45 Easy Foil Packets For Camping
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Camping is all about the fun, but let’s be real, cooking can eat up way too much of your vacation time. That’s why I created and then recently updated this list of easy foil packet recipes for camping that my daughter and I personally love.
While cooking hotdogs and s’mores for a couple of days is fun, if you’re out in nature longer, you’ll likely want a bit more variety. We camp every year, and these no-fuss meals have become our go-to for quick prep, easy cleanup, and big flavor over the campfire or grill and oven the oven at home.
Most importantly they are quick, YUMMY, kid friendly and with some vegetarian, and seafood / fish options too. Plus read until the end for tips and how to make your own make ahead foil packet camping meals.
Whether you’re feeding a hungry crew or just keeping things simple for two, these breakfast, lunch, dinner, and dessert ideas are all about less work and more time making memories.
🏕️ PRO CAMP TIP: Any of these meals can be made ahead at home, and then reheated on site. Or freeze and then cook at your campsite on a grill or campfire.
FOIL PACKET CAMPING RECIPES FOR BREAKFAST
1. Campfire Apple Crisp
First we will start with breakfast, and my favourite breakfast of all time. Sweet, soft apples, a hint of cinnamon and ginger, and crunchy oats. Yum!
Apple crisp makes a delicious breakfast idea (not just for dessert).
Juicy warm sweet apples with cinnamon and granola. Yum!
These Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packs are breakfast perfection. Just skip the caramel & ice cream (or not! I won’t judge).
Get the recipe: Apple Crisp Foil Packets
🏕️ PRO CAMP TIP: We use this Coleman Camp stove that has a grill and a burner, which is super handy when you don’t want to cook over the campfire. Or there is a fire ban on. Ours is over 15 years old and still going strong.
2. French Toast Foil Packet
French toast is a quintessential breakfast food.
This super easy french toast foil packet ups its breakfast game by adding cinnamon, strawberry, and walnuts.
Cook in the oven, on a grill, or over the campfire. Eat for breakfast or my youngest’s favorite as a campfire dessert.
We love these one pot camping breakfast ideas too.
Get the recipe: French Toast Foil Packet
3. Grilled Potatoes in Foil (Potato Packets)
Grilled potatoes are comfort food, and are an effortless breakfast.
These potato campfire foil packets are simple, easy to make, and deliciously kid (and adult) friendly.
I can’t tell you how many times we’ve made them while at our campsite, and they always disappear so quickly. They also heat up super quick if you pre-make them at home.
Recipes you cook in foil packets are easy make-ahead camp meals your family can enjoy, with less work. Many of your favorite grilling recipes you already make can be adapted into foil packet meals for camping.
Get the recipe: Grilled Potatoes in Foil
4. Foil Pack Southwest Sausage and Potatoes
Foil pack method of cooking makes for an easy, stress-free camping meal.
This Southwest Sausage and Potatoes Foil Pack takes just minutes to assemble, about 15 minutes to cook, and the cleanup is almost non-existent! A hit for savoury breakfast treats.
Get the recipe: Foil Pack Southwest Sausage and Potatoes
5. Bacon Ranch Foil Wrapped Potatoes
Foil-wrapped potatoes are tender, savoury and loaded with cheese, bacon, and peppers.
A perfect breakfast food or side dish to any camping meal. Cheesy summer comfort food, that will make you want to jump out for your sleeping bag for.
Get the recipe: Bacon Ranch Foil Wrapped Potatoes
6. Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
Sometimes you just need a hearty breakfast if you know you’ll have a busy and active day.
Or maybe you need something a little more upscale for a camp brunch. Who says these Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packets have to be just for dinner.
Vibrant flavour and mess free breakfast idea with shrimp, sausage, corn, peppers and delightful seasonings.
Get the recipe: Cajun Shrimp Boil Foil Packets
7. Foil Packet French Toast (Campfire or Grill)
Using foil packs is the easy and delicious way to cook French Toast while camping.
Make enough for your hungry hordes in just a foil pack or two. Make sure to add in raspberries for their jam-like flavour, or your favorite fruit.
Get the recipe: Foil Packet French Toast (Campfire or Grill)
🏕️ Check out more fun camping breakfast ideas, for enjoyable camping mornings.
EASY CAMPING FOIL PACKET FISH & SHRIMP RECIPES
Grilling fish & shrimp in foil is so versatile, and relatively foolproof. The possibilities are endless. You can add any fresh herbs you like, garlic, onions, a bit of spice or you’re favorite curry or sauces.
We prefer to cook them at the campsite over the campfire or grill to prevent overcooking, but you could definitely make this ahead as well.
8. Grilled Salmon in Foil
Grilled Salmon in Foil is a fast, easy and delicious way to cook a meal,
Moist and full of flavor, this salmon will melt in your mouth. The vegetables become a side dish and everyone gets their own packet.
Cook over a campfire grill, grill or in an oven
Get the recipe: Grilled Salmon in Foil
9. Campfire Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini
Versatile shrimp foil packets with zucchini are a fun way to spice up your camp meals, but without a lot of prep or cleanup.
These make-ahead Shrimp Foil Packs are full of juicy shrimp, quick-cook vegetables, and pantry spices.
It’s also a Gluten-Free, Keto, Paleo, and Low Carb option if you’re cooking for a group with differing dietary needs.
Get the recipe: Campfire Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini
10. Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil
Make this flavourful Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon ahead of time, and just heat up or eat cold at your campsite, for an easy meal.
Baked salmon in foil is a moist, and flaky fish, infused with a lemony garlic butter sauce.
Get the recipe: Lemon Garlic Butter Salmon in Foil Recipe
11. Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets for Oven and Grill
Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets with Asparagus is a healthy shrimp recipe that’s full of flavour. You can cook it either on a grill or in the oven.
One of my favorite go-to fast meals are grilled shrimp. As they’re easy to prep, and cook in less than 20-minutes.
Get the recipe: Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets for Oven and Grill
12. Shrimp Boil Foil Wrap
Cajun grilled shrimp, and sausage and corn, oh my!
This easy Shrimp Boil foil packet meal can be as spicy or mild as you like. We love a little spicy in our life, and usually up the Cajun spices by double.
Get the recipe: Shrimp Boil Foil Wrap
13. Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets
Elevate your camping meals with these Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets.
Incredibly flavourful and flaky, with capers, olives, oregano, garlic and tomatoes. A delicious meal ready in just 20 minutes. Sounds perfect for those lazy camping evenings you’re dreaming of.
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Salmon Foil Packets
14. Shrimp Foil Packets with Summer Veggies
This summer foil pack is a delicious and healthy camping meal with tasty shrimp & all your favorite summer veggies. A great way to kick off the grilling season.
Combine juicy shrimp with zucchini, corn, and peppers, or just choose your favourites.
I usually keep it simple for my kids as they just like the corn and shrimp
Get the recipe: Shrimp Foil Packets with Summer Veggies
15. Miso Glazed Salmon in Foil Packets
Up the flavour with this Miso Glazed Salmon.
Salmon is full of protein, healthy fats, and cooks so quickly, making this umami, Asian inspired dinner a treat at your campsite.
Just cook over your campfire grill, instead of the oven if you don’t want a premade camping meal.
Get the recipe: Miso Glazed Salmon in Foil Packets
MAKE AHEAD VEGETABLE FOIL PACKETS FOR CAMPING
Fuss-free vegetable foil packets are perfect for the oven, grill or campfire. A great way to add some veggies to your family meals, or cook for your favorite vegetarians, without a lot of extra prep or time.
Grab your favourite hearty vegetables ( potatoes, carrots, broccoli, onions, mushrooms, zucchinis etc), add some oil or butter, herb, salt and pepper. Then wrap up and stick on the grill or campfire. Easy peasy.
16. Mixed Vegetable Foil Packets
Fuss-free vegetable foil packets are perfect for the oven, grill or campfire.
A mix of seasonal fresh vegetables, seasoned with a simple homemade spice mix cooked in foil. Quick prep, easy clean up and so, so delicious.
Get the recipe: Mixed Vegetable Foil Packets
17. Foil Packet Potatoes
Baby red potatoes grilled to perfection with sweet corn just screams summer to me. The best of the season in this simple but delicious recipe.
I bet these foil packet potatoes will soon become a new family favourite camp food.
Get the recipe: Foil Packet Potatoes
18. Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables Foil Packs
Mediterranean roasted vegetables in foil are a perfect side dish for any camping meal.
The veggies are roasted to perfection on the grill, and packed with delicious Mediterranean flavours like garlic, basil, rosemary, oregano.
I like to add artichoke hearts, and black or kalamata olives to this recipe, when I am really feeling that warm Mediterranean breeze feeling.
Get the recipe: Mediterranean Roasted Vegetables Foil Packs
19. Black Bean Bake with Roasted Corn Salsa
My youngest daughter Miss S. loves to ask for Mexican food, and Mexican inspired dishes all year round. Which is why this foil pack camping recipe is perfect.
Combine roasted corn salsa with fibre packed black beans for a tangy, flavourful, and healthy dish.
Black bean bake with roasted corn salsa makes for easy foil packet meals & quick prep for dinner. One you will want to add to your make ahead camping meal rotation.
Get the recipe: Black Bean Bake with Roasted Corn Salsa
20. Grilled Asparagus in Foil
Nothing says fun in the summer sun more than grilling than asparagus (and then having the younger one’s giggle while talking about the asparagus pee smell for the next hour…lol).
This recipe has only 5 ingredients, has a lemony zest, and will be ready to yum up in less than 30 minutes.
Get the recipe: Grilled Asparagus in Foil
21. Spicy Corn on the Cob
Easy as can be, this spicy corn on the cob can be grilled in the campfire, the oven or over a grill.
You’ll need only 3 ingredients in this flavour explosion veggie side dish. Or eat it for dinner, or a hearty snack.
My kids like to grill corn over the campfire any time of day. Which i don’t mind as it’s a break from the copious amounts of marshmallows that seem to be consumed each trip.
Get the recipe: Spicy Corn on the Cob
22. Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows Foil Pack
The sweet potato with marshmallow casserole you didn’t know you needed in your life. Til now.
Perfect for camping, cooking over the grill (or even the oven at home), for a no mess, quick dinner side dish.
It has that Thanksgiving feeling to it, but at your campsite.
Get the recipe: Sweet Potato Casserole With Marshmallows Foil Pack
23. Grilled Plantains
Ok, this recipe is 100% for me. I LOVE grilled plantains. Neither Derek nor my kids are really that big of a fan of them, but I could eat sooo many.
Smoky grilled plantains add a quick, easy and flavourful side dish to any camp meal. Or make for breakfast.
I love a good fried egg, side of black beans and grilled plaintains for breakfast.
Get the recipe: Grilled Plantains
24. Loaded Foil Packet Potatoes
Loaded Foil Packet Potatoes are the ultimate camping meal side dish. Butter, cheese, bacon, chives & spices topped with sour cream. Need I say more?
Cook on a grill or over the campfire for a hearty snack, breakfast or side dish.
Get the recipe: Loaded Foil Packet Potatoes
CAMPING DINNER FOIL PACKET RECIPES
So many foil packet dinners to make, so little time. You can even make “breakfast for dinner,” which is another family favorite thing to do.
Throw out the rules, and just go with what makes sense for your family. Tin foil dinners don’t have to be complicated to taste good
Our recent family camping trip it was wayyyyy too hot to have a campfire, or cook over a camp stove / grill for any length of time at traditional dinner time. So we ate pre-made pasta salads granola & yogurt for a snack, and then roasted hot dogs later in the evening, once it cooled down enough.
Check out more no cook, no fridge camp food ideas.
25. Easy Campfire Spaghetti Bake Recipe
My kid’s most requested camp meal.
Easy Campfire Spaghetti Bake is super easy to prep ahead, and cook into cheesy, meatball goodness in every bite.
Hearty, filling and the comfort food we need after a long day outdoors.
Get the recipe: Easy Campfire Spaghetti Bake Recipe
26. Easy Chicken Foil Packets (oven, grill or campfire!)
Easy & delicious, this cheesy chicken and potatoes dish can be made in the in the oven, on the grill, or over a campfire.
With just a few of our favorite ingredients including cheese, bacon, potatoes and spices, it’s easy to adjust to your family’s preferences and tastes too.
A fun meal the whole family can enjoy.
Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Foil Packets
27. Simple Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
Steak and potatoes is the ultimate hearty dish for a simple camping dinner.
Scrumptious garlic steak and potatoes foil packs also make for a super easy family meal or a summer grill-out with friends.
Cook in the oven, on a grill or campfire.
Get the recipe: Simple Garlic Steak and Potato Foil Packs
28. Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets
Who wants to do dishes in summer? Not me.
Which is why these Easy Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets are the perfect meal, bursting with summer flavours.
Sweet tomatoes, fresh zucchini and lean chicken breasts are covered in sweet and tangy whole-grain honey dijon sauce.
Prepare ahead of time & take along on your next camping trip.
Get the recipe: Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets
29. Grilled Italian Sausage & Veggie Foil Packets
Make an entire meal in the foil packet!
Just toss all your favorite seasonal veggies and Italian sausages, grill it up, and add a little (or a lot) of feta on top.
Campfire meals = Sweet summer tastes. And when you prep it ahead, it makes for an even easier meal you can reheat in no time.
Get the recipe: Grilled Italian Sausage & Veggie Foil Packets
30. Honey Garlic Chicken Campfire Foil Packets
Tender honey garlic chicken potato foil packs are a hearty and delicious recipe the whole family will love.
This recipe relies on the easy but flavourful marinade of soy sauce, honey, apple cider vinegar, and lots of garlic and herbs.
Great for hungry campers, and for grilling or cooking over a campfire.
Get the recipe: Honey Garlic Chicken Campfire Foil Packets
31. Hamburger Foil Packets
Hamburger Foil Packets are a family favorite camping dinner.
They are a one-pan meal with tender carrots, potatoes, onions and a ground beef patty, grilled to perfection.
Get the recipe: Hamburger Foil Packets
32. Easy Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
Five ingredient Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are a budget friendly camping staple.
Make on the grill for a nourishing meal the whole family will enjoy.
It’s also a low carb, gluten free, keto and paleo friendly option when cooking for a crowd.
Get the recipe: Easy Chicken Fajita Foil Packets
33. Green Chile Chicken & Cheese Foil Packet Camping Recipe
Add a little spice to your camp life with this Green Chili Chicken with Cheese recipe.
Cheesy goodness, with a hit of spice is paired with a side of refried beans, and sour cream to up the deliciousness of this dish.
Get the recipe: Green Chile Chicken & Cheese Foil Packet Camping Recipe
34. Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
This mouth watering campfire sandwich recipe makes a hearty meal for the whole family to enjoy.
Slice your favorite french loaf into sandwich slices, add provolone, flank steak & caramalized onions plus green peppers.
Next level camp food (you can also make in the oven at home any time you want).
Get the recipe: Campfire Philly Cheesesteak Sandwich
35. Hamburger Pie Foil Packets
A Campfire tradition in our household, Hamburger Pie Foil Packets are a hearty meal everyone will love.
Filled with all our favorite things, a hamburger patty, potatoes, carrots and sweet onions, that the kids never complain about.
Just cook on the grill over the campfire (or oven, or pan).
Get the recipe: Hamburger Pie Foil Packets
36. Campfire Chicken Foil Packets
Marinated chicken, green beans, and baby potatoes make this campfire foil pack a mouth watering and simple meal.
A fresh, hot camping meal you’ll be glad to eat after hiking around in the wilderness all day.
Get the recipe: Campfire Chicken Foil Packets
37. Sausage & Shrimp Foil Pouch
Sausage and Shrimp Boil is an easy camp recipe to try!
Juicy shrimp, sweet corn and potatoes grilled over a campfire is a delight to the senses, and the perfect way to end a busy day.
Get the recipe: Sausage & Shrimp Foil Pouch
CAMPING SNACKS & DESSERT FOIL PACK RECIPES
A few unique, and fun camping snacks and sweet desserts to try with the kidlets. Not only are they quick to prep and make-ahead, they cook up in no time, and are fun for the kids to get involved.
We also love these family friendly make ahead camping snack recipes and these fun campfire snacks.
38. Foil Packet BBQ Chicken Nachos
Sign me up for these Cheesy Nacho Chips covered with BBQ chicken, beans, green onions and favorite toppings!
Foil packet nachos are a quick and fun way to deliver snacks at a BBQ or while camping. They’re also so versatile, just add your favorite toppings, and skip the one’s your family doesn’t like.
Get the recipe: Foil Packet BBQ Chicken Nachos
39. Watermelon Feta Basil Salad with Blueberry Balsamic
While not a foil packet meal, this Watermelon Feta Basil Salad is so refreshing, I had to include it. To me, the taste of summer is watermelon, which brings back such happy childhood memories.
Not to mention it only takes 10 minutes to make and is the perfect balance of sweet watermelon, salty feta cheese with a delightful blueberry pop.
Get the recipe: Watermelon Feta Basil Salad with Blueberry Balsamic
40. Grilled Peach Crisp
Grilled Peach Crisp is amazing. Something you don’t want to miss this summer season.
It’s a deliciously simple foil packet recipe that can be grilled on the BBQ or cooked over the coals of a campfire.
Fresh summer peaches, sweet brown sugar oats, oh my mouth is watering now. While it’s extra decadent with a scoop of vanilla ice cream if you can manage that while camping, it’s not absolutely necessary.
We like to eat this for breakfast too, it’s that good.
Get the recipe: Grilled Peach Crisp
41. Foil Packet Chocolate Cherry Cake
Ohhh what a fun idea, Foil Packet Chocolate Cherry Cake.
Create memories with this delicious chocolate dessert that can be made in a campfire, on a grill, or even in the oven.
This would be a fun recipe for when you have a birthday, anniversary or other celebration during your next camping trip. But don’t wait for a special occasion. I know my kids would love making, and eating this recipe at the campsite.
Get the recipe: Foil Packet Chocolate Cherry Cake
42. Banana S’mores in a Waffle Bowl
Imagine a gooey mix of s’mores and banana boats baked in a waffle bowl and you’ll have an iconic camping dessert with a twist.
Satisfy even the sweetest of cravings with a tasty campfire recipe that is as easy as it is delicious.
Get the recipe: Banana S’mores in a Waffle Bowl
43. Campfire Apple Pie Packets
Kids love these delicious and easy Campfire Apple Pie Packets.
Made with quick and affordable ingredients, they’re fun to cook over a fire, on a grill, or even in your oven for a backyard camp out party.
Get the recipe: Campfire Apple Pie Packets
44. S’mores Cone Recipe
S’mores Cones are the perfect holiday weekend treat.
Enjoy the sweet taste of s’mores in a convenient to hold cone. Sticky fingers be gone, and the kids will love creating their own. Just put out a variety of toppings, and see who can come up with the most delicious and creative combos.
Make them right on your BBQ grill or on a campfire.
Get the recipe: S’mores Cones
45. Grilled Caramel Apple Crunch
Apples & Caramel go together like PB&J, only a million times better!
Grilled Caramel Apple Crunch is a fun treat for camping or a BBQ. The drizzled caramel topping takes this dessert to another place entirely. Sweet and delicious.
Get the recipe: Grilled Caramel Apple Crunch
46. Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets (Vegan, Gluten Free)
An easy campfire foil packet dessert recipe for those with a sweet tooth lovers.
Combine juicy apples, cinnamon and granola for gorgeous Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packs. Plus it’s vegan and gluten-free, so suitable for everyone.
Get the recipe: Vegan Gluten Free Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets
HOW TO MAKE FOIL PACKET MEALS
The reason grill and campfire foil packet meals are so popular are they are low-mess, and so easy to make. Foil packet dinners are the post popular, but you can even make-ahead foil packets for breakfast, lunch, dinner, and snacks and campfire desserts.
It’s as simple as:
- Laying out a sheet (or more) of aluminum foil
- Combine your favorite protein, veggies, herbs/spices and a bit of oil.
- Roll up the edges into a packet and voila, your meal is ready to cook over a grill, a fire pit or campfire.
When cooking foil packet meals, keep an eye on your food, and check it every once and awhile. It is easy to burn one side, especially if cooking in a fire pit
🏕️ A printable camping planner is super helpful with planning & creating your camping menu for your next camping adventure.
General supplies you will need
- Heavy duty aluminum foil – helps prevent the package breaking open
- Long Metal Tongs– to help turn and grab your foil packets. Avoid burnt fingers.
- Cutting Board
- Knife
- Oil – butter, olive & avocado are our favorites
- Veggies & Protein
- Herbs and/or spices
While any combo of protein & hardier veggies typically works for easy foil pack recipes for camping, some tried and true favorites are:
Proteins
- Tofu
- Steak
- Fish or Shrimp
- Sausage
- Ground meat; pork & beef
Vegetables
- Onions
- Mushrooms
- Bell Peppers
- Asparagus
- Carrots
- Potatoes
- Broccoli
STEPS FOR MAKING FOIL PACKET MEALS
Step One: Chop Up Veggies & Meat
Don’t chop too big (doesn’t cook fully) or too small (overcooks and gets mushy). I usually leave fish and asparagus whole, as they cook well that way.
Step Two: Lay Out Foil
Rip off a piece of foil in a rectangle shape. Make sure the foil is large enough to be able to close the packet by rolling the longest edges of the foil together.
Lay out your piece of foil flat, and place ingredients in the middle.
Step Three: Season Meal
Next you’ll need to season your meal. Add about a tbsp of butter, and / or olive oil to taste, depending on size of the meal.
Add salt and pepper, herbs and spices to taste.
Roll up the long edges then fold in the sides. Add another layer, placing the seam side down, repeat 2-3 times. Now you are ready to cook.
Cook meals within a day or so of wrapping. If you want to prep ahead of time, freeze the foil packet in a large freezer bag.
Step Four: Cook Your Foil Packets
If campfire cooking, put your foil pack meal in the hot coals, or cook over a grill, not the flames.
Cooking time will vary depending on the type and size of ingredients. Plan to cook for about 30-40 minutes, turning and flipping every 10 minutes or so. You should hear a low sizzle when the heat is just right.
Final Thoughts: Easy Campfire Foil Packets
With these easy make ahead foil packet recipes for camping you’ll have plenty of delicious meals to enjoy on your next camping adventure.
Whether you’re grilling or cooking over a campfire, these recipes are perfect for families looking to make their camping trips even more memorable and delicious. From hearty breakfasts to mouthwatering family dinners and scrumptious desserts, there’s something for even the most sceptical of your group.
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