If you’re looking to make Father’s Day special for a dad who loves food AND the outdoors, look no further! This compilation of camping lunch ideas is filled with all the recipes you could ever want for a tasty, filling lunch by the campfire. Treat the dads in your life this Father’s Day with a little food-filled outdoor excursion!
Enjoying a Meal in the Outdoors
There’s something authentic and special about sharing a meal over a campfire with loved ones. Whether your dad wants a weekend-long backpacking journey, or a nice afternoon at the park, there are plenty of recipes here that are sure to satisfy.
In my opinion, lunchtime is always the hardest meal for me to plan. I want something that will tide me over until dinner without weighing me down and keeping me from all my afternoon activities. When exploring outdoors, it’s even more important to fuel your body without making you feel sluggish.
Foil packs, sandwiches, grilling favorites, sandwiches and more top-notch camping lunch ideas can be found in the extensive list below from some incredible food blogs. I guarantee there will be at least one that will catch your eye and be a standout for Dad!
For even more campfire cooking ideas, you can find this favorite juicy burger recipe, a veggie-based salad bowl for fuel, or fun Hawaiian-inspired kebabs to throw over some coals! And don’t forget this Father’s Day Gift Guide for gift inspiration on Amazon.
And you can’t have a campfire without s’mores! Be sure to check out these dreamy s’mores bars for a delectable treat.
Camping Gifts for Dad
Easy Camping Lunch Ideas for Dad
If you know of a dad who loves food AND the outdoors, look no further! This compilation of camping lunch ideas is filled with all the recipes you could ever want for a tasty, filling lunch by the campfire. Treat the dads in your life this Father's Day with a little food-filled camping excursion!
Cooked in the oven or on the grill, these amazing Honey Dijon Chicken Foil Packets are a quick and easy 30-minute meal filled with fresh and colorful seasonal vegetables, juicy chicken breasts, and a delicious sweet and tangy honey dijon sauce.
Cajun Shrimp Foil Packets with Asparagus is a flavorful and healthy shrimp recipe that can be cooked on the grill or in the oven for a fun and delicious 20-minute meal.
Flavorful and juicy burgers topped with melty cheese. Your two takeout favorites in one great dinner.
Healthy salmon foil packets with vegetables in 25 minutes! Make delicious & EASY baked salmon foil packets in the oven or salmon foil packets on the grill.
Mile high sandwich packed with turkey, bacon, and creamy avocado. Try it once and you are going to be craving it again and again!
Super easy french toast foil packet with cinnamon, strawberry, and walnuts. This can be cooked in the oven, on a grill, or over the campfire! It’s a great camping and grilling recipe that can be enjoyed for breakfast or dessert.
These 5 ingredient Chicken Fajita Foil Packets are a pantry staple, minimal prep lunch or weeknight dinner that can be made on the grill or in the oven. The whole family will love these
Sweet, tangy, colorful, and fresh Strawberry Avocado Pasta Salad with poppy seeds is ready in under 20 minutes and a great side dish or mains for everyday eats or holiday gatherings.
Hobo Dinner Packet is a fun and easy way to cook up some ground beef and vegetables. Make these foil pack meals in the oven or on the grill!
This superfood chili is perfect for making or reheating in a Dutch oven over your campfire! And the superfoods will help fuel you for your active day!
Taco meat is simple to make in a Dutch oven or a cast iron skillet over a fire. Just remember to pack your favorite taco toppings!
Easy and delicious salmon and potatoes baked in foil packets are the ultimate recipe to take on a camping trip!
My favorite Mediterranean Veggie Sandwich is loaded with hummus and feta cheese, fresh vegetables and topped with sprouts. You won’t miss the meat in this vegetarian sandwich recipe.
This Shrimp Creole Recipe is cooked in a foil packet with cajun spices, rice and vegetables. This is a quick easy weeknight meal with minimal cleanup. You will love this shrimp dish with that cajun kick! Perfect for the campfire!
Tuna Pasta Salad is a favorite camping food! Just make the salad ahead of time and store it in the cooler. Then you have a complete, nutritious, and delicious meal ready for lunch or dinner!
5 Bean Salad is another delicious recipe for all your camping trips! This make-ahead salad is easy to throw together and keeps like a dream in the cooler. Serve this refreshing salad with any campfire main dish for a complete and delicious meal!
Those paleo chicken muffins are perfect for a grab and go meal. Bring them in your lunch box for a delicious picnic or camping lunch.
Easily make this slow cooker pulled pork ahead of time and pack up for your campsite! Serve on buns for a quick and easy lunch in the great outdoors.
This Aussie damper a quick easy rustic bread that was eaten by settlers camping in the Australian bush. Make it in a camp oven or on a stick over the camp fire.
These easy vegetarian campfire nachos are made with tortilla chips, cheese, beans, and a quick garlic sauce, and then cooked in a pan over a fire. Perfect for camping and cookouts!
This easy Campfire Pizza with Veggies is cooked in a cast iron pan over a fire, and is an easy and delicious vegetarian pizza that’s perfect for camping, cookouts, and bonfires.
Pineapple avocado salsa is a perfect side dish for your grilled chicken, fish or shrimps. You can also serve the chunky salsa with tortilla chips as an appetizer or a healthy snack for camping/ picnics. Easy to pack, good to eat!
Apple Cucumber Mint Salad is a perfect vegan and gluten-free salad flavored with fresh ingredients like mint, lemon juice, and rich in protein with Peanut Butter as the creamy layer. With everything available in your kitchen, this salad can be ready just in 10 minutes. The taste and health get on board together and it is an ideal choice for weight-loss food.
There’s really not much prep work to this delicious recipe which makes it a great addition to camping trips or tailgating parties too. And the best part is, the aluminum foil that you cook it in doubles as a serving platter.
n easy, flavorful ranch chicken bacon wrap recipe! These keto cheese wraps need just 6 ingredients + 5 minutes prep. It's the BEST keto sandwich wrap recipe!
This recipe takes boring old chicken salad to a whole new universe! My Grilled Chicken Salad is so easy and delicious and made from leftover grilled chicken!
What can you do with Garlic Scapes? These Garlic Scape, Lemon Grilled Chicken Tenders are about 5 minutes prep and 10 to cook on grill! What could be easier than that?
The easier and cheaper alternative to bagged hashbrowns! Perfect for making your next camping meal feel luxurious
These Grilled Chicken Fajitas are expertly seasoned with a tasty marinade. These fajitas will cook in just a few minutes so you can get lunch on the table fast and feed your hungry crew. A few easy prep tips make this meal perfect for camping.
This easy buffalo chickpea sandwich is the perfect lunch for any kids or adult! Made in under 10 minutes, this sandwich is full of nutrition and plant based protein to keep you full for hours
Shrimp Foil Packets With Zucchini (Campfire, BBQ, Air Fryer + Instant Pot)
These make-ahead Shrimp Foil Packs are full of juicy shrimp, quick-cook veggies, and everyday spices. The bonus is that they require minimal prep and no cleanup.
These Tacos in a Bag, also known as "walking tacos, " are a fun and easy way to get your taco fix. It's the perfect meal for birthday parties, camping, game day, Cinco de Mayo and Taco Tuesday! They are portable and there are no dishes to wash
Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiches with Teriyaki Ginger Mayo | Easy Cookout Meal
It doesn’t matter if we’re camping or just grilling out in our backyard, chicken sandwiches are one of my favorite summertime meals. These Hawaiian Chicken Sandwiched with Teriyaki Ginger Mayo are so good that I sometimes dream about them.
These hearty Carnitas are great for lunch or dinner! They’re even better as leftovers and great to take on the go. They are kid friendly too!
These easy Cheddar BBQ Chicken Foil Packets are one of my favorite campfire dinner recipes. Cook them over a fire, on the grill, or in your oven for an easy BBQ chicken dinner.
Italian sausage and Pepper Foil Packets are made with Italian Sausage, bell peppers, and onions. It’s an easy meal that is perfect for family dinner, or camping.
It's time for some hearty Campfire Chili! This recipe is rich, smoky, and tastes like it's been cooked over a campfire for hours. Tastes great over a real campfire too!
Grilled Salmon in Foil is a fast, easy way to cook a meal! The salmon is moist and full of flavor. The vegetables become a side dish and everyone gets their own packet!
Grilled Chicken Salad Recipe: A Cold Creamy Salad For Homemade Meals
This grilled chicken salad packs delicious flavors in one bowl! Grill chicken and add avocado, lettuce, cucumber, and tomatoes to complete a satisfying side dish.
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Treating The Dads in your life
I don’t know about you, but there are quite a few recipes that caught my eye, both for my dad AND for me 😉 I hope you find something special to help make the dads in your life feel appreciated this Father’s Day.
Share your dad’s favorite food in the comments below! And I’d love to hear how you’re celebrating Dad with food this year!
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Love all of these ideas and saving this for later! the cajun prawns look amazing and honestly, I have to give a try to the strawberry avocado pasta for sure! All of them look amazing x
I really like the idea of the campfire veggie pizza — it looks so good!
I haven’t been camping in years, but it would be fun to do again! There are so many great ideas here & I love the idea of campfire nachos!
These are all great ideas! I love the foil packets! Such a fun and easy way to cook outdoors. Thanks for sharing these!
My mouth is watering!! I especially love the look of the prawns and the french toast xx
I absolutely love this post. I am honestly not a camper but I would go on a picnic with some of these ideas for Father’s Day. Thank you so much for sharing. 😊
OMG I love them all! My dad’s favorite is a Filipino recipe known as sinigang. He loves seafood. Thanks for sharing! Hope you have a sweet moment with your dad this coming father’s day <3
Wow, the foods 😋😋😋. Interesting choices. My dad likes fruits so I would go for the strawberry Avocado salad 🥗
I am definitely saving this post. There are way too many mouth watering recipes to try here!
I’m going to start a campfire in my backyard just so I can try some of these! Yummy!
This is a long great list of yummy lunch ideas sharing this to my dad and for sure they will enjoy this 🙂
I love how diverse these meals are from meaty ones to veggie packed delights. These are perfect for the upcoming summer days.
Oo, there’s so many amazing ideas on here! Those pizza burgers look incredible! x
These are really yummy options!! Thanks for the ideas :))
The salmon ones call my name, but they are all great ideas!
These are awesome ideas for camping and even at the cottage!!
I am reading this while currently really hungry which is a killer. That salmon dish is a dream
Rosie
So many amazing ideas, I think Dads everywhere will be getting spoilt rotten!
I love all the camping lunch ideas you are bringing up! Those recipes look easy and yummy, and we will give them a try. Thanks for sharing
Wow, these are some neat recipes! I miss camping with my mom and dad and help to do so when I can travel again!
Great ideas. Camping lunches are so fun. That strawberry avocado salad looks amazing!
Aw these are lovely ideas for Father’s Day this weekend, thank you x
Great meal ideas. I am a big fan of meals in a pouch. They are quick, easy and less dishes to wash. Thanks for sharing
My goodness! You’ve done it again. So many great ideas. I look forward to trying several of these.
Wow, you’ve got everything covered. I lost my dad but we used to camp and shoot bows together for sport. It was a lot of fun. I hope you and your family have a great Father’s Day!
this post is making me hungry right now