21+ Foil Packet Recipes for Camping

Discover delicious foil packet recipes for camping! Easy prep, minimal cleanup, and customizable ingredients make outdoor cooking a breeze.

Foil packet meals on the grill and picnic table with text overlay.

These foil packet recipes for camping are simply delicious and must be added to your next camping trip menu plan! Whether using a the grill or campfire cooking, foil packets are also a fun way to get everyone involved in making the meals.

We love to go camping every summer, so I have become somewhat of a tinfoil packet aficionado. The beauty of foil packet recipes is how simple and delicious they are.

I don’t need to worry about exact measurements. Each pack can be customized to suit our different tastes. And the best thing about foil packet cooking? It also makes for extremely easy cleanup!

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Salsa and cheese over chicken in foil packets with jalapeno slices and lime wedges on a picnic table.

Today I have rounded up some of our all time favorite foil pack recipes for the whole family. While hot dogs and peanut butter sandwiches are camping staples, these easy recipes take things to the next level. Each of these delicious meal ideas are so good, you will want to make them at home too!

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Camping Essentials for Foil Packet Meals

Foil Packet Meals for Camping

Steak, mushroom and potatoes in foil packets on the grill.

Savor the outdoors with our Steak & Mushroom Foil Packs! Tender steak, potatoes, mushrooms, and savory seasoning cooked to perfection over a campfire.

Teriyaki chicken in foil packs on the grill.

Enjoiy the outdoors with Chicken Teriyaki Foil Packs – tender chicken, veggies, and teriyaki sauce wrapped in foil, perfect for hassle-free camping meals!

Chicken bacon ranch foil packs on the grill.

Enjoy chicken bacon ranch foil packets! Savory chicken, crispy bacon, and ranch seasoning, all cooked together in foil over a campfire for an easy and delicious camping dinner!

Teriyaki Steak in a Foil Packet.

Savor the outdoors with Teriyaki Steak Foil Packs – juicy beef, vibrant veggies, and a flavorful teriyaki glaze, all cooked over an open flame.

Salsa and cheese over chicken in foil packets.

Sizzle up your camping trip with easy Salsa Chicken Foil Packs – seasoned chicken, cheese and salsa wrapped in foil for a delicious fireside feast!

This Philly cheesesteak foil packet is one of our favorite things to make while camping! We also love this pie iron Philly cheesesteak and campfire Philly cheesesteak sandwich!

Foil Packet Grilled Vegetables

This foil packet vegetable recipe is easy and delicious! Add it to your next camping trip menu.

Baked Potatoes in Foil Recipe

Hot and hearty, our baked potatoes in foil are a campfire classic. Enjoy fluffy, fork-tender spuds with crispy skin and endless toppings!

Craving fajitas? Try this tinfoil packet fajita recipe. Loaded with tender steak, bell peppers, and onions, it is a simply delicious way to make fajitas while camping! Change it up by using chicken breasts, instead of beef, for a whole new dish.

The kids request this campfire spaghetti bake recipe all the time! Switch out the meatballs for precooked ground beef or make a meatless version. Add a side salad and you have yourself a complete meal that everyone will love.

We make this cheesy campfire dip every time that we head into the great outdoors! We love it with tortilla chips and fresh vegetables for dipping.

My low carb-loving self adores this loaded cauliflower foil packet! This simple recipe has all the delicious flavor of our loaded potato recipe, but with a low carb twist that your taste buds will love.

Easy Foil Packet Corn Recipe

Savor simplicity with our easy foil packet corn on the cob recipe. Just wrap, grill, and enjoy perfectly seasoned, tender corn with minimal effort!

Be sure to check out all of the foil packet recipes on the blog for many, many more recipe ideas!

How to Make a Tinfoil Packet

  • Cut two large pieces of foil that are big enough to cover the entire meal (about 12″). Layer the foil sheets one on top of the other. Optional: spray the interior with non-stick cooking spray or line with parchment paper.
  • Place recipe ingredients in the center. Bring up the longer edges of the foil and fold together. Grasp one end and roll it up, then repeat with the other end. A 2-inch fold is ideal.
  • Alternatively, foil pie plates may be used to cook foil packet meals. Simply place the recipe ingredients into the pie plate and cover with aluminum foil before cooking.
  • For best results, cook the foil packet on a grill over the open fire.
  • Use caution when handling the foil packet, as it can become hot while cooking.
Foil packet meals on the grill and picnic table with text overlay.

Tips & Tricks

  • When planning for camping, I like to do as much prep as possible at home, while I have access to hot running water. It makes cleaning up so much easier.
  • Place foil packs on a baking sheet if you are worried about the packet leaking on the grill.
  • Use sheets of heavy-duty foil or double wrap your packet if you are worried out breakage.
  • When preparing ingredients for foil pack meals, I like to make sure that items that have a longer cooking time are cut into smaller pieces. This helps ensure that everything will be ready at about the same time.
  • To be sure that your meat is thoroughly cooked, check the internal temperature using an meat thermometer.
  • Any leftovers can be stored in an airtight container in the fridge or your cooler.

Whether you are looking for hearty meal ideas, sides, or a snack, discover new favorites for your camping menu this summer season with today’s foil packet dinners.

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