You've decided to spend Thanksgiving doing what you love best -- camping. If you feel that having an outdoor adventure means sacrificing an outstanding Thanksgiving dinner, don't! These 16 amazing Thanksgiving camping recipes mean you can indulge in all your holiday favorites while still enjoying nature.
In addition to amazing food, be sure to check out our top tips for Thanksgiving camping below to help make your Thanksgiving camping trip a success.
Breakfast
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Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
A spoonful of salted caramel takes your favorite cool-weather drink to the next level.
Get the recipe: Salted Caramel Hot Chocolate
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Recipe and photo credit: The Salty Marshmallow
Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
Loaded breakfast biscuits are packed full of bacon, eggs, and cheese! A mouthwatering, savory, biscuit that is a meal in itself. These breakfast biscuits are the perfect camping breakfast.
Get the recipe: Loaded Breakfast Biscuits
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Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls
Swirled with cinnamon sugar and topped with sweet glaze, these campfire cinnamon rolls are the ultimate camping breakfast.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Cinnamon Rolls
Snacks
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Recipe and photo credit: A Little and a Lot
Cheesy Stuffed Mushroom Dip
Stuffed mushroom dip is a creamy, cheesy, deliciously hassle-free appetizer that’s perfect for entertaining but can also be a meal unto itself. Make it on your camp stove, cast iron skillet, or your outdoor griddle.
Get the recipe: Stuffed Mushroom Dip
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Butter Toffee Trail Mix
This easy homemade holiday trail mix includes butter toffee pretzels, crackers, chocolate chips, and M&Ms. It's a festive snack perfect for your holiday camping trip or Christmas parties.
Get the recipe: Butter Toffee Trail Mix
The Main Event
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Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
This simple, satisfying meal of braised boneless turkey breast and onion gravy is prepared in your Dutch oven over the campfire, or on the grill or stovetop. It's perfect for small gatherings at holiday dinners, or for celebrating Thanksgiving while camping.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Turkey Breast
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Dutch Oven Ham
This Dutch oven ham is coated in a brown sugar, orange, and mustard glaze and can be made over your campfire or on your stovetop or camp stove. It's perfect for your holiday camping trip.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Ham
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Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes
These crispy roasted potatoes can be parboiled and stored in your fridge, cooler, or freezer until you're ready to roast them. The soft, creamy centres and crispy edges will make them a favorite all year round.
Get the recipe: Make-Ahead Roasted Potatoes
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Recipe and photo credit: xoxo Bella
Campfire Potato Foil Packet
Cheesy, buttery campfire potatoes cooked in foil packets are the perfect easy side dish to whip up for your Thanksgiving camping dinner.
Get the recipe: Campfire Potato Foil Packet
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Skillet Green Bean Casserole
This easy green bean casserole is made in a skillet with homemade mushroom sauce, fresh green beans, and crispy fried onions. You can make it over your campfire, or on your camp stove, grill, or stovetop.
Get the recipe: Skillet Green Bean Casserole
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Skillet Sausage Stuffing
Yes, you can make stuffing on the grill. It has all the classic Thanksgiving flavors, but requires none of your oven space.
Get the recipe: Skillet Sausage Stuffing
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Grilled Carrots in Foil
Infused with rosemary, garlic, and butter, these grilled carrots in foil are so delicious, everyone will be asking for seconds.
Get the recipe: Carrot Foil Packets
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Spicy Cranberry Relish
Move over canned cranberry sauce. This bright, fresh, zippy relish is exactly what your holiday meal needs.
Get the recipe: Spicy Cranberry Relish
Sweet Endings
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Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
These no-bake mini pumpkin cheesecakes are perfect for packing along on your Thanksgiving camping trip. They're made in advance and can be stashed in your cooler or fridge for up to 4 days. They'll never last that long though as everyone will be fighting over these easy treats that are made with crunchy Biscoff cookie crust and creamy spiced whipped topping.
Get the recipe: Mini Pumpkin Cheesecake
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Dutch Oven Bread Pudding
Made with custard-soaked bread and a sweet rum caramel sauce, this Dutch oven bread pudding is the ultimate campfire dessert.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Bread Pudding
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Dutch Oven Cranberry Cobbler
This festive Dutch oven cobbler has tender spiced cranberries topped with sweet biscuit dough. It's perfect for your holiday camping trip, or any time you're craving an easy dessert.
Get the recipe: Dutch Oven Cranberry Cobbler
Top Tips for Thanksgiving Camping
Whether you're putting together a traditional Thanksgiving camping dinner or just a few favorites, these tips will ensure that your trip is a success and that it's filled with plenty of relaxation time for you.
- Plan ahead--Make a plan of exactly what you are making and pack only what you need. Think about any extra gadgets you might need that don't normally make your camping equipment list (corkscrew, I'm looking at you).
- Get ahead--Do everything you possibly can in advance. Pre-portion spices, chop up veggies, and mix any dry ingredients before heading out. It's much easier to do this in the convenience of your home and means less work at camp.
- Expect the unexpected--Camping can be unpredictable, particularly during the cool-weather season. Bring along tarps or a canopy and build your fire in a sheltered space in case it's windy. Cool, windy weather will impact cooking time, so allow for extra, if needed.
- Start cooking early--It's much easier to cook (and determine doneness) when it's light outside. Plan your Thanksgiving dinner for mid-afternoon to take advantage of the light and mid-day warmth.
- Be realistic--A full Thanksgiving feast sounds amazing, but even with all the comforts of home, it's a big effort. If you've got lots of help, turkey and all the sides is completely doable, but it's not required. An epic turkey sandwich and store-bought pie is also a fantastic holiday dinner. You do you.
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