15 Make-Ahead Camping Recipes To Fuel Your Next Adventure

Preparing for a camping trip means preparing to spend time out in the woods, away from conveniences like a grocery store. That means you’ll have to bring everything with you: every snack, meal, drink and after-dinner treat. Luckily there are tons of recipes out there that make it easy to eat on-the-go, even if you’re working with limited cooking supplies or ingredients. Making as much of your meals in advance can be a huge help when preparing for a camping trip, and planning out your food ahead of time is easy with these recipes.

Whether you bring everything fully cooked or prepare a few dishes over an open fire, camping doesn’t mean you have to go hungry. In fact, there are tons of dishes that are even more fun and festive when enjoyed outdoors. Read on for a few of our favorite make-ahead camping recipes.

This make-ahead, crowd-friendly reuben recipe is a great way to make multiple sandwiches at once — no flipping required. The key is to start by making strategic slices in a whole loaf of rye bread, then stuffing the slots with all the fixings of a classic Reuben. Think corned beef, sauerkraut, Russian dressing and Swiss cheese, all of which gets wrapped in tin foil then placed on a warm grill.

This mash-up recipe is a great combination of two healthy breakfast snacks. Banana bread and trail mix are a match made in camping heaven. The easy breakfast can be made in advance and packed in individual muffin tins, which means it’s a totally portable treat that’s perfect for a camping trip.

These baked potatoes are so hearty, they’re easy to pair with a simple side salad for a filling, healthy meal. Better yet, the carbohydrates in the potatoes will leave you feeling full and energized for the hiking.

Six ingredients are all you need to make this quick and easy trail mix. Slivered almonds, pumpkin seeds, sunflower seeds and dried cherries combine with maple syrup and coarse, flaky salt to create a snack that’s perfectly sweet and savory. Better yet, it can be ready in just 20 minutes and enjoyed throughout the day.

What could be better after a day of hiking and wilderness than the homey comfort of a lasagna? The expertly-layered dinner is easy to make right on the campfire and the smoke takes the familiar flavors to a whole new level. We love that it’s easy to prepare in advance and heat up over the fire until warm and bubbling.

The beauty of a foil-pack is that it traps all the juices and flavors of a meal in a tidy bundle. That way, you can have moist, juicy foods without creating tons of smoke on the grill. In this recipe, as the shrimps cook, their natural juices combine with butter, white wine and other seasonings to create an abundant pool of broth perfect for dipping crusty bread into.

This campfire twist on the classic Midwestern sweet snack mix features loads of marshmallows, graham crackers and corn cereal tossed together with peanut butter and chocolate. Most importantly, it’s piled with enough powdered sugar to coat each and every piece. We use a mix of regular marshmallows and dehydrated marshmallows to offer a variety of different textures.

Jerky makes for a fantastic snack because it doesn’t require any cooking or refrigeration. Better yet, it’s a fantastic source of protein that can keep you feeling full throughout the day. We love that this recipe gets bold sweetness from cola and honey as well as savory umami flavor from soy sauce and onion powder.

This super easy dinner couldn’t be any more simple or delicious. It’s a super-fast, summery version of shrimp scampi. The best part? A foil packet means it can be cooked, right over an open fire.

If you’re planning a long day of hiking, you’ll need to pack some snacks to keep you feeling energized throughout the day. This cereal trail mix is sweet, salty and just a little bit spicy. The jelly makes for a sweet and fruity coating that covers every piece.

When planning a camping trip, it’s important to pack food that’s easily portable and doesn’t require extra dishes. We love that this mason jar salad can be eaten right out of the jar — no plates or bowls required. We love that it’s a grab-and-go lunch that requires minimal added effort, plus it's a well-balanced meal with wholesome, filling ingredients that will fuel your day.

S'mores aren't the only dessert to make around the campfire. This fun treat is totally versatile and can be easily customized with your favorite cereal. Grab your favorite variety, some fun mix-ins, two big marshmallows and a reusable silicone bag and you have all you need to whip up a fun and tasty treat.

Packed with oats, almonds, coconut and dried fruits, these homemade granola bars are filling and delicious. Honey, brown sugar and vanilla extract make them extra sweet, while dried berries add a bit of sour tang. They’re healthy, filling and easy to pack in a backpack or fanny pack.

This classic kid-friendly treat is full of nostalgic charm. It’s shockingly easy to whip up, too. Pick your favorite fruit (like raspberry, grape, banana or mango), then puree, simmer and bake in a thin layer. The strips of fruit leather can be stored in a zip-top bag for up to one week, so they’re a sweet treat that’s easy to bring along with you on a hike or camping trip.