taco meat and toppings for a fun dinner while camping.
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15
taco meat in tacos
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Easy Taco Meat
This easy Taco Meat recipe is a perfect to make-ahead and take camping for dinner or lunch. It's budget-friendly, delicious and ideal for family camping trips.
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16
Italian Grinder Sub
The Wholesome Spoon
Italian Grinder Sub
Sandwiches are perfect for an easy camping lunch or dinner. Try these Italian Grinder Sub Sandwiches with turkey, salami, provolone, crispy prosciutto, fresh veggies and a creamy, tangy slaw!
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17
Best Tasting Frozen Hamburger Patty Recipe
Fit Mama Real Food
Best Tasting Frozen Hamburger Patty Recipe
If you are looking for an easy way to make frozen hamburger patties more flavorful for your camping trip this summer, this recipe includes detailed instructions for freezing & cooking from frozen.
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18
Easy Red Skin Potato Salad
Fantabulosity
Easy Red Skin Potato Salad
If you are looking for a simple make-ahead salad, this red skin potato salad is a classic summer dish that is easy to prepare and would go perfectly with burgers on the campfire.
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Desserts and Snack Ideas

Your whole family will love these delicious campfire treats and make-ahead picnic desserts that are perfect to bring to the campground.

19
Banana with chocolate and marshmallows
On My Kid's Plate
Easy Campfire Banana Boats
These delicious campfire banana boats are full of marshmallows, chocolate and your favorite toppings are cooked on the fire until gooey.
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20
Campfire S’mores Cones (Easy Waffle Cone Recipe)
The Slow Roasted Italian
Campfire S’mores Cones (Easy Waffle Cone Recipe)
Campfire cones are a delicious treat to enjoy all summer long. Prep them in just a few minutes for a fun treat both kids and adults will love.
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21
Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts
Stef's Eats and Sweets
Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts
These Apple Pie Spice Campfire donuts can be made easily in your cast iron pan with just four simple ingredients!
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22
Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
I Heart Eating
Oreo Rice Krispies Treats
Oreo Rice Krispies Treats are gooey marshmallow treats stuffed with Oreo cookie pieces! These no bake treats take just 15 minutes to make and are perfect for a camping treat.
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23
S’mores Cookie Bars
That Skinny Chick Can Bake
S’mores Cookie Bars
S’mores Cookie Bars are chocolate chip bars combined with a favorite campfire treat. This delicious dessert is perfect to bring on your camping trip.
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24
Pecan pie bars
Sugar Pursuit
Pecan pie bars
If you love pecan pie but want a quicker, easier way to enjoy it, these pecan pie bars are perfect. With a buttery crust and a gooey, nutty filling, they’re a great dessert to make-ahead to bring camping this summer.
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