Camping is fun with friends and family. You can sit by the fire, laugh, and eat tasty food. But cooking for many people can be hard. You need meals that are fast and simple.
These Camping Recipes For A Crowd are great for camping. You don’t need fancy tools. You can make them with a pan, foil, or over the fire. The food tastes great and fills everyone up.
You can use these recipes for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. There are even sweet treats. Let’s check out these 13 easy camping recipes!

1. Campfire Breakfast Burritos
These burritos are a good way to start the day. You can make them early and heat them by the fire.
You need:
- 12 eggs
- 1 pack breakfast sausage
- 1 onion, chopped
- 1 bell pepper, chopped
- 12 tortillas
- Shredded cheese
- Salsa
How to make:
- Cook sausage in a pan
- Add onion and pepper, cook until soft
- Add eggs and cook until done
- Put the mix in tortillas with cheese and salsa
- Wrap and heat on fire for a few minutes
2. Campfire Foil Packets
Foil meals are fast and fun. Each person can have their own.
You need:
- 4 chicken pieces
- 4 potatoes, chopped
- 2 bell peppers, sliced
- 1 onion, sliced
- Oil, salt, and pepper
How to make:
- Put food on foil
- Add oil, salt, and pepper
- Wrap it tight
- Cook over fire for 30 minutes
3. One-Pot Chili
Chili is warm and tasty. It’s great for cold nights.
You need:
- 2 pounds ground beef
- 1 can kidney beans
- 1 can black beans
- 1 can chopped tomatoes
- 1 onion, chopped
- Chili spice, salt, and pepper
How to make:
- Cook beef in a pot
- Add onion and cook
- Add beans, tomatoes, and spice
- Cook for 20–30 minutes
4. S’mores Nachos
This is a fun dessert. Kids and adults will love it.
You need:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups mini marshmallows
- 1 cup chocolate chips
- 1/4 cup peanut butter
How to make:
- Put chips in a pan
- Add marshmallows and chocolate
- Drizzle peanut butter on top
- Heat by fire until melted
5. Campfire Hot Dogs
Hot dogs are easy and fun. Add toppings for more flavor.
You need:
- Hot dogs
- Buns
- Ketchup, mustard, relish, onions, cheese
How to make:
- Cook hot dogs on sticks over fire
- Put them in buns
- Add toppings you like
6. Grilled Veggie Skewers
These veggie sticks are healthy and colorful.
You need:
- 1 zucchini
- 1 bell pepper
- 1 onion
- 1 cup cherry tomatoes
- Oil, salt, and pepper
How to make:
- Cut veggies and put on sticks
- Brush with oil, add salt and pepper
- Grill until soft
7. Campfire Pancakes
Pancakes are a fun breakfast. Make them on a pan.
You need:
- 2 cups pancake mix
- 1 cup water
- 1 tablespoon sugar
- Syrup and butter
How to make:
- Mix pancake mix, water, and sugar
- Pour into hot pan
- Flip when bubbles show
- Eat with syrup and butter
8. Grilled Chicken Sandwiches
These sandwiches are good for lunch or dinner.
You need:
- 6 chicken breasts
- 6 sandwich buns
- Lettuce, tomato, cheese
- Sauce (BBQ, mayo, mustard)
How to make:
- Cook chicken over fire
- Toast buns if you want
- Put chicken and toppings on buns
9. Taco Salad
Taco salad is light and crunchy. It’s fast and tasty.
You need:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 1 pound ground beef or turkey
- 1 can black beans
- 1 head lettuce
- Salsa, cheese, sour cream
How to make:
- Cook meat in a pan
- Add beans
- Put chips in a bowl
- Add meat, lettuce, salsa, and cheese
- Add sour cream on top
10. Campfire Nachos
These nachos are cheesy and warm. Great for sharing.
You need:
- 1 bag tortilla chips
- 2 cups shredded cheese
- 1 can jalapeños
- Salsa and sour cream
How to make:
- Put chips and cheese in a pan
- Add jalapeños
- Heat over fire until cheese melts
- Serve with salsa and sour cream
11. Pasta Salad
Pasta salad is easy to make before your trip.
You need:
- 1 box pasta
- 1 cucumber
- 1 bell pepper
- 1/2 cup Italian dressing
- Salt and pepper
How to make:
- Cook pasta, then let it cool
- Add cucumber and pepper
- Mix in dressing, salt, and pepper
12. BBQ Chicken Drumsticks
These are sticky, tasty, and easy to grill.
You need:
- 12 chicken drumsticks
- 1 bottle BBQ sauce
- Salt and pepper
How to make:
- Add salt and pepper to chicken
- Grill over fire until done
- Add BBQ sauce and cook a bit more
13. Fruit Kabobs
Fruit sticks are sweet and fresh. Kids love them.
You need:
- 1 pineapple
- 1 melon
- 1 box strawberries
- 1 banana
How to make:
- Cut fruit into chunks
- Put on skewers
- Grill for a short time
- Serve with honey or yogurt
Conclusion
These camping meals are fun and easy. You don’t need to be a chef. Just simple food, a fire, and hungry campers.
Try one or try them all. You’ll have happy people and full bellies!
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