Camping is all about making memories around the fire, and what better way to do that than with amazing snacks? Forget the boring trail mix and basic s’mores. These creative camping snacks will have everyone asking for seconds (and maybe thirds).
From sweet treats cooked right over the campfire to savory bites you can prep ahead, there’s something here for every outdoor adventure.
1. Grilled Halloumi Tacos
Who says vegetarian camping food has to be boring? These tacos feature halloumi cheese that gets crispy on the outside but stays creamy inside when you grill it. The cheese won’t melt all over your grill, which makes it perfect for cooking over a campfire. Add some roasted peppers and onions, and you’ve got a filling meal that even meat lovers will enjoy.
2. S’mores Energy Bites
Get all the flavors of your favorite campfire treat without having to build a fire. These no-bake energy bites combine crushed graham crackers, mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and peanut butter into portable little balls. They’re perfect for hiking snacks or when you just need a quick sweet treat at camp.
3. Cast Iron Skillet Apple Crisp
This isn’t your grandma’s apple crisp (though she’d probably love it). Cook sliced apples with cinnamon and brown sugar right in your cast iron skillet over the campfire. Add a splash of bourbon if you’re feeling fancy, then top it all with crunchy granola. The skillet gives it that perfect crispy edge while keeping the apples tender.
4. Campfire Pizza Sandwiches
Pizza while camping? Yes, please! These genius sandwiches use English muffins, pizza sauce, cheese, and pepperoni cooked in a pie iron over the fire. The pie iron creates a perfectly crispy outside while the cheese gets all melty inside. It’s like having your own personal pizza pocket maker at camp.
5. No-Bake Peanut Butter Chocolate Oat Cups
These layered treats are like having a healthy Reese’s cup at camp. An oat and peanut butter base gets topped with melted chocolate, creating the perfect sweet and salty combo. Make them before your trip and keep them in the cooler for an instant energy boost on the trail.
6. Campfire Eclairs
Yes, you can make fancy French pastries at a campfire! Wrap crescent roll dough around a stick and cook it over the fire until golden brown. Once it’s done, fill the hollow center with pudding and top with chocolate frosting. Kids love making these, and adults love eating them.
7. Mexican Tortilla Roll-Ups
These make-ahead snacks are perfect for the first day of camping when you don’t want to cook. Spread cream cheese mixed with green chilies and olives on tortillas, roll them up tight, and slice into pinwheels. They’re colorful, tasty, and don’t need any heating.
8. Campfire Bacon-Wrapped Water Chestnuts
Sweet meets savory in this surprisingly addictive camping appetizer. Marinate water chestnuts in soy sauce, wrap them in bacon, and grill over the campfire until the bacon gets crispy. The water chestnuts stay crunchy inside, creating an amazing texture combo.
9. Strawberries ‘N’ Cream Granola Bars
These homemade granola bars taste like summer in every bite. Freeze-dried strawberries, rolled oats, coconut flakes, and pepitas come together with a yogurt glaze drizzle on top. They’re way better than store-bought bars and perfect for munching on the trail.
10. Campfire Cones
Take your s’mores game to the next level with these customizable treats. Fill waffle cones with marshmallows, chocolate chips, fresh berries, and whatever else sounds good. Wrap them in foil and heat over the fire until everything melts together into gooey perfection. Way less messy than regular s’mores!
11. BBQ Chicken Quesadillas
These aren’t your average quesadillas. Pre-cooked BBQ chicken, pickled red onions, and lots of cheese get sandwiched between tortillas and cooked in a cast iron skillet over the fire. The pickled onions add a tangy kick that goes perfectly with the smoky BBQ flavor.
12. No-Bake Energy Balls
Made with oats, dates, almond butter, chocolate chips, and coconut, these energy balls are rich, nutty, and just sweet enough. They’re packed with good stuff to keep you going on long hikes. Plus, you can make a big batch before your trip and snack on them all week.
13. Pound Cake and Berry Campfire Skillet
This elegant snack is easier than it looks. Toast pound cake cubes in butter until golden, then add fresh berries and Rolo candies. The candies melt into a caramel sauce that mixes with the berry juices. Serve it right from the skillet for a fancy camping dessert.
14. Banana Sushi Rolls
Kids go crazy for these fun snacks. Spread peanut butter on a tortilla, place a whole banana at one end, and roll it up. Slice into “sushi” pieces and top with granola, coconut, or chocolate chips. No cooking required, which makes them perfect for quick camping snacks.
15. Cast Iron Campfire Pizza
Making pizza from scratch at camp is easier than you think with this recipe. Cook the dough in a cast iron skillet over the fire, flip it, then add sauce and toppings. The cast iron creates an amazingly crispy crust while the campfire adds that perfect smoky flavor.
16. Cinnamon Roll Power Bites
These no-bake bites taste exactly like cinnamon rolls but are way healthier. Made with dates, cashews, almond butter, oats, and warm cinnamon, they’re the perfect breakfast snack. Keep them in your tent for those early morning cravings before the coffee is ready.
17. Grilled Strawberry Shortcake Kebabs
This creative twist on strawberry shortcake is perfect for campfire cooking. Thread fresh strawberries and pound cake cubes onto skewers and grill until the cake gets toasty and the berries warm up. Serve with homemade whipped cream for a dessert that looks as good as it tastes.
18. Campfire Stuffed Mushrooms
Large mushroom caps become edible bowls for a savory filling of cream cheese, herbs, garlic, and breadcrumbs. Cook them over the campfire until the mushrooms get tender and the filling turns golden and bubbly. They’re fancy enough for guests but easy enough for camping.
19. No-Bake Granola Bites
These customizable bites are camping gold. Mix oats, peanut butter, honey, and whatever mix-ins you like (chocolate chips, seeds, dried fruit). Roll into balls and you’re done. They’re filling, portable, and everyone can make their own favorite flavor combo.
20. Campfire Banana Boats
This classic camping snack never gets old. Cut a banana lengthwise (keep the peel on), stuff with chocolate chips and marshmallows, wrap in foil, and heat over the fire. The banana gets sweet and caramelized while everything inside melts together. Try different toppings like peanut butter cups or caramel chips.
21. Ramen Snack Mix
This isn’t your college dorm ramen. Crushed instant ramen noodles get mixed with nuts, pretzels, and wasabi peas, then tossed in a spicy seasoning blend and roasted until crunchy. It’s salty, spicy, and seriously addictive. Perfect for munching around the campfire.
22. Summer Berry Pound Cake Foil Packets
Individual foil packets make this snack super easy at camp. Layer pound cake cubes with fresh berries, brown sugar, and butter, then seal and cook over the coals. The berries release their juices and the cake soaks it all up. Open carefully because the steam is hot!
23. Campfire Caprese Brie
This elegant snack will impress everyone at camp. Place a whole wheel of brie in a cast iron skillet, top with seasoned cherry tomatoes, garlic, and olive oil, then cook over the fire until melted. Serve with crusty bread for dipping. It’s like having a fancy cheese course in the wilderness.
24. Camping Apple Cinnamon Wraps
These sweet wraps are like having apple pie for breakfast. Fill flour tortillas with sliced apples, cinnamon, and sweetened condensed milk, then roll up tight. You can eat them cold or warm them slightly over the fire. Either way, they’re delicious and portable.
25. Banana Bacon Granola Bars
Sweet and salty fans, this one’s for you. These hearty bars combine crispy bacon pieces with mashed bananas, peanut butter, oats, and dates. They’re like having breakfast in bar form, with that perfect sweet and savory balance that keeps you full for hours on the trail.
26. Foil Packet Berry Crumble
Individual berry crumbles cooked right in foil packets make cleanup a breeze. Mix fresh berries with sugar and cornstarch, top with an oat crumble made from flour, brown sugar, and butter, then seal in foil and cook over the coals. Everyone gets their own personal snack!
27. Campfire Crostini with Savory Toppings
Turn simple bread into gourmet camping treats. Toast baguette slices brushed with garlic oil over the fire until crispy, then top with creative combos like goat cheese and herbs or cream cheese with smoked meats. The smoky flavor from the fire makes these extra special.