22 Camping Recipes You'll Be Excited to Eat

Camping is a great way to experience the joys of nature. Sleeping under the stars, disconnecting from electronics, exploring the wilderness, and cooking over an open fire are just some of the reasons we love to break out the sleeping bags and get outside. Packing and preparing the food situation properly can make or break your camping experience, and true camping enthusiasts know the value of having a couple of camping breakfast ideas or some tasty campfire recipes in their back pocket. Somehow, food just tastes better in the open air, whether it’s a crispy campfire pizza, a fluffy campfire potato or a super-simple, 5-ingredient camping dish. We’ve even rounded up some easy camping snacks that don’t need refrigeration or cooking once prepared, so you can get fueled up and back on the trail, like this simple muffuletta that gets better the longer it sits. Make this pressed sandwich layering provolone and cold cuts, topped with some tangy giardiniera and chopped olives.

One of the best camping hacks is to pre-build some foil packet meals. When mealtime comes, simply throw the packs on the fire and wait for hot and tasty food. This recipe by Marcela Valladolid combines smoky chipotle powder with fresh vegetables and shrimp for a tasty dinner that’s full of the protein you need to refuel after a busy day of hiking and exploring.

Cheesy, bubbly lasagna is a universal crowd-pleaser and sure to hit the spot after a long day. This recipe does require some layering, but with the help of pre-made sauce and no-boil lasagna noodles, it comes together in no time and bakes right in the coals of a roaring fire.

Simple russet potatoes become incredibly fluffy and soft when baked in a foil packet over a wood-burning fire. Whip up a quick topping of sour cream, fresh herbs, and thinly sliced scallions while they cook, or make it ahead of time and pack it in the cooler.