Campfire Sesame-Ginger Trout in Banana Leaves
Whole trout seasoned with sesame, fresh ginger, and scallions, wrapped in banana leaves and roasted over the campfire. Steam-cooked and lightly smoked, this meal is wild-caught flavor at its best.
By dinnertime, a day outside usually leaves everyone ready for a good meal. Some nights call for getting food on the table quickly, while others leave plenty of time to cook around the fire and enjoy the evening. These camping dinner recipes are made for both, with satisfying meals that make sense at camp and are worth looking forward to after a day outdoors.
Whole trout seasoned with sesame, fresh ginger, and scallions, wrapped in banana leaves and roasted over the campfire. Steam-cooked and lightly smoked, this meal is wild-caught flavor at its best.
This Foil Packet BBQ Pineapple Chicken seals chicken, pineapple, and BBQ sauce in foil so the ingredients steam together for a smoky, sweet, tangy camping dinner with minimal dishes.
Skillet Moroccan Chickpea & Spinach Stew is a plant-forward, North African–inspired camping lunch cooked in a skillet, combining chickpeas, spinach, tomatoes, warming spices and a hint of citrus into a hearty, aromatic stew.
Juicy salmon fillets are fire-roasted and brushed with a rich maple-balsamic glaze, creating a sweet-savory dinner ideal for riverside or lakeside camps. Crisp-skinned and flaky, this meal is a camp classic elevated.
Smoky sausage and hearty red beans simmer with bold Cajun spices in a Dutch oven for an easy, one-pot camping dinner that can be served straight from the pot.
A quick, spicy, high-calorie noodle bowl for backpackers—ramen cooked up with peanut butter, chili flakes, and dried veggies for a warming end to a long day on the trail. Vegan and ultra-light.
This Cast Iron Cajun Okra & Chicken Skillet is a smoky, savory camping dinner that pairs tender chicken and okra with warm Cajun spice, meant to be served straight from the skillet with rice, bread, or tortillas.
Bold Spanish chorizo, sweet peppers, and saffron rice simmer together in a Dutch oven over campfire coals for an easy, colorful one-pot meal that channels rustic paella vibes.
Creamy, cheesy orzo pasta loaded with tender broccoli and melted cheddar, all in one pot. This fuss-free van or car camping dinner is comfort food the easy way.
Golden chicken drumsticks marinated with rosemary, Dijon, and garlic, then fire-roasted over camp coals. Crisp-skinned, juicy, and full of herbal fragrance—a classic for group camps or family outings.