From grilled eclairs and toasty marshmallows to no-bake treats like cereal bars and candy cones, these camping desserts are simple, satisfying and easy to pack.
21 Camping Desserts That Make Outdoor Meals Even Better
Updated on Jul. 30, 2025
1/21
Mini S’mores
Total Time
55 min
Servings
about 4 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
Want to sink your teeth into s’mores all year long? Here’s the answer! Just combine marshmallow creme, chocolate and graham crackers for an awesome bite. —Stephanie Tewell, Elizabeth, Illinois
2/21
Mini Pineapple Upside-Down Cakes
Total Time
50 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
These individual pineapple upside-down cakes are an eye-catching addition to my holiday dessert table. A boxed cake mix makes them easy to bake anytime. —Cindy Colley, Othello, Washington
3/21
Pot of S’mores
Total Time
25 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Mom’s easy Dutch oven version of the popular campout treat is so good and gooey. The hardest part is waiting for this to cool so you can devour it. Yum! —June Dress, Meridian, Idaho
These Dutch oven camping recipes are the best way to fuel up after a long day outside.
4/21
Cake & Berry Campfire Cobbler
Total Time
40 min
Servings
12 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This warm Dutch oven cobbler is one of our favorite ways to end a busy day of fishing, hiking, swimming or rafting. It's yummy with ice cream—and so easy to make! —June Dress, Boise, Idaho
5/21
Devil’s Food Snack Cake
Total Time
1 hour 5 min
Servings
24 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My husband and his friends request this cake for camping trips because it’s easy to transport. That makes it great for taking to potlucks and other events, too, as there's no frosting involved. —Julie Danler, Bel Aire, Kansas
6/21
Milky Way Pudgy Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
My favorite pudgy pies have Milky Way candy bars, graham cracker crumbs and marshmallows. So irresistible! And buttered bread is a must. —Susan Hein, Burlington, Wisconsin
7/21
Blackberry Dumplings
Total Time
40 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
As long as I can remember, my mother has been making blackberry dumplings. They finish cooking while you eat—and they really do make you hurry through Sunday dinner! It can be an everyday dessert, too, though. Sometimes I'll make it in winter just to have a taste of summer. —Liecha Collins, Oneonta, New York
8/21
S’mOreos
Total Time
15 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My son introduced us to this twist on classic s'mores when we were camping. Have a jar of Nutella around? Slather it on the inside of the graham cracker halves before you build this one-of-a-kind treat. —Christina Smith, Santa Rosa, California
9/21
Cherry-Chocolate Pudgy Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
Here’s an ooey-gooey treat that’s just right for campfires and cookouts. —Josh Carter, Birmingham, Alabama
10/21
No-Bake Cereal Cookie Bars
Total Time
25 min
Servings
3 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
We pull out all the goodies, like raisins and coconut, for these chewy bars. For more color, sprinkle on the M&M's once the bars are in the pan. Then press them in. —Connie Craig, Lakewood, Washington
Still hungry? Munch on these summer camping snacks while you prep for your camping trip.
11/21
Chocolate Cherry Dump Cake
Total Time
45 min
Servings
15 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My mother-in-law loves chocolate-covered cherries, and I used to make this chocolate cherry dump cake every year for her birthday. Now we've moved away, but I make this for my kids on her birthday and they still feel near her. —Angela Lively, Conroe, Texas
12/21
Ginger Pound Cake S’mores
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love this knockoff of the classic campfire dessert, and adults do too. It's easy to prepare, and any kind of chocolate can be used. These can be made in batches in a cast-iron skillet as well. —Peter Halferty, Corpus Christi, Texas
These backyard firepit recipes let you make camping favorites without leaving home.
13/21
Campfire Dessert Cones
Total Time
20 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Kids love to make this camping dessert! Set out the ingredients so they can mix and match their own creations. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
14/21
Eclairs on the Grill
Total Time
35 min
Servings
6 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
My best camping treat is an easy eclair on a stick. This is the one that makes people watch what you’re doing and beg to be included. —Bonnie Hawkins, Elkhorn, Wisconsin
15/21
Apple-Cinnamon Pudgy Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
I remember the first time I tasted a pie-iron pie. My sister buttered up two slices of white bread while I peeled a McIntosh apple. She sliced the apple thin, arranged it on slice of bread, and poured liberal amounts of white sugar and cinnamon over the top. I couldn't believe the magic that came out of that fire! We did them with raspberry jam too. Yum! —Monica Kronemeyer DeRegt, Abbotsford, British Columbia
16/21
Campfire Cinnamon Twists
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 with sugar and spice. —Lauren Knoelke, Milwaukee, Wisconsin
17/21
S’more Pops
Total Time
20 min
Servings
2 dozen
From the Recipe Creator:
My daughters and I came up with this treat when planning a candy-making party. The pops also make adorable hostess gifts, are perfect for campfires and would sell out quickly at a bake sale. —Lisa Haboush, Geneva, Illinois
18/21
Campfire Cobbler
Total Time
55 min
Servings
8 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
This Dutch oven peach cobbler recipe has been a family classic for 60 years. We prefer peaches, but fresh cherries and berries are fun too. Almost any fruit would work. Mix and match! —Jackie Wilson, Wellsville, Utah
19/21
S’more Pudgy Pie
Total Time
10 min
Servings
1 serving
From the Recipe Creator:
“Simply sinful” is how testers described this fresh take on s’mores. —Joanne Surfus, Sturgeon Bay, Wisconsin
20/21
Cookout Caramel S’mores
Total Time
10 min
Servings
4 servings
From the Recipe Creator:
Easy delectable treats make a playful finish to an informal meal. Toasting the marshmallows extends our after-dinner time together, giving us something fun to do as a family. —Martha Haseman, Hinckley, Illinois
21/21
Blueberry-Cinnamon Campfire Bread
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
Camping Desserts FAQ
What are easy desserts to make on camping trips?
Simple camping desserts often use minimal tools and come together quickly. No-bake cheesecakes in jars, peanut butter cereal bites and banana boats work well for camping trips without a full kitchen setup. Ingredients like sweetened condensed milk, instant pudding mix or crushed cookies can be packed ahead and easily assembled at the campsite. For warm options, wrap cinnamon-sugar tortillas or stuffed crescent rolls in foil and cook them over a fire. Carry small containers of toppings like sprinkles, mini chocolate chips or chopped nuts to mix and match without the mess.
How do I make desserts without access to a campfire?
You can make camping desserts without a campfire using coolers, portable stoves or no-heat methods. Try layered parfaits with yogurt, fruit and a spoonful of crunchy granola for texture or stuff pitted dates with peanut butter and a drizzle of honey. For no-bake camping desserts, classic s’mores still work—just use chocolate spread and marshmallow fluff between graham crackers. Keep cold desserts in insulated containers, and pack fruit or whipped toppings separately to avoid sogginess.
What no-bake camping desserts work well for kids?
Kid-friendly no-bake camping desserts include trail mix cookie balls, fruit kabobs with yogurt dip, and campfire cones filled with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips and fruit. These are easy to customize and assemble at the campsite. You can freeze ingredients like mini peanut butter cups or banana slices so they thaw gradually and stay cool longer. These low-mess desserts come together quickly and double as fun snack ideas for kids during camping trips.
