There is nothing better than a good meal while camping aside from the fresh air, open fire and quality time with family and friends! These easy and quick meal ideas for camping are sure to help plan lunches for your next trip to the great outdoors. These easy lunch ideas can either be prepped ahead of time and packed in cooler or made on a grill or in a skillet.

More simple camping lunch ideas that don’t need a recipe:
- Hot dogs with the toppings: relish, mustard, ketchup, etc.
- Peanut butter and jelly sandwiches
- Grilled cheese
- Deli meat and rolls for sandwiches

Must pack snacks for camping trips:
- granola bars
- trail mix
- beef jerky
- chips
- popcorn
- s’mores
40+ Easy Recipes for Camping Lunches
Italian Pasta Salad loaded with meats, cheeses, olives and vegetables. Make this delicious pasta salad ahead of time and pack in your cooler for a camping trip. This is an easy meal that everyone will love.
Delicious Quick and Easy BBQ Chicken Salad is a great meal to prep ahead of time and bring camping with you. Simply pack each item separately and then toss together to make a yummy meal during a long day outdoors.
Looking for easy camping recipes? This 3-Ingredient Buffalo Chicken Salad is a super simple recipe to make and is perfect to pack in a cooler for camping! Serve it on a roll, salad, with crackers, tortilla chips or eat it by itself.
This Easy Tin Foil Baked Chicken is quick and simple to put together! Put your veggies in with your chicken for a quick side dish and easy clean up. These foil packets give you tender chicken that is bursting with flavor from our homemade seasoning mix.
Pesto Orzo Salad is loaded with basil pesto, roasted pine nuts and fresh cherry tomatoes. Serve this salad hot or cold as a meal or a delicious side dish. Pack this salad for your next camping trip!
This sweet and salty dish is perfect for camping! It is hearty and loaded with vegetables and fruit. The best part about this recipe is you can make it at home before your camping trip and enjoy it warm or cold for lunch. This grain bowl is a great way to keep eating healthy while camping.
This delicious and simple to make quinoa pasta salad is loaded with fresh ingredients, vegan, dairy free and can easily be made gluten free if desired. Make this recipe to have for easy lunches during a family camping trip. This recipe is sure to become one of your family favorites.
Want easy camping lunch ideas? This Chicken Caesar Pasta Salad makes for a quick and easy meal! Use rotisserie chicken to make this tasty meal even faster to cook. This is one of our favorite ways to use up leftover chicken.
Here's an easy chicken wrap you can throw together in just 15 minutes for a satisfying meal the whole family will love. For a make-ahead option, prep the wraps but pack the veggies separately and add them right before serving.
Regarding a backyard bbq, camping, or tailgating, hamburgers always appear on the menu. Nothing compares to a juicy grilled burger with an endless supply of toppings.
A Fried Bologna Sandwich is easy and fast. Simply fry bologna until browned and serve it on bread with mayonnaise and mustard. Classic comfort food that’s simple, delicious, and has been enjoyed for generations.
Campfire Foil Packets, with sausage, potatoes, carrots, and seasoning, are a delicious and fun way to cook while camping! Foil packs can be made so many different ways and make for easy camping lunches.
Creamy, crunchy, colorful veggie pinwheels are the perfect appetizer to serve at your next get-together! They're made with cream cheese, veggies, cheese and pickles so they’re full of flavor!
These Grilled Steak Fajita Foil Packets are quick and easy to prep with a simple seasoning mix. Great for a quick weeknight dinner or to make while camping.
Take your summer barbecue to the next level with these Tofu Tikka Skewers! Make them on a grill, oven or pan.
Flavorful and satisfying, these easy Italian protein wraps are a great quick lunch or dinner recipe.
Crunchy Chicken Caesar Wraps are the handheld version of the classic salad! Perfect for a quick lunch or dinner that the whole family will enjoy. Use homemade crunchy chicken tenders or store-bought breaded chicken for an even quicker meal!
The Best Roast Beef Sandwich loaded with thinly sliced roast beef, caramelized onions, lettuce and a creamy horseradish sauce.
Grilled Steak and Potato Packets (also called Hobo Packets) are stuffed full of meat and potatoes with tons of flavor and easy cleanup! These foil packet meals are perfect for camping.
Hot Ham and Cheese Sandwiches are a takeout favorite made at home! Buttery toasted buns are baked with layers of ham and gooey cheese for a fun and easy weeknight dinner!
Don’t you just love a crisp sandwich with a smoky kick mixed with the smooth, nutty taste of avocado? Then you are going to enjoy this drool worthy Vegan Tempeh BLT Sandwich. It’s a whole lot healthier than your traditional BLT, but you’re guaranteed to be just as satisfied after your plate is polished off.
Make this delicious vegan wrap recipe and eat the rainbow! This effortless hummus veggie wrap takes just minutes to make, is bright, fresh, and tasty, and packed with fiber, plant protein, and other essential nutrients.
This easy Greek Orzo Salad is perfect for picnics, potlucks, BBQs and get togethers. Whenever you need an easy and healthy side dish, that is guaranteed to disappear first, make this gorgeous Greek orzo salad!
This quick and easy tuna couscous bowl is a delicious, flavorful lunch for your next camping adventure!
These refried bean burritos are made with beans, tomatoes, and onions for a quick and easy camp stove lunch. They’re made with easy to pack, shelf-stable ingredients, and are perfect when you’re camping without a cooler.
Penne pasta salad: a zesty greek pasta salad with that's perfect for almost any summer cookout or potluck.
Protein Snack Packs filled with hard-boiled eggs, almonds, hummus, and crunchy veggies. An easy and delicious lunchtime meal-prep solution perfect for any protein lover, these fantastic little protein snack packs are perfect for camping lunches.
Take this super simple sauerkraut sandwich to camping because it travels very well. Flavored with grilled avocado, use pumpernickel bread for the best sandwich flavors.
This easy eggplant quesadilla can be taken to camping anytime. Kids and adults will love these easy vegetarian quesadilla.
This easy to make vegan zucchini slice is perfect for camping. It keeps well in an airtight container for up to 24 hours at (cooler) room temp , and up to 5 days in a coolbox. It's perfect for picnics, camping and lunch on the go.
This Thai chicken salad is the perfect salad to prep ahead of time for a quick & easy lunch. The peanut dressing is the perfect addition to the salad.
Make this fresh and refreshing watermelon berry salad in just 15 minutes. It make the perfect dish for summer camping!
This roasted vegetable sandwich features delicious vegan basil pesto and luscious roasted garlic cream cheese. It's a vegan and easy-to-pack meal for your next lunch!
Experience the epitome of freshness and flavor with this Strawberry Cucumber Salad. Easy to pack and ready in 10 minutes!
These Egg and Cucumber Sandwiches feature crisp, sliced cucumber, pepper jack cheese, chopped hard-boiled egg, creamy dill sauce, and fresh spring mix for an easy, delicious sandwich that's great for picnics and camping!
This Italian Grinder Sandwich recipe combines savory deli meats, creamy provolone, crisp lettuce, onions, pepperoncini, and bright vinaigrette on a crusty Italian loaf. This portable meal is perfect for camping!
Prep a batch of this easy bean salad and store in the cooler for an easy lunch! Eat it alone, in a wrap or as a dip!
These easy turkey and cheese roll ups are the perfect 10 minute lunch! All you need are a few simple ingredients and you have a lunch the whole family will love.
This delicious celery-based salad is easy to pull together with simple, easy to pack ingredients. It can be made in advance and stowed in the cooler too.
This Summer Watermelon Salad is a great alternative to traditional fruit salad and can be prepared in under ten minutes! Perfect for enjoying outdoors.
Need a quick, easy, and filling lunch on-the-go? These protein overnight oats pack over 20g of protein per serving. Add fresh fruit, peanut butter, or enjoy them plain!
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