Craving something sweet while camping?
Camping desserts don’t have to be boring s’mores every night!
With a little prep and creativity, you can whip up mouthwatering treats that’ll make your outdoor adventure even more memorable.
From no-bake options to campfire classics with a twist, these camping desserts will satisfy your sweet tooth under the stars.
Easy Camping Desserts
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Campfire S’mores Nachos
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S’mores Nachos are the best! All that melted chocolate and gooey marshmallow combined with graham crackers are just the best camping dessert ever.
And you can easily whip up a whole batch of s’mores for a group with this fun recipe.
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Oreo Skillet Brownies
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Fudgy Oreo Skillet Brownies are loaded with oreo chunks, and chocolate chunks, have a delicious crinkly top, and are ready in under one hour!
They stay fresh for days, and make enough to share too.
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Banana Boats
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Banana Boats are one of the easiest desserts to add to your cookouts or campfires! Full of ooey gooey marshmallow, chocolate, and banana, you can cook them on the BBQ or campfire for a fun and versatile dessert.
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Campfire Chocolate Cake
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If you love chocolate, you’ll love this campfire chocolate cake. It’s a rich and decadent dessert to make over the campfire.
There’s nothing better than enjoying a slice of chocolate cake while sitting around the campfire in the great outdoors!
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Easy S’mores Bark
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S’mores and camping go hand in hand, but campfires are banned at many state and national park campgrounds.
But you make this S’mores Bark in advance to bring with you, no fire required!
Pro Tip – Pre-Measure At Home
Save yourself frustration by measuring and packing ingredients in ziplock bags before leaving home. For recipes like campfire cobbler or eclairs, having pre-measured brown sugar, cinnamon, and other ingredients makes dessert prep quick and stress-free. This also prevents bringing entire containers of ingredients you’ll only use a small amount of.
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Campfire Cones
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Campfire Cones are a great alternative to the messy s’mores!
Stuffed with chocolate, marshmallows, strawberries, bananas, and anything else you have on hand.
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Ice Cream In A Bag
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Add a cool twist to your camping desserts with this Ice Cream in a Bag recipe!
With just a few simple ingredients, you can enjoy freshly made ice cream right at your campsite.
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Campfire Charcuterie Board
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This Campfire Charcuterie Dessert Board is a great way for everyone to enjoy a variety of delicious and flavorful treats while enjoying the outdoors.
Snack platters and boards just make any event feel like a celebration.
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Walking Desserts
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Get ready to satisfy your sweet tooth with these walking desserts!
The dessert version of the walking taco, everyone will have so much fun putting together different combinations of toppings.
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Smores Dip
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Instead of making individual s’mores, make a delicious S’mores dip in a cast iron skillet over your campfire.
Everyone can Dip graham crackers, cookies, pretzels, etc in. It’s SO good!
Pro Tip – Upgrade Your S’mores Game
Take traditional s’mores to the next level by swapping regular chocolate bars with peanut butter cups or other candy. Try using different cookies instead of graham crackers or add sliced strawberries for a fruity twist. These simple swaps create exciting new flavor combinations that will impress everyone around the campfire.
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Campfire Apple Crisp Foil Packets
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Easy, fruity campfire dessert lovers, this one’s for you! Apple Crisp Foil Packs are full of sweet juicy apples, cinnamon and granola.
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Campfire Dessert Pizza
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Campfire Dessert Pizza is so fun and easy to customize the sweet toppings.
Topped with marshmallows, chocolate, and graham crackers, it’s the perfect way to end a day in the great outdoors.
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Easy S’mores Snack Mix
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S’mores Snack Mix is a fun and delicious treat that the whole family will love!
Made with Golden Grahams cereal, mini marshmallows, chocolate bars, and crunchy chocolate-covered pretzels, you have the perfect snack ready for your next road trip or camping adventure!
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Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts
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These Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts are perfect to enjoy with a cup of cider around a campfire or bonfire on cool days.
You can cook them on a stove top, over the campfire, or on the grill. You just need to be able to get your oil hot enough.
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Campfire Whiskey Peach Cobbler
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Campfire Whiskey Peach Cobbler is so easy to make with just a few simple ingredients and fresh peaches.
You can wow your camping family when you whip up this amazing dessert.
Pro Tip – Make-Ahead Treats Save Campfire Time
Prepare desserts like rice krispie treats, cookie bars, or puppy chow before your trip for instant sweet satisfaction. These treats stay fresh for days and require zero cooking at the campsite. Having ready-made desserts is especially valuable when weather doesn’t cooperate or you’re too tired after a day of outdoor activities to prepare something from scratch.
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S’mores French Toast
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Decadent S’mores French Toast has chocolate and crushed graham crackers, then topped with some perfectly gooey torched marshmallows.
All the amazing flavors of s’mores, it’s perfect for breakfast OR dessert!
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Campfire Oranges
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Add a new sweet treat to your camping experience with these Campfire Cinnamon Rolls, featuring gooey and delicious cinnamon rolls baked right inside orange peels.
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Chocolate Chip Caramel Skillet Cookie
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Decadent salted caramel is layered between the perfect chocolate chip cookie dough to create an insanely delicious dessert, all in one skillet.
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S’mores Bars
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The beauty of these S’mores Bars is that they are portable.
That means you can bring your s’mores with you, instead of having to make a campfire!
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Fluffer Nutter Camping Cookies
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Fluffer Nutter Cookies are perfect for camping! They are thick and hearty, with tons of sweetness from marshmallows.
They won’t melt in the heat or crumble in your backpack, are filled with protein, and they can easily be made ahead of time to bring outdoors.
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Patriotic Blondies
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Patriotic Red White and Blue Blondies are rich and chewy with a slightly gooey center and buttery brown sugar vanilla flavor.
They only require 15 minutes of hands-on prep time, so whip up a batch to bring summer camping.
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Cast Iron Skillet Popcorn
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Cast Iron Skillet Popcorn is the perfect way to make popcorn at your campsite.
No burnt popcorn here and it is infinitely better than microwaved popcorn. If you haven’t tried it yet, you are missing out!
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Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs
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Chocolate Strawberry Dessert Kabobs are made on skewers, really giving that camping cookout feel.
Use store bought chocolate donut holes rather than baking your own cake pops, and you’ll have them assembled in minutes!
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Lemon Brownies
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Chewy, soft, and fudgy Lemon Brownies are always a crowd favorite.
Made with a box of cake mix and topped with a lemon glaze, they only have a few ingredients, and come together fast.
They’re the perfect treat to make ahead and bring camping.
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Tropical Trail Mix
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This tasty Tropical Trail Mix is made with coconut chips, dried mango, banana and pineapple, and yogurt clusters, along with roasted cashews.
The coconut and pineapple offer a tropical taste and the protein-enriched yogurt clusters offer a creamy sweet element that contrasts with the salty cashews.
Perfect for a quick breakfast or snack on the go!
Final Thoughts
After a day of hiking, swimming, or just lounging by the campfire, there’s nothing quite like ending your evening with a delicious camping dessert.
The beauty of making desserts while camping is that they bring everyone together around the fire, creating memories that last far longer than the sugar rush.
What I’ve learned from countless camping trips is that preparation makes all the difference. Measuring and mixing dry ingredients at home saves valuable campsite time and reduces the mess.
Packing ingredients in labeled zip-top bags or containers keeps everything organized and protected from curious wildlife or unexpected rain showers.
Don’t be afraid to get creative with your camping desserts! That box of cake mix can become campfire cupcakes baked in orange peels. Those leftover pancakes from breakfast? Layer them with some chocolate spread and berries for a rustic camping tiramisu.
Temperature control can be tricky in the great outdoors. On hot days, keep your chocolate and dairy products in a cooler until you’re ready to use them.
For baked desserts, remember that campfire heat isn’t as consistent as your oven at home—keep a close eye on your treats to prevent burning.
Camping desserts also offer a wonderful opportunity to incorporate seasonal fruits. Wild berries foraged during your hike (only if you’re absolutely certain they’re safe!) make for the freshest fruit crisp you’ve ever tasted.
- Pack a small cutting board and knife specifically for dessert prep to avoid savory flavors mixing with your sweet treats
- Bring aluminum foil—it’s incredibly versatile for wrapping desserts to cook in the campfire coals
- Pre-scoop cookie dough at home and freeze it—by the time you’re ready to bake, it’ll be perfectly thawed
- Invest in a cast iron skillet—it’s perfect for campfire cobblers, cookie skillets, and more
- Keep wet wipes handy for sticky fingers, especially if you’re camping without easy access to water
- Try making dessert cones by filling ice cream cones with fruit, marshmallows and chocolate chips, then wrapping in foil and heating
- Bring skewers for more than just marshmallows—try grilling fruit kebabs brushed with honey
- Pack a small container of spices like cinnamon and nutmeg to elevate simple desserts
- Consider no-bake options for extremely hot days when you don’t want to build up the fire
- Make campfire banana boats by slicing a banana lengthwise, filling with chocolate and marshmallows, and wrapping in foil
Remember that camping desserts taste even better when shared with friends and family under a canopy of stars. There’s something magical about the combination of fresh air, good company, and a sweet treat that makes even the simplest desserts taste extraordinary.
The best camping desserts create minimal waste and require minimal cleanup. Consider desserts that can be eaten directly from their cooking vessel or wrapped in foil. This way, you can spend more time enjoying the wilderness and less time washing dishes in your camping tub.
Next time you’re planning a camping trip, challenge yourself to move beyond basic s’mores.
With a bit of planning and creativity, your camping desserts can become the highlight of your outdoor adventure—the sweet finale to days filled with exploration and nights filled with stargazing.