Whether you’re a seasoned camper or just planning your first family trip, nothing beats the simplicity of a foil packet meal cooked over an open flame. I’ve spent years testing easy, low-mess recipes for outdoor adventures with my own family- because when you’re camping, no one wants to spend hours cooking or scrubbing dishes. These 20 foil packet recipes are my go-to meals I’ve saved for making campfire cooking stress-free, kid-approved, and actually delicious. From hearty dinners to sweet treats, every recipe here is tried, tested, and perfect for life around the campfire. Let’s make your next camping trip the easiest (and tastiest) one yet!
20 Foil Packet Meals for Camping
Grilled Foil Packet Carrots with Garlic and Basil
This is a quick, easy recipe for turning carrots into something memorable. Serve these with whatever else comes off the grill.
Did I have you at “three cheese”? This wonderful dish is great served with a juicy steak.
Grill up some meat, add some bread and serve with this delectable potato dish. Dinner is served!
Foil Packet Pineapple Coconut Chicken
Full of flavor, this recipe is delicious prepared either in the oven or on the grill.
Personalized to your family’s preference, these full meal packets are the easiest dinner imaginable.
Juicy pieces of chicken soak up all of the savory Mediterranean flavors in this foil packet dinner.
Family and friends will be savoring this chicken slathered with a spicy ranch dressing and topped with a confetti of diced vegetables. They’re as tasty as they are pretty!
Whether it’s just too hot to cook inside or you’re planning a camping trip, having a summer fiesta was never easier.
By using sweet onions (I like Vidalia) over traditional yellow or red, this healthy dinner has a refreshingly deep flavor.
Eliminate the need for cleanup with this easy one-dish, super healthy and flavorful dinner.
Choosing a fresh catch of the day always leads to a delicious meal especially when cooked on the grill and topped with a compound butter.
Shrimp and Veggie Foil Pack Dinner
Choose whatever veggies you prefer, pair with large, succulent shrimp and enjoy a no fuss, no cleanup meal!
Grilled Meat ‘n Potatoes Foil Packets
All the flavors of camping you enjoy, you can serve this as a side or your main dish.
Great for camping or at home, the burger and veggies are so delicious and perfectly cooked.
Spicy Italian Meatball Hoagies
These meatball sandwiches turn your outdoor dining into an Italian-style feast in no time flat.
Slow roasting within an onion shell gives this meat”loaf” a wonderful, deep flavor.
Foil packet cooking doesn’t just have to be about the main meal; finish your dinner off with an easy sweet treat.
Turn a banana into a melty, gooey dessert full of chocolate and marshmallows you need to eat with a spoon.
So many good ideas here! Thank you so much for including my carrot recipe in your foil packet round up.