Fall Camping Meals: 54 Fun and Delicious Recipes
Autumn is the perfect time to embark on a camping adventure. The crisp air, vibrant foliage, and cozy campfires make for an unforgettable experience. But the last thing you want to worry about is what to eat. We’ve got you covered with a comprehensive list of easy, make-ahead fall camping meals that even the pickiest eaters will love.
These simple yet highly tasty camping food ideas for autumn are affordable, easy to make in advance or cook over the campfire or on your grill. We’ve included lots of creative dinner ideas, plus lunches, breakfast, and even unique desserts. You can plan your whole camping menu and get back to enjoying the experience.
Okay, let’s check ‘em out!
Fall Camping Food Ideas
1. Chicken Campfire Stew
Chicken Campfire Stew is easy to make with chicken, lots of veggies, and a herbed tomato broth. It makes for a hearty, comforting dinner.
Get the recipe: Chicken Campfire Stew
2. Easy Campfire French Dip Sandwiches
Campfire Foil Pack French Dip Sandwiches are grill or campfire-friendly and made using foil packs. Served nice and hot from the campfire with the rich and savory au jus, this is truly one of the highlights of camping!
Get the recipe: Easy Campfire French Dip Sandwiches
3. Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes
Cast iron Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes is truly a winning recipe! Delicious and seasoned to perfection, the combination of potatoes and melty cheese is irresistible, and works for any meal of the day.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Cheesy Potatoes
4. Campfire Nachos
Campfire Nachos are so easy to make, quite tasty, and totally customizable for your tastes! Top them with your favorite nacho toppings, or even leftover grilled meat.
Get the recipe: Campfire Nachos
5. Dutch Oven Pot Pie
Easy Dutch Oven Pot Pie is topped with cheddar thyme biscuits and can be made with chicken or turkey and cooked right over a campfire. The creamy filling includes buttery potatoes, mushrooms, chicken or turkey, and whatever kind of frozen vegetables you like.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Pot Pie
6. 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, itt’s so flavorful and the perfect easy camping dinner recipe!
Get the recipe: Fiesta Chicken Foil Packets
7. Campfire Pizza
Totally customizable, this easy Campfire Pizza is cooked in a cast iron pan over a fire, creating an easy and delicious pizza that smells and tastes amazing. Storebought dough and your favorite toppings are all that’s needed!
Get the recipe: Campfire Pizza
8. Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packets
Cheesesteak fans, you’re going to want to try these easy campfire Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packs for yourself. Boasting steak, provolone cheese, green bell pepper, onion, and tasty seasonings, they really are delicious. Just put the ingredients in foil packs and cook them on the campfire!
Get the recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Foil Packets
9. Walking Tacos
Easy to prep and totally portable, walking tacos are a creative take on traditional tacos using seasoned ground beef mixed into bags of corn chips or tortilla chips, with all the taco fixings!
Get the recipe: Walking Tacos
10. Shredded Pork Camping Tacos
Tender, citrus-marinaded-and-chili-rubbed shredded pork is tucked into warm corn tortillas and topped with fresh orange slices, pico de gallo, and crumbled queso fresco. These Camping Tacos are a basically party in your mouth and easy to scale up for a crowd.
Get the recipe: Shredded Pork Camping Tacos
11. Grilled Brat Kabobs
Consider making grilled brat kabobs instead of traditional steak or chicken. These savory skewers are loaded with juicy bratwurst and colorful marinated vegetables.
Get the recipe: Grilled Brat Kabobs
12. Chicken Fajita Packets
Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are the absolute easiest meal to make! They require only a few minutes of chopping chicken and a couple of veggies, seasoning, and wrapping them up!
Get the recipe: Chicken Fajita Packets
13. Hearty Chili
Hearty Chili is chock full of healthy, chunky ingredients and bursting with great depth of flavor that’ll keep you warm on chilly evenings at the campground. The seasonings meld together perfectly!
Get the recipe: Hearty Chili
14. Hawaiian Quesadillas
Cheesy and savory with just the right amount of sweet, Hawaiian Quesadillas are fun for breakfast, lunch, or dinner! These crispy quesadillas are filled to the brim with melted cheese, ham chunks, and sweet pineapple tidbits.
Get the recipe: Hawaiian Quesadillas
15. Hamburger Hobo Packets
Delicious Hamburger Hobo Packets are made with hamburger patties, chopped potatoes, mushrooms, and onions. The whole meal in one easy-to-make packet, they’re such a fun twist on regular old hamburgers!
Get the recipe: Hamburger Hobo Packets
16. Easy Taco Salad
This is the best Easy Taco Salad recipe with fun ingredients like Thousand Island dressing and Nacho Cheese Doritos. It works well when you need to feed a crowd, and can be made in advance by omitting the dressing until ready to serve.
Get the recipe: Easy Taco Salad
17. Surf ‘n Turf Foil Packs
When you can’t decide between meat or seafood, you’re gonna want to make these Surf and Turf Foil Packs. They’re a tasty blend of grilled tender sirloin steak, juicy shrimp and a selection of carefully chosen spices and seasonings, along with corn cobs and red onion.
Get the recipe: Surf ‘n Turf Foil Packs
18. Campfire Sloppy Joes
If you are looking for the most delicious from-scratch campfire sloppy joes recipe this is it! No seasoning packets or cans of sauce here – just good ol’ homemade yumminess.
Get the recipe: Campfire Sloppy Joes
19. Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers
All the amazing flavor of chicken fajitas, on a stick! Enjoy your favorite restaurant dish on an easy-to-eat skewer, while enjoying the great outdoors.
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Fajita Skewers
20. Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
Yummy Grilled Cheese Roll-Ups are a fun twist on a classic grilled cheese sandwich. Cheese is rolled up into plain bread and then pan-fried in a little bit of butter. The cheese inside gets all melty and the bread on the outside gets all crispy – what’s not to love?
Get the recipe: Grilled Cheese Roll Ups
21. BBQ Chicken Burrito
This BBQ Chicken Burrito is barbecued twice, and tastes so amazing. It’s filled with grilled chicken, zesty BBQ sauce and grilled a few minutes more for a toasted tortilla flavor.
Get the recipe: BBQ Chicken Burrito
22. Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots
Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots are cooked in a cast iron pan over an open campfire, giving you deliciously crispy taters with smoky flavor. They’re the perfect side dish to complement your camping dinner.
Get the recipe: Garlic Parmesan Tater Tots
23. Cajun Chicken Foil Packets
Cajun Chicken Foil Packets are an easy camping or grilling meal made with boneless chicken thighs and sliced peppers and onions that are gently infused with Cajun seasoning. They’re mess-free, healthy, and ready in 30 minutes!
Get the recipe: Cajun Chicken Foil Packets
24. Camping Stick Bread
Campfire stick bread makes for excellent camping snacks or to compliment any fireside meal. Simply mix up a simple dough, wrap it around a wooden stick, and roast it over a crackling campfire!
Get the recipe: Camping Stick Bread
25. Campfire Sausage and Peppers
Campfire Sausage and Pepper are so cheap and easy to make. Each foil packet encloses juicy sausage, tender onions and bell peppers, along with tasty seasonings. Offering so much incredible flavor, these might be the highlight of your camping trip!
Get the recipe: Campfire Sausage and Peppers
26. Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas have ALL the flavors of jalapeño poppers in a fun, portable package. These little bites make a delicious summer appetizer and can also double as a meal!
Get the recipe: Jalapeno Popper Quesadillas
27. Mediterranean Beef Kebabs
These juicy Mediterranean Beef Kebabs are packed with flavor and one of our favorite dinners during grilling season. Serve them with your favorite side, or inside Naan bread for a satisfying sandwich wrap.
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Beef Kebabs
28. Corndog Bites
Kids of all ages will love snacking on these tasty Corn Dog Bites! Make them in advance and bring them for lunches, appetizers, and snacks.
Get the recipe: Corndog Bites
29. Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tacos
Smoky, spicy, and ready to party, these Chipotle Grilled Chicken Tacos are a great way to capture those summertime camping vibes. They’re super tasty cooked right over the campfire, because the smokey flavor of the chipotle is really enhanced, and we just love all the crispy slightly burnt bites.
Get the recipe: Grilled Chipotle Chicken Tacos
30. Campfire Macaroni and Cheese
Make this macaroni and cheese up ahead of time and finish it on the campfire. Easy, creamy, and oh so cheesy!
Get the recipe: Campfire Macaroni and Cheese
31. Caribbean Pork Kabobs
Caribbean Pork Kabobs will bring some tropical flavors to your camping trip. The juicy pork is marinated in a delicious blend of spices and grilled to perfection, making you feel like you’re sitting on a beach somewhere.
Get the recipe: Caribbean Pork Kabobs
32. Walking Gyros
Take your walking tacos to a new level and serve Greek Walking Gyros instead! Same fun way to eat them but with Greek spiced lamb, feta, tzatziki sauce, and crushed pita chips.
Get the recipe: Walking Gyros
33. Campfire Chicken Nachos
Chicken Nacho Foil Packets are a super easy recipe that everyone can agree on. They can be prepared in advance, and are totally customizable for your favorite ingredients.
Get the recipe: Campfire Chicken Nachos
34. One Pan Cheesy Taco Skillet
One Pan Cheesy Taco Skillet is like a gourmet version of Hamburger Helper. Totally kid-friendly, you can make it as spicy (or not) as you want. It’s truly pure comfort food!
Get the recipe: One Pan Cheesy Taco Skillet
35. Grilled Chicken Kabobs
These Grilled Chicken Kabobs are marinated in a delightful honey lime sauce that combines tanginess of fresh limes with the sweetness of honey. Sizzling with mouthwatering flavor, they’re abundantly savory, somewhat sweet, with just the right bit of kick.
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Kabobs
36. Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas
Got leftover steak? Switch up your dinner routine with these Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas. It puts a new spin on everything you love in the classic sandwich!
Get the recipe: Philly Cheesesteak Quesadillas
37. Campfire Potatoes
Campfire potatoes are so delicious and easy to make, making them an absolute must-try this summer either on your next camping trip or even right on your grill. So comforting, tasty, and inexpensive to make!
Get the recipe: Campfire Potatoes
38. Easy “Baked” Salmon
Foil Packet Salmon is crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, not to mention fork tender and perfectly cooked every time. Plus, you can cook veggies in the foil too – no need to clean up extra dishes!
Get the recipe: Easy “Baked” Salmon
39. Grilled Chicken Legs
This delicious Grilled Chicken Legs recipe has just 3 ingredients, so they’re easy to prep, and cook fast. With crispy skin on the outside, and tender and juicy meat on the inside, you can’t beat the delicious smoky flavor!
Get the recipe: Grilled Chicken Legs
40. Pizza Grilled Cheese
Pizza grilled cheese combines two favorite comfort foods: pizza and grilled cheese! This tasty sandwich is loaded with pepperoni and cheese and best of all, a crispy crunchy crust.
Get the recipe: Pizza Grilled Cheese
41. Camping Breakfast Skillet
This hearty Camping Breakfast Skillet is made with bacon, scrambled eggs, and hashbrowns. It’s a simple one-pot meal that feeds a crowd. And not just for breakfast!
Get the recipe: Camping Breakfast Skillet
42. Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini
These flavorful make-ahead Shrimp Foil Packs are full of juicy shrimp, quick-cook veggies, and everyday spices. The bonus is that they require minimal prep and no cleanup.
Get the recipe: Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini
43. Italian Sausage Skewers
These are so easy, there is no real need for a recipe, so there’s no excuse not to make them at your next camping trip. Grab some good quality Italian sausages, and some chunks of veggies and skewer away!
Get the recipe: Italian Sausage Skewers
44. Griddle Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
Chorizo Breakfast Burritos taste as good as anything at your favorite brunch place. Made with simple Ingredients and are quick to make, but they taste oh-so amazing.
Get the recipe: Griddle Chorizo Breakfast Burritos
45. Cracker Barrel Bacon Baked Beans
Copycat Cracker Barrel Baked Beans with Bacon are hearty enough to serve as a main dish. Bake them in a dutch oven over the campfire for the ultimate camping comfort food.
Get the recipe: Cracker Barrel Bacon Baked Beans
46. Hot Dog and Potato Foil Packs
Campfire Hot Dog Potato Foil Packs are inexpensive and fun for the whole family. Hog dogs, red potatoes and onion pair up with butter, spices and seasonings, shredded cheese, and BBQ sauce. The result is a hot and flavorful meal you can eat right from the foil packets for easy cleanup.
Get the recipe: Hot Dog and Potato Foil Packs
47. Blackened Shrimp Kabobs
Grilled Blackened Shrimp Skewers with Cilantro Lime Sauce is the perfect balance of slight spiciness and refreshing zestiness. Truly a taste bud teaser!
Get the recipe: Blackened Shrimp Kabobs
48. Summer Charcuterie Board
The variety of ingredients in this Summer Charcuterie Board create such a wonderful medley of flavors and textures. The roasted mini peppers perfectly balance the savory cheeses!
Get the recipe: Summer Charcuterie Board
49. Hatch Green Chile Sausage Breakfast Burritos
A perfect grab and go breakfast (or lunch or dinner!), these Hatch Green Chile Sausage Breakfast Burritos are filled with pork, egg, potatoes, cheese, and peppers in a soft flour tortilla. You can even make them ahead and bring them to your campsite.
Get the recipe: Hatch Green Chile Sausage Breakfast Burritos
50. Campfire Shrimp Boil
Campfire Shrimp Boil features mussels, shrimp, corn, and potatoes cooked with beer in a Dutch oven. It’s a fancy outdoor meal ready in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Campfire Shrimp Boil
51. Honey Garlic Chicken Foil Packets
Tender and delicious Honey Garlic Chicken Potato foil packets are hearty and delicious! All the ingredients cook together inside the foil to create a steamy, tender and delicious all-in-one meal.
Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken Foil Packets
52. Pinwheel Sandwiches
Pinwheel Sandwiches are a fun and delicious make ahead camping meal because you can just grab and eat, no utensils (or even plates) required! Plus they’re totally customizable for whatever lunchmeat and cheese you have on hand.
Get the recipe: Pinwheel Sandwiches
53. Grilled Veggie Packets
Grilled Vegetables in Foil are healthy, easy and simple to make! This delicious vegetable medley on the grill is the perfect side dish to any meal.
Get the recipe: Grilled Veggie Packets
54. Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
Scrumptious Garlic Steak and Potato foil packs make for a fun and easy camping dinner because it can be made on the campfire or grill. Clean-up is super easy and you can even prep them in advance.
Get the recipe: Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
Ready to try some new fall camping foods?
I hope this list of fun autumn camping meal ideas has given you tons of inspiration for new recipes to try.
From hearty dinners and breakfasts, to make ahead lunches and snacks, your camping menu will never be the same!
