6 Campground Meals That Cook Outside the RV

One of the best ways to enjoy campground cooking during the summer is to keep the heat outside where it belongs. Whether you’re cooking over a campfire, using a grill as an outdoor oven, firing up an electric skillet, or assembling a quick no-cook meal, there are plenty of ways to create delicious campground dinners without turning your RV into a sauna.

This week’s menu is all about making the most of your campground “satellite kitchen” by using the equipment you already have to prepare easy, satisfying meals. From a grill-baked casserole and campfire nachos to shrimp foil packets and Dutch oven comfort food, these recipes prove that great campground cooking goes far beyond hot dogs and hamburgers.

Featured Recipes:

1. Grill-Baked Beef Enchilada Casserole
2. Garlic Butter Shrimp & Corn Foil Packets
3. Cowboy Beef & Bean Skillet
4. Old Bay Shrimp Salad Wraps
5. Loaded Campfire Nachos
6. Dutch Oven Italian Sausage & White Bean Stew

Why You’ll Love These Recipes

• Every recipe serves 4 or fewer people, making them perfect for couples, empty nesters, and small families.
• Multiple cooking methods help you get more use from your campground equipment.
• Beef and seafood take center stage this week for a nice change of pace.
• Several meals can be prepared without heating up the RV.
• Easy cleanup means more time enjoying the campground and less time washing dishes.

Whether you’re staying for a weekend or spending the entire week at the campground, these meals will help you make the most of your outdoor kitchen while keeping everyone well fed and happy. Be sure to save your favorites and come back next week for another round of easy campground meals.