Time to start the fire! These camping breakfast ideas are the perfect way to begin your day in the great outdoors.
24 Camping Breakfast Ideas
Updated on May 06, 2025
1/24
Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
A neighboring camper made a bread so tempting, I had to ask for the details. Here’s my version, best enjoyed with a steaming cup of coffee by the campfire. —Joan Hallford, North Richland Hills, Texas
Nutrition Facts:
2 pieces: 266 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 142mg cholesterol, 185mg sodium, 36g carbohydrate (14g sugars, 5g fiber), 12g protein. Diabetic Exchanges: 2 starch, 1 medium-fat meat, 1/2 fruit, 1/2 fat.
This has to be one of my favorite camping recipes and one of the most delicious camping breakfast ideas. Layer slices of cinnamon bread onto a large sheet of aluminum foil. Then add in nuts, blueberries and an egg mix. All that’s left is to wrap everything up and let it cook over the fire. The end result is so warm and comforting—it’s worth leaving your cozy sleeping bag!
2/24
Scrambled Eggs
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 eggs
From the Recipe Creator:
Scrambled eggs are a great way to start the day because they’re tasty and protein-packed. This four-ingredient recipe makes fluffy and rich eggs you can easily dress up with your favorite fixings. —Lisa Kaminski, Wauwatosa, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
2 eggs: 194 calories, 15g fat (7g saturated fat), 387mg cholesterol, 428mg sodium, 1g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 0 fiber), 13g protein.
It may be heavy, but a cast-iron skillet is the ideal piece of campsite cookware (be sure to add it to your camping checklist). These sturdy skillets hold up to the intense heat of campfire flames and work equally well on your camp stove. To keep the eggs from sticking, make sure you add a good pat of butter to the pan.
3/24
Campfire Cheese Hash Brown Packets
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Dining by the campfire? This easy packet of potatoes, bacon and cheese makes a terrific hash. We like to serve it with eggs and fresh pico de gallo. —Gina Nistico, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 329 calories, 15g fat (9g saturated fat), 37mg cholesterol, 708mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 5g fiber), 14g protein.
A roll of aluminum foil is a must-have in your duffle bag. Load up a foil packet with potatoes, bacon, cheese and eggs to make a simple hash right over the fire. If you want more flavor, reach into the cooler for some hot sauce or salsa.
4/24
Pancake Mix in a Jar
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
8 pancakes per batch
From the Recipe Creator:
At Christmas, I like to present friends and family with this mix and pure maple syrup. The pancakes are fluffy and fruity. —Diane Musil, Lyons, Illinois
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 329 calories, 13g fat (3g saturated fat), 59mg cholesterol, 634mg sodium, 44g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 2g fiber), 8g protein.
Mix together a premade pancake mix before taking off for the great outdoors. In the morning, just stir in eggs, milk and canola oil. Then drop in fruit or chocolate chips as requested, and cook the pancakes in a cast-iron over the fire.
5/24
Egg Burritos
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
10 burritos
From the Recipe Creator:
Zap one of these frozen burritos in the microwave and you'll stave off hunger all morning. This recipe is my family’s favorite combo, but I sometimes use breakfast sausage instead of bacon. —Audra Niederman, Aberdeen, South Dakota
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 376 calories, 20g fat (8g saturated fat), 251mg cholesterol, 726mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (0 sugars, 2g fiber), 19g protein.
When it comes to camping breakfast ideas, you can’t do much better than breakfast burrito recipes. Scramble some eggs and roll them up inside a warm tortilla with your favorite extras like bacon, cheese and salsa. A breakfast like this can be eaten without plates so you don’t have to do so many dishes—always a win at the campsite. And if you really want to level up, prep these burritos at home, freeze them, and then reheat them over the fire or grill.
6/24
Peanut Butter Banana Overnight Oats
Skill Level
Advanced
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Talk about wholesome and quick! You’ll be satisfied right up until lunchtime with these peanut butter banana overnight oats. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 325 calories, 10g fat (2g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 89mg sodium, 54g carbohydrate (29g sugars, 5g fiber), 9g protein.
Overnight oats of all kinds are the ideal camping breakfast. Prep them the night before, stash them in the cooler and enjoy them while your coffee percolates over the fire.
7/24
Campfire Hash
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
55 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
In our area, we are able to camp almost year-round. My family invented this recipe using ingredients we all love so we could enjoy the hash around the campfire. This hearty meal tastes so good after a full day of outdoor activities. —Janet Danilow, Winkleman, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 535 calories, 26g fat (8g saturated fat), 51mg cholesterol, 1097mg sodium, 57g carbohydrate (10g sugars, 6g fiber), 17g protein.
A hearty breakfast hash is just what you need before a big day of hiking, fishing and exploring the wilderness. This recipe calls for a can of corn and a can of chiles so you can save cooler space. Don’t forget your can opener!
8/24
French Toast Sticks
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
1-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Keep these French toast sticks in the freezer for an instant filling breakfast. Their convenient size makes them ideal for a breakfast buffet. —Taste Recipes Test Kitchen
Nutrition Facts:
3 sticks: 183 calories, 6g fat (2g saturated fat), 145mg cholesterol, 251mg sodium, 24g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 1g fiber), 8g protein.
To make cleanup a little easier, skip the forks and knives! These French toast sticks are griddled up the traditional way, but when sliced into sticks, they’re ideal for dipping into syrup (or even coffee).
9/24
Dutch Oven Cheesy Bacon & Eggs
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
For campouts, my sister and I escape on horseback into the woods. We make bacon and eggs the first morning, then love the leftovers for the rest of the trip. —Mary Burris, Okeechobee, Florida
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 393 calories, 25g fat (12g saturated fat), 242mg cholesterol, 907mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 2g fiber), 21g protein.
A camping Dutch oven is another must-have for your camp kit. A larger vessel like this will allow you to layer hash brown potatoes, bacon and plenty of eggs for a hearty outdoor breakfast.
10/24
Egg-Topped Avocado Toast
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
We always have avocados on hand, so it's easy to make this quick breakfast toast for my husband and me. It's really tasty! —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 open-faced sandwich: 313 calories, 21g fat (7g saturated fat), 211mg cholesterol, 492mg sodium, 18g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 5g fiber), 15g protein.
Sometimes camping breakfast ideas are the same as those you enjoy at home. You can toast bread over the fire or on the camp stove. Then, smash an avocado over the top. Add an egg and any extras for a filling breakfast that’ll keep you fueled as you chop wood.
11/24
Great Granola
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
50 min
Servings
7 cups
From the Recipe Creator:
Granola goes glam when stowed in a see-through container decked out with tinsel. Nuts, dried fruit and more make a crunchy mix for topping oatmeal or eating by the handful. Tie on mini holiday bulbs fancied up with a metallic paint. —Johnna Johnson, Scottsdale, Arizona
Nutrition Facts:
1/2 cup: 290 calories, 14g fat (2g saturated fat), 0 cholesterol, 49mg sodium, 38g carbohydrate (25g sugars, 4g fiber), 6g protein.
One of the easiest camping breakfast ideas is to bring eats you’ve already prepped at home. Scratch-made granola is a great camping breakfast when served with a little yogurt. The best part is that you can customize this recipe to suit your tastes. Try different dried fruits and nuts for every trip.
12/24
Veggie Frittata
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was impressed with myself that I could omit dairy and still create something so good! Use any vegetables in this recipe, then add a salad, fruit cup or yogurt on the side. —Kizmet Byrd, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 piece: 145 calories, 10g fat (3g saturated fat), 279mg cholesterol, 313mg sodium, 4g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 10g protein.
Diabetic Exchanges: 1 vegetable, 1 medium-fat meat, 1 fat.
A frittata might sound fancy, but it’s one of the best camping breakfast ideas you can make fireside. A frittata is essentially a crustless quiche. Just scramble together eggs, some herbs and plenty of veggies, and you’ve got a starter that’ll fuel you through your hike.
13/24
Dried Fruit Energy Bars
Skill Level
Medium
Total Time
1 hour 15 min
Servings
9 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
These dried fruit energy bars are the perfect breakfast option for busy people. They're easy to make ahead and jam-packed with ingredients such as chia seeds, quinoa and oats, which will keep you fueled throughout the day. —Andrea Potischman, Menlo Park, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 239 calories, 13g fat (5g saturated fat), 1mg cholesterol, 45mg sodium, 26g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 5g fiber), 7g protein.
Spend the day before your camping trip prepping some easy grab-and-go breakfasts. These dried fruit energy bars are packed with ingredients such as chia seeds, quinoa and oats, which will keep you energized throughout the day.
14/24
Fluffy Pancakes
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
8 pancakes
From the Recipe Creator:
I found this fluffy and easy pancake recipe among our old family favorites and adapted it to make a small amount. It's quick and easy to prepare, but we still consider it a special treat. —Eugene Presley, Council, Virginia
Nutrition Facts:
2 pancakes: 269 calories, 14g fat (8g saturated fat), 81mg cholesterol, 666mg sodium, 29g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 1g fiber), 6g protein.
Fire up your camping stove and flip a few flapjacks. This small batch makes about eight pancakes, so you won’t have leftovers.
15/24
Foil-Packet Potatoes and Sausage
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
50 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My family enjoys camping and cooking over a fire. These hearty foil-packet potatoes turn out beautifully over a campfire, on the grill or in the oven at home. —Julie Koets, Elkhart, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
1 packet: 414 calories, 25g fat (10g saturated fat), 61mg cholesterol, 1181mg sodium, 31g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 3g fiber), 17g protein.
Need versatile meals for campfire cooking? This recipe is a great place to start. For breakfast, you can load up these foil packets with potatoes and breakfast sausage; you can even crack an egg inside when the cooking time is almost up! For dinner, try slices of kielbasa inside with some extra veggies.
16/24
Salsa Shakshuka with Avocados
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
I was watching a cooking show and the host put several ingredients into a pan for her shakshuka. I realized those ingredients were essentially the makings for salsa, so that's how I ended up with this fresh morning meal. —Patty Crouse, Warren, Pennsylvania
Nutrition Facts:
1 serving: 312 calories, 9g fat (2g saturated fat), 186mg cholesterol, 946mg sodium, 43g carbohydrate (5g sugars, 3g fiber), 12g protein.
This easy shakshuka starts with a jar of salsa and can be made right in your cast-iron skillet, which will help cut down on gear and the ingredients you have to haul.
17/24
Apple Cinnamon Overnight Oats
Skill Level
Advanced
Total Time
5 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Many folks love this oatmeal cold, but I like to heat it up a little since I'm not a big fan of it right from the fridge. Add a handful of nuts for crunch, flavor and extra health benefits. —Sarah Farmer, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1-1/2 cups: 349 calories, 8g fat (4g saturated fat), 20mg cholesterol, 263mg sodium, 59g carbohydrate (28g sugars, 7g fiber), 14g protein.
This recipe for apple cinnamon overnight oats couldn’t be easier to make. Tackle the quick prep the night before while you tell ghost stories around the campfire.
18/24
Egg & Spinach Breakfast Burritos
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
30 min
Servings
10 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we camp out, we want our meals ready in a hurry. We make these hearty burritos at home, freeze them and reheat them over the campfire. —Kristen Stecklein, Waukesha, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 burrito: 333 calories, 15g fat (5g saturated fat), 166mg cholesterol, 882mg sodium, 27g carbohydrate (3g sugars, 6g fiber), 22g protein.
Stir a heap of spinach into scrambled eggs to add some color to your plate. Wrap this mix in tortillas for easy breakfast burritos around the fire.
19/24
Banana Oatmeal Cookies
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My mom made these oatmeal banana cookies when I was young. Now my children like making them just as much as I did, and we quadruple the recipe to serve our large family. You can't eat just one of these goodies packed with chocolate morsels. —Jaqueline Wilson, Armstrong Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cookie: 97 calories, 5g fat (3g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 87mg sodium, 13g carbohydrate (7g sugars, 1g fiber), 1g protein.
Bake a big batch of these wholesome banana oatmeal cookies before taking off so they’re ready to eat every morning. Nothing kicks off a day of hiking and fishing quite as well as oats, bananas and walnuts (and a few chocolate chips!).
20/24
Grilled Hash Browns
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
20 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Since my husband and I love to grill meats, we're always looking for easy side dishes that also cook on the grill. I came up with this simple recipe for hash browns. There are never any leftovers. —Kelly Chastain, Bedford, Indiana
Nutrition Facts:
3/4 cup: 89 calories, 3g fat (2g saturated fat), 8mg cholesterol, 652mg sodium, 14g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 2g protein.
Don’t skimp on the sides while you’re camping. These hash browns can be made in a foil packet or foil pan over the fire while you fry a few eggs over the camp stove.
21/24
Campfire Cinnamon Twists
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
16 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Cinnamon rolls get the toasty treatment when wrapped around skewers and warmed over a fire. Brush them with butter, then sprinkle them with sugar and spice. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 twist: 98 calories, 4g fat (2g saturated fat), 4mg cholesterol, 183mg sodium, 15g carbohydrate (8g sugars, 0 fiber), 1g protein.
Craving something sweet around the fire? Grab your favorite can of store-bought cinnamon rolls. To make these cinnamon twists, roll each bun into a rope and wrap it around a skewer. For a little extra, brush the cinnamon twists with butter and sprinkle them with cinnamon sugar after toasting.
22/24
Toad in the Hole Bacon Sandwich
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
15 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Switch up the cheese—pepper jack gives a nice kick—or use sliced kielbasa, ham or sausage in place of the bacon in this versatile grilled cheese sandwich. —Kallee Krong-McCreery, Escondido, California
Nutrition Facts:
1 sandwich: 610 calories, 34g fat (11g saturated fat), 240mg cholesterol, 1220mg sodium, 46g carbohydrate (4g sugars, 2g fiber), 30g protein.
Are you the campsite early bird? Switch up the classic breakfast sammie with this toad-in-the-hole variety. It may look a little over the top, but if you’ve got eggs and bread on hand, you can make this easily. To cut the circle, use what you have in your gear; try a cup or even break out your camping knife.
23/24
Oatmeal Breakfast Bars
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
2-1/2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
This soft, chewy oatmeal breakfast bar features a hint of orange marmalade for a fun change of pace from typical granola bars. They're easy to put together and so delicious that you'll find yourself making them all the time. —Barbara Nowakowski, North Tonawanda, New York
Nutrition Facts:
1 bar: 182 calories, 10g fat (4g saturated fat), 12mg cholesterol, 141mg sodium, 22g carbohydrate (13g sugars, 1g fiber), 3g protein.
Before you hitch up the trailer, spend a little time prepping these homemade breakfast bars at home. Camping breakfast ideas that allow you to grab and go are always a plus when you have a busy schedule of outdoor activities.
24/24
Camper’s Breakfast Hash
Skill Level
Easy
Total Time
25 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
When we go camping with family and friends, I'm always asked to make this hearty breakfast. This camping breakfast is a favorite at home too. —Linda Krivanek, Oak Creek, Wisconsin
Nutrition Facts:
1 cup: 376 calories, 27g fat (12g saturated fat), 364mg cholesterol, 520mg sodium, 17g carbohydrate (2g sugars, 1g fiber), 18g protein.
Made with 12 eggs, this is a great camping recipe for a crowd. Filled with hearty ingredients like sausage, peppers and cheese, you’ll be able to keep your entire crew fed and happy.
Camping Breakfast Ideas FAQs
What’s a camping breakfast idea that doesn’t call for eggs?
Camping breakfast ideas that do not call for eggs are overnight oats, hash browns, yogurt with granola and energy bars. You can also make pancake recipes and breakfast cookies egg-free with a cheap egg replacement like flax meal. Other breakfast ideas without eggs can include biscuits and gravy, bacon or sausage, sweet breakfast bakes, or a sausage and pepper hash.
What’s the easiest camping breakfast to make?
Overnight oats are the easiest camping breakfast to make. Scrambled eggs and bacon are also easy camping breakfast ideas, but they require a little more work than oatmeal.
What camping breakfast recipes can you make without a campfire?
Camping breakfast recipes that don’t require a campfire include overnight oats and yogurt with granola on top. You could also make breakfast pastries ahead of time, such as muffins, breakfast cookies, oatmeal bars or cinnamon rolls, so they’re ready to eat whenever.
