Easy Camping Meals for Families
When you’ve got a crew to feed during your camping trip, it can sometimes be a challenge to make something easy that everyone will love. Here are a few of our favorites, covering breakfast, lunch, dinner, and even dessert!
Breakfast
No matter if it’s pitching a tent, entertaining kids or making s’mores: starting your day right with a healthy breakfast is vital for an unforgettable camping adventure! Luckily there are numerous simple camping recipes to fuel you for success on this voyage of discovery.
This Egg Potato Hash is an easy one-pot campfire meal packed with vegetables, proteins and flavor – perfect for fueling up for hiking or playing Frisbee with family!
Mason Jar Pancakes are an easy and tasty camping breakfast option. Simply mix the pancake ingredients in mason jars before pouring onto the griddle at your campsite!
Lunch
Gourmet dining may seem impossible while camping, but with proper planning you can easily create delicious yet nutritious meals that keep you fueled throughout your adventure. These healthy camping recipes include lean proteins, veggies and balanced carbs – giving your body everything it needs for optimal fuel.
Teriyaki chicken veggie packets are surefire hits with both kids and adults, making an easy side dish or appetizer before your main course meal. Simple preparation makes these delights the star attraction on any trip! Store them in your cooler until the big meal arrives – pack one separately or serve alongside it!
Hobo sausage potatoes are an easy camping recipe you can prepare in advance and store in a cooler for easy campfire meals. Simply heat up over the fire for a satisfying and filling lunch!
For a healthy lunch option at your campsite, try this Veggie and Chicken Foil Packet or this Grilled Tahini Chicken dish made of aluminum foil – they help minimize cleanup while being easy to cook on either an open flame or large skillet! These meals make great alternatives to the more common hamburgers or hotdogs!
Dinner
From classic campfire recipes to creative twists on comfort foods, this collection of dinner recipes for camping offers everything you need for your next camping trip. These hearty dinners will keep your family satisfied after a day spent adventuring!
Bring the classic grilled hamburger recipe up a notch with this deceptively straightforward recipe. Layering ham and cheese between two slices of bread is an effortless way to create an irresistibly flavorful sandwich burger that everyone will crave.
Discover a delicious camping meal in 30 minutes with this simple taco recipe! With marinated chicken, homemade street corn salsa and spiced Mexican crema coming together into one deliciously filling meal after a long day on the trails, you will surely have one delicious and flavorful dinner to look forward to come nighttime.
Chili fans and mac & cheese enthusiasts can both appreciate this campfire-ready mashup of two comforting favorites with this campfire meal made in one skillet over the fire – making preparation and cleanup simple!
Dessert
There’s nothing quite as peaceful and tranquil as camping out in nature without cell service or WiFi signals to worry about. Camping doesn’t mean sacrificing delicious foods such as campfire monkey bread and s’mores; your vacation will be both delicious and comfortable!!
Forget traditional s’mores, this collection of campfire desserts will satisfy any sweet tooth – adults and kids alike.
So, there’s no excuse not to have tummy-filled, delectable meals at the campsite. Be sure to make a grocery list with all ingredients and do a little pre-camp planning so you can relax once you reach the campsite.