Camping doesn’t have to mean sacrificing good food. In this post I share easy camping meals and simple food ideas for your next adventure.
Let’s be real… By the end of a camping day, you’re not trying to become a gourmet chef in the woods.
You’re slightly dusty, the kids are starting their “hangry” phase and all you want is to eat something that fills you up for the next day of adventure but that doesn’t require seventeen steps to make.
That’s where easy camping meals come in clutch. The kind you can throw together without thinking twice: minimal ingredients, barely any cleanup and full of flavor that feels like a reward after a day of adventure.
This list is all about low-effort, high-satisfaction meals you can count on when the vibes are chill but your energy is running on fumes. Let’s make dinner the easiest part of your day, shall we?
29 Easy Camping Meals You’ll Actually Want to Make Again
With a bit of prepping, planning and some premade camping meals, you can whip up delicious, simple meals that will keep everyone satisfied after a day outdoors.
From quick stove-top dishes, to foil-packet recipes and camping snacks, these easy campfire dinner ideas are here to make your evenings under the stars easy and a tasty treat!
Stir-Fry Skillet
Veggie Stir-Fry is your fast, colorful fix for dinner after a long day outside. Grab whatever veggies you’ve got, toss them in a hot cast iron skillet and dinner is ready in five minutes.
It cooks fast, tastes fresh and doesn’t leave you with a pile of dishes. Prep the veggies ahead, stash them in a bag and you’re ready to go.
Campfire Tacos
Campfire Tacos in a Bag are equal parts fun and flavor; crunchy chips, seasoned meat, fresh toppings, all eaten straight from the bag. No plates, no mess, just full-on taco energy by the fire.
Prep the meat at home, pack your toppings in containers and let everyone build their own right out of a snack-size chip bag.
One-Pot Chili with Beans
Chili Con Carne is easy to throw together and only uses one pot, so cleanup’s basically a non-issue.
Make it ahead if you’re feeling efficient or cook it straight over the fire and let those flavors simmer into magic. Add what you’ve got, skip what you don’t—it’s the kind of meal that doesn’t judge.
Campfire Nachos with Melted Cheese
Campfire Nachos Foil Packets are your cheesy, crispy answer to campsite cravings. Just layer chips, cheese and whatever toppings you’re into, wrap it up and let the fire work its magic.
They’re fast, fun and fully customizable. No plates needed, just grab a fork (or don’t) and snack straight from the foil under the stars.
Foil Packet Salmon with Vegetables
Foil Packet Salmon with Veggies is low-effort, high-reward dinner move. Toss salmon and fresh veggies in a foil wrap, add a little seasoning and let the fire do the rest.
It steams everything to tender without using lots of dishes and babysitting. Prep the packets at home, stash them in the cooler and enjoy a legit wholesome meal in the wild.
Grilled Chicken Skewers with Bell Peppers
Grilled Chicken Skewers is a campfire win with that smoky char you only get cooking over a flame.
Marinate and skewer everything at home, then just throw them on the grill when you’re ready to eat. No forks needed and no mess.
Mac and Cheese
Make it ahead and reheat over the fire or whip it up fresh with just a few ingredients. Either way, it’s the kind of camp dinner that disappears fast and leaves zero regrets.
Zucchini and Corn Fritters
Zucchini Fritters are so surprisingly easy to pull off at camp. They’ve got that fresh-from-the-garden taste that hits just right.
Make the mix at home, stash it in a container and pan-fry them when you’re ready to eat. Serve with a little dip or sauce and your full-on meal is sorted.
Campfire Quesadillas with Cheese and Chicken
Campfire Quesadillas are built for lazy outdoor dinners. Toss in chicken, veggies or whatever’s left in your cooler. Fold, grill and you’re golden.
Make them ahead and wrap in foil or assemble on the spot and cook straight on the grate. Fast, filling and totally customizable.
Beef and Veggie Foil Packets
Beef Foil Packets are your no-mess, all-flavor campfire dinner fix. Juicy beef, crisp-tender veggies and smoky seasoning all wrapped up and cooked right in the coals.
You can make your life even easier by prepping at home. Zero dishes and full flavor.
Pasta Primavera
Pasta Primavera is so delicious and way easier than it looks. Toss your favorite veggies with pasta and pesto, and just like that you’ve got a tasty low-effort camp.
Campfire Pizza with Fresh Toppings
Bring pre-made dough or flatbreads, set up a toppings station and let everyone build their own. Cook it over the grate or on a cast iron pan.
Get your pizza night under the stars, no delivery required.
Grilled Shrimp Tacos with Avocado
Marinate the shrimp ahead, pack your toppings and grill everything in minutes at camp.
Vegetable and Rice Casserole
Vegetable and Rice Casserole is a cozy, no-fuss dinner that hits the spot after a long day outside.
Make it all at home and just reheat over the fire when you’re ready to eat. Swap in whatever veggies you’ve got—this one’s flexible, forgiving and always a crowd-pleaser.
Curry Lentil Soup in a Dutch Oven
Make it ahead and heat it up in a Dutch oven over the fire or cook it fresh with little fuss if you’re feeling ambitious.
With some crusty bread on the side and you have an instant campfire favorite.
Sweet Potato and Black Bean Hash
Sweet, smoky and a little earthy, this sweet potato and veggies hash comes together in one skillet with almost no effort.
Prep the ingredients at home or toss it together fresh at camp. Add your favorite toppings and you’ve got a meal that feels way fancier than it is.
Chickpea Salad with Feta and Olive
Creamy feta, veggies and herbs bring the flavor without trying too hard.
You can prep at home but also just as easy to whip up fresh in the campsite. Light and refreshing after a long day outside. Dinner under the stars just got an upgrade.
Savory Breakfast Burritos for Dinner
Breakfast Burritos for dinner? Absolutely a thing—especially at camp. Scrambled eggs, beans, melty cheese and a hit of salsa all wrapped in a toasty tortilla = instant comfort.
Build them fresh with whatever add-ins you’ve got. Easy, filling and always a hit after a long day outside.
Lentil and Vegetable Stew
Lentil and Vegetable Stew is hearty, wholesome and super easy to throw together.
Make it ahead or let it simmer right over the fire while you kick back. It’s flexible with whatever’s in your cooler and guaranteed to warm you up after a long day on the trail.
Campfire Baked Potatoes with Toppings
Wrap them in foil and bake right in the coals while you chill by the fire. Then load them up however you like such as cheese, sour cream, bacon bits, chives, all of the above.
It’s like a baked potato bar, but in the woods.
Teriyaki Chicken Skewers
Prep everything ahead and throw them straight on the fire when you’re ready to eat.
They cook fast, taste amazing and totally pass the “impress your camp crew” test.
Sausage and Pepper Sandwiches
Grilled sausages, sweet peppers and a toasty bun—that’s dinner done right.
Sauté the peppers and cook everything over the fire, then load up your buns with whatever toppings you’re into.
Campfire Caesar Salad with Grilled Chicken
Juicy grilled chicken, crisp greens and creamy dressing come together fast, no fancy prep required.
Grill the chicken over the fire and toss everything else right before serving. It’s the perfect balance of light and hearty and a nice break from all the cheesy, carb-y stuff (which we still love, obviously).
Stuffed Portobello Mushrooms
Big meaty mushrooms loaded with a creamy, flavorful filling—zero fuss, big payoff.
Prep the stuffing at home, then just grill and fill when you’re ready to eat. They feel fancy but cook like a dream over the fire.
Perfect for when you want something hearty without dragging out half your kitchen.
Barbecue Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Tender shredded pork, tangy BBQ sauce and crunchy slaw all piled on a soft bun? Absolute win.
Make the pork ahead and reheat it over the fire. It’s one of those meals that tastes even better eaten in a camp chair with sauce on your hands.
Vegetarian Chili With Sweet Potato
Beans, spices and sweet potatoes come together in one pot for a cozy, no-fuss camp meal that hits the spot.
Make it ahead or let it simmer over the fire while you chill—either way, it’s warm, filling and sneaks in those veggies without feeling too “healthy.” A total crowd-pleaser in a bowl.
Herbed Couscous with Roasted Vegetables
Fluffy couscous + veggies + herbs = a dish that feels fresh but still fills you up.
Boil water, roast your veg and mix it all together—done. You can prep the veggies ahead or cook them fresh, depending on your vibe. Either way, it’s an easy win after a long day outside.
Grilled Burgers
Throw them on the grill, top with avocado or whatever you’ve got on hand, and dinner’s served.
They’re low-maintenance, high-reward and guaranteed to please your crew.
Camping-Style Bolognese Pasta
Bring those cozy Italian vibes straight to the campfire without a ton of work.
Make the sauce ahead or throw it together fresh with a few staples, then toss with pasta and dig in. Go meaty or keep it veg. Either way, it’s filling enough to power you through the next trail (or marshmallow roast).
29 Simple Camping Meals the Whole Family Will Enjoy!
I hope you enjoyed the amazing list and fun with your adventure!
