Campfire
Dinner
Vegetarian
Gluten-Free
Simple Camping Dinners for Happy Campers
Feed your crew with no-fuss meals that get cooked outdoors. These kid-friendly camping dinners are perfect for hungry families after a day on the trail.
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Added September 8, 2026

Prep: 30 min
Cook: 20 min
Serves: 4
Difficulty: Easy
Ingredients
- •as needed units Stuffed sweet potatoes
- •as needed units Frozen breakfast burritos
- •as needed bags Pre-diced meat
- •as needed bags Pre-diced vegetables
- •as needed os Omelets
- •as needed skewers Skewered meat and vegetables
- •as needed units Chicken
- •as needed units Onion
- •as needed units Bell pepper
- •as needed units Sausage
- •as needed units Sweet potato
- •as needed units Apples
- •as needed units Pancakes
- •as needed units Bacon
- •as needed units Breakfast Quiche
- •as needed units Quesadillas
- •as needed units Muffins
- •as needed packets Oatmeal packets
- •as needed units Summer sausage
- •as needed bags Trail mix
- •as needed sheets Fruit leather
- •as needed bars Protein bars
Equipment
- • Skillets
- • Grill
- • Tin foil
- • Cooler
- • Air-tight containers
Instructions
- 1Prepare meals ahead by pre-cooking or freezing items like stuffed sweet potatoes and breakfast burritos.
- 2Chop and measure ingredients at home to save time when camping.
- 3Use tin foil packets for cooking meat and vegetables; prepare them at home to simply reheat at camp.
- 4Cook breakfast items like pancakes or bacon at home for easy reheating at the campsite.
- 5Plan meals by 'expiration date' to prioritize fresh food first.
Camp tips
- • Chop as much as possible at home to minimize prep time while camping.
- • Utilize foil packets for easy cooking and minimal cleanup.
- • Pre-make skewers for a quick grilling option.
- • Freeze meals for longer camping trips to keep food fresh longer.
Food safety & trail facts
- Calories:
- 500
Planning a trip? Open the Trip Planner — your saved favorite meals can be pulled into the generated menu.
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