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Meal Planning for Group Camping (Your Super Easy 3 Day Plan)
Updated on Jan. 17, 2024
Meal planning for group camping just got a whole lot easier! We’ve picked out camping-friendly breakfast, lunch, dinner, snacks and dessert for three days of wilderness fun. Each recipe feeds 4-6 people but can be easily tweaked to fit your family’s needs. For added convenience, we’ve created a printable checklist that makes meal planning for groups a cinch.
1/15
Day 1 Breakfast: Campfire Hash
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our area, we are able to camp almost all year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy them on the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
Use our complete family camping checklist to ensure you have everything packed, from essential tools and gear to toiletries and entertainment.
2/15
Day 1 Lunch: Walking Tacos
Total Time
40 min
Servings
5 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These Walking Tacos are perfect for an on-the-go dinner or a campfire meal. The ingredients go right into the chip bags, leaving one less thing to clean! —Beverly Matthews, Richland, Washington
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving (calculated without toppings): 530 calories, 28g fat (6g saturated fat), 56mg cholesterol, 1017mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 6g fiber), 24g protein.
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3/15
Day 1 Snack: Monster Munchies
Total Time
30 min
Servings
3 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Magically transform squash or pumpkin seeds into a spellbinding snack with ranch salad dressing mix. They’re a great snack to munch on while hiking.—Taste of Home Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1/4 cup: 350 calories, 23g fat (4g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 481mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 9g fiber), 9g protein.
Editor’s Tip: Make these seeds before you go and pack them in an air-tight container.
4/15
Day 1 Dinner: Honey-Mustard Brats
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Our honey mustard glaze gives every bite of these brats a sweet and punchy flavor. Everyone who tries them agrees they’re delicious and a super easy camping meal. —Lily Julow, Lawrenceville, Georgia
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 624 calories, 35g fat (10g saturated fat), 65mg cholesterol, 1531mg sodium, 58g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 1g fiber), 20g protein.
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5/15
Day 1 Dessert: Hot Quick Banana Boats
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These delicious, warm bananas are great on camp-outs or in the backyard. You can eat them right out of the foil bowl. Cleanup is easy too, which makes them one of the best camping meals for a group. —Sheila Parker, Reno, Nevada
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 196 calories, 5g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 7mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (24g sugars, 4g fiber), 2g protein.
6/15
Day 2 Breakfast: Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Meal planning for group camping? These packets of potatoes, bacon and cheese make a terrific hash for your fellow campers. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de gallo. —Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
These campfire casseroles are great to cozy up to.
7/15
BLT Wraps
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom and I used to make these easy wrap-ups for summer days at the lake with our entire family. These days, we love to bring them to picnics and days in the park. —Jonnah Burks, Brighton, Missouri
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 409 calories, 25g fat (9g saturated fat), 31mg cholesterol, 689mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 3g fiber), 15g protein.
8/15
Fruit Skewers
Total Time
20 min
Servings
12 kabobs (1-1/2 cups dip)
From the Recipe Creator:
We came up with this fresh and fruity summer snack idea. It's easy to make ahead and carry to the ballpark, beach or playground, and the cinnamon-spiced yogurt dip adds a fun touch kids love. —Taste of Home Test Kitchen, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 kabob with 2 tablespoons dip: 147 calories, 9g fat (5g saturated fat), 22mg cholesterol, 143mg sodium, 12g carbohydrate (11g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
9/15
Day 2 Dinner: Grilled Sausage-Basil Pizzas
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We love basil recipes, and these easy little pizzas are a wonderful change of pace from the classic cookout menu. Let everybody top their own pizzas with their favorite toppings. —Lisa Speer, Palm Beach, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 pizza: 808 calories, 56g fat (19g saturated fat), 112mg cholesterol, 1996mg sodium, 41g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 3g fiber), 34g protein.
10/15
Day 2 Dessert: S'mOreos
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My son introduced us to this twist on classic s'mores when we were camping. Have a jar of Nutella around? Slather on the inside of the graham cracker halves before you build this one-of-a-kind treat. —Christina Smith, Santa Rosa, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 271 calories, 13g fat (4g saturated fat), 3mg cholesterol, 223mg sodium, 35g carbohydrate (19g sugars, 2g fiber), 5g protein.
11/15
Day 3 Breakfast: Scrambled Egg Bread
Total Time
35 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always eat ham, eggs and bread on camping trips, and we often have extras. Combine them and you’ve got scrambled egg bread. We first made this on a visit to Mount Shasta. —Shirley Mondeau, Rohnert Park, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 723 calories, 37g fat (19g saturated fat), 372mg cholesterol, 1530mg sodium, 60g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 3g fiber), 39g protein.
12/15
Day 3 Lunch: Turkey & Apricot Wraps
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For these camping-friendly wraps, I combined the traditional southern appetizer of jam and cream cheese on crackers with turkey, apple and Brie sandwiches. I like to sneak fresh spinach into all sorts of recipes because it has such a mild flavor. —Kim Beavers, North August, South Carolina
Nutrition Facts:
1 wrap: 312 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 41mg cholesterol, 655mg sodium, 33g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 20g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 2 lean meat, 1 fat.
13/15
Day 3 Snack: Sweet Chipotle Pretzels
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Pretzels are a must when meal planning for group camping! I love this recipe because it is sweet as well as spicy, but not too spicy. It’s a great combination for munching. —Geraldine Saucier, Albuquerque, New Mexico
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 209 calories, 0 fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 524mg sodium, 50g carbohydrate (23g sugars, 2g fiber), 4g protein.
Editor’s Tip: Make the pretzels before you go and pack them in an air-tight container.
14/15
Day 3 Dinner: BBQ Hot Dog & Potato Packs
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For these nifty foil packs, small hands make quick work of topping potato wedges with a hot dog, onions and cheese. — Kelly Westphal, Wind Lake, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 293 calories, 16g fat (7g saturated fat), 33mg cholesterol, 1227mg sodium, 25g carbohydrate (9g sugars, 4g fiber), 11g protein.
15/15
Day 3 Dessert: Chocolate-Hazelnut Fruit Pizza
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
You can prepare this snackable pizza in just 10 minutes! It's a fun way to sneak in those daily servings of fruit. —Dalynn Dowling, Grand Forks AFB, North Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 wedge: 103 calories, 4g fat (0 saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 47mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 2g protein.
