There’s nothing better than a long weekend in the great outdoors, except maybe knowing exactly what you’ll eat while you’re there.
Instead of scrambling to pull together meals on the fly, this 4-day camping meal plan gives you breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert for each day, with simple prep tips to make cooking at camp a breeze.
Enjoy the outdoors without worrying about what's for dinner!
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Table of Contents
Day One:
🍴 Breakfast: Breakfast Burritos
A hearty, make-ahead breakfast that’s perfect for busy camping mornings. These burritos are packed with eggs, sausage, and cheese, all wrapped up for a quick reheat over the fire.
Ingredients:
6 large eggs, scrambled
1 cup shredded cheddar cheese
1 lb cooked sausage or bacon
4 large tortillas
Foil for wrapping
Directions:
At home, scramble eggs and cook sausage.
Layer eggs, sausage, and cheese in tortillas.
Wrap in foil and store in cooler.
Reheat over campfire coals or on a grill for 5–7 minutes.
🍴 Lunch: Turkey & Cheese Wraps
Simple, fresh, and easy to assemble at camp or on the road, these wraps are ideal for a no-fuss lunch that still feels satisfying.
Ingredients:
Tortillas or wraps
Sliced turkey
Sliced cheese
Lettuce, tomato, condiments
Directions:
Lay out tortilla, add turkey, cheese, and toppings.
Roll and slice in half. Serve with chips or fruit.
🍴 Dinner: Campfire Chili
This one-pot wonder delivers rich, smoky flavors and hearty comfort after a day of outdoor adventures. Perfect for warming up around the campfire.
Ingredients:
1 lb ground beef or turkey
1 onion, chopped
2 cans diced tomatoes
2 cans kidney beans, drained
2 tbsp chili powder
Salt and pepper to taste
Directions:
Brown meat and onion in Dutch oven.
Add tomatoes, beans, chili powder, and seasonings.
Simmer over campfire for 20–30 minutes.
🍴 Dessert/Snack: S'mores Cones
A fun twist on the classic campfire treat! These cones are filled with gooey marshmallows, melty chocolate, and a hint of fruit for extra sweetness.
Ingredients:
Waffle cones
Mini marshmallows
Chocolate chips
Strawberries or bananas (optional)
Directions:
Fill cones with chocolate, marshmallows, and fruit.
Wrap in foil, warm over campfire for 5 minutes.
Day Two:
🍴 Breakfast: Pancakes & Bacon
Fluffy pancakes paired with crispy bacon make for a camping breakfast that feels like a special treat without requiring much cleanup.
Ingredients:
Just-add-water pancake mix
Syrup
Pre-cooked bacon
Directions:
Mix pancakes according to package.
Cook on griddle or skillet over camp stove.
Reheat bacon and serve with pancakes.
🍴 Lunch: Chicken Salad Pitas
Cool, creamy, and refreshing, these pitas are an easy way to enjoy a protein-packed lunch in the middle of a warm summer day.
Ingredients:
Cooked shredded chicken
Mayonnaise
Celery, chopped
Pita pockets
Directions:
Mix chicken, mayo, and celery.
Fill pita pockets. Keep chilled until ready to eat.
🍴 Dinner: Shrimp & Veggie Foil Packets
Fresh shrimp and colorful vegetables come together in these buttery foil packets for a light yet flavorful evening meal.
Ingredients:
1 lb shrimp, peeled & deveined
1 zucchini, sliced
1 red bell pepper, sliced
2 tbsp butter, melted
Lemon slices
Directions:
Layer shrimp, veggies, and lemon slices in foil.
Drizzle with butter, seal packets.
Cook over fire or grill for 10–12 minutes.
🍴 Dessert/Snack: Banana Boats
Turn bananas into a gooey, chocolatey, marshmallow-filled delight that kids and adults will both love roasting over the fire.
Ingredients:
Bananas
Chocolate chips
Mini marshmallows
Directions:
Slice banana lengthwise without cutting through.
Fill with chocolate and marshmallows.
Wrap in foil, heat over campfire for 5 minutes.
Day Three:
🍴 Breakfast: Breakfast Skillet
This skillet is loaded with potatoes, peppers, sausage, and eggs for a filling start to the day that’s perfect for fueling your adventures.
Ingredients:
Potatoes, diced
Onion, chopped
Bell pepper, chopped
Sausage, sliced
Eggs
Directions:
Cook potatoes, onion, and peppers in skillet.
Add sausage until heated through.
Crack eggs on top, cover, and cook until set.
🍴 Lunch: Caprese Pasta Salad
Light yet satisfying, this pasta salad blends fresh tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil for a bright midday meal that keeps well in a cooler.
Ingredients:
Cooked pasta
Cherry tomatoes
Mozzarella balls
Fresh basil
Balsamic vinaigrette
Directions:
Toss pasta, tomatoes, mozzarella, and basil.
Drizzle with vinaigrette before serving.
🍴 Dinner: Campfire Pizza
Enjoy pizza night under the stars! This recipe transforms simple ingredients into a crispy, cheesy, camp-cooked favorite.
Ingredients:
Pre-made pizza crust
Pizza sauce
Shredded mozzarella
Toppings of choice
Directions:
Spread sauce on crust.
Add cheese and toppings.
Place on grill, cover, cook 8–10 minutes.
🍴 Dessert/Snack: Dutch Oven Peach Cobbler
Sweet peaches topped with buttery cake mix bake into a warm, rustic dessert that’s pure comfort in a bowl.
Ingredients:
2 cans peaches in syrup
1 box yellow cake mix
½ cup butter, sliced
Directions:
Pour peaches into Dutch oven.
Sprinkle cake mix evenly on top.
Dot with butter. Cover and bake over coals 45 minutes.
Check out my article on the 10 Must-Have Camping Cookware for Outdoor Cooking. It's packed with essential gear recommendations to make your camping meals even more delicious and hassle-free!
Day Four:
🍴 Breakfast: Overnight Oats
Easy to prep before your trip, these oats are a grab-and-go breakfast that can be enjoyed cold or warmed over the camp stove.
Ingredients:
Rolled oats
Milk or almond milk
Berries
Nuts/seeds
Directions:
In jars, layer oats, milk, berries, and nuts.
Refrigerate overnight; eat cold or warm.
🍴 Lunch: Grilled Cheese & Tomato Soup
A nostalgic favorite made camp-friendly, perfect for a quick lunch on your final day outdoors.
Ingredients:
Bread
Cheese slices
Canned tomato soup
Directions:
Grill sandwiches over skillet.
Heat soup over camp stove.
🍴 Dinner: BBQ Chicken & Corn on the Cob
Juicy BBQ chicken and smoky, buttery corn make a simple yet satisfying end to your camping weekend.
Ingredients:
Chicken breasts or thighs
BBQ sauce
Corn on the cob, husked
Directions:
Brush chicken with BBQ sauce; grill until cooked.
Wrap corn in foil; grill 10–15 minutes.
🍴 Dessert/Snack: Apple Crisp Foil Packets
Tender apples with a sweet oat topping cook right in foil packets for a cozy dessert that’s as easy to clean up as it is to eat.
Ingredients:
Apples, sliced
Brown sugar
Oats
Butter
Directions:
Place apples, sugar, and oats in foil.
Top with butter, seal packet.
Cook over fire for 10 minutes.
Packing & Prep Tips
A little planning before your trip can make a huge difference once you’re at the campsite. By prepping ingredients at home and organizing your gear, you’ll spend less time cooking and more time enjoying the outdoors. These simple packing and prep tips will help keep your meals fresh, your cooler organized, and your camp kitchen running smoothly.
Pre-chop and pre-cook when possible.
Use labeled containers or bags for each day.
Keep ice packs or block ice for longer cooling.
Bring heavy-duty foil, camp cooking utensils, and resealable bags.
