Last Updated on February 22, 2025 by April
Camping brings the joy of outdoor adventure, and no camping trip feels complete without delicious treats around the campfire. From classic s’mores to creative Dutch oven concoctions, outdoor desserts add sweetness to your wilderness experience.
You’ll discover easy-to-make camping desserts that require minimal equipment and basic ingredients, perfect for satisfying your sweet cravings under the stars. These recipes work well for both rustic tent camping and RV adventures, giving you options regardless of your camping style.
S’mores Nachos
Transform your favorite campfire treat into a shareable dessert with S’mores Nachos.
Cook your S’mores Nachos over campfire coals until the chocolate and marshmallows melt together. The result is a gooey, sweet treat perfect for sharing around the fire.
Campfire Cones
Transform your camping dessert experience with Campfire Cones. Fill waffle cones with mini marshmallows, chocolate chips, and graham cracker pieces for a classic s’mores flavor without the mess.
Grilled Banana Boats
A Banana Boat Dessert transforms a simple banana into a warm, gooey treat.
Mix up your Banana Boat Dessert toppings by adding peanut butter chips, crushed nuts, or caramel pieces. The banana peel creates a natural bowl, making it easy to eat right from the foil with a spoon.
Dutch Oven Pineapple Upside Down Cake
Transform your camping dessert game with a pineapple upside down cake made right in your Dutch oven. Using boxed cake mix and canned pineapple keeps preparation simple and practical for the outdoors.
Campfire Cinnamon Rolls
Campfire cinnamon rolls can transform your outdoor breakfast into something special. You can prepare them using a Dutch oven or pie iron over the fire.
Skillet Brownies
Transform your cast-iron skillet into a chocolate lover’s paradise with a gooey, decadent skillet brownie. This triple-chocolate treat combines melted bittersweet chocolate, cocoa powder, and chocolate chips for maximum indulgence.
Foil-Wrapped Apple Crisp
Create a warm, sweet camping dessert by wrapping sliced apples in foil with a crispy oat topping. Combine peeled apple slices with sugar and cinnamon, then top with a mixture of melted butter, brown sugar, flour, and quick oats.
Seal everything tightly in foil packets and cook for 20 minutes over your delicious foil packets stuffed with apple crisp! campfire grate. The apples will become tender while the topping turns golden and crispy.
Add a scoop of vanilla ice cream on top for an extra special treat. Firm apples like Granny Smith or Honeycrisp work best as they hold their shape during cooking.
Peanut Butter S’mores Dip
Transform your favorite campfire treat into a warm, gooey Peanut Butter Cup S’mores Dip using just three ingredients. Layer Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups in a 9-inch cake pan and top them with marshmallows.
 Grilled Peaches with Cinnamon Sugar
Grilled peaches with cinnamon sugar create a simple yet impressive camping dessert. Choose ripe, firm peaches without bruises for the best results.
Chocolate Chip Marshmallow Bars
Chocolate chip marshmallow cookie bars combine the classic taste of s’mores with the convenience of baking at your campsite. The base consists of buttery graham cracker cookie dough topped with melty chocolate chips.
Campfire Eclairs
Create a gourmet camping dessert by wrapping crescent roll dough around a foil-covered stick. Cook the dough over the campfire until golden brown, rotating slowly for even cooking.
Once cooked, slide the hollow pastry off the stick. Fill it with prepared vanilla pudding and top with Nutella or chocolate frosting for a campfire dessert that’s truly special.
Store your pudding in a clean squeeze bottle for easy filling. This simple trick helps avoid mess and makes the assembly process quick and neat.
Raspberry Cream Cheese Crescents
Transform store-bought crescent rolls into a decadent camping dessert with cream cheese and raspberry filling. These sweet treats take just 20 minutes to prepare at your campsite.
Spread cream cheese mixed with powdered sugar onto unrolled crescent dough slices. Add a spoonful of raspberry preserves on top before baking until golden brown.
Top these warm pastries with a simple powdered sugar glaze. Raspberry cream cheese crescents are perfect for satisfying your sweet tooth while enjoying the outdoors.
 Campfire Donuts
Transform canned biscuits into warm, crispy donuts at your campsite. Cut holes in the center of each biscuit and heat oil in a cast iron pan over your campfire or camping stove.
Drop the biscuit rings into hot oil and fry for 3-4 minutes per side until golden brown. Save the center pieces to make bonus donut holes.
Mix sugar, brown sugar, and Apple Pie Spice Campfire Donuts together in a paper bag or container. Shake the warm donuts in the mixture until coated. These treats pair perfectly with hot apple cider around the campfire.
Campfire Cobbler
Campfire cobbler brings classic comfort food to your outdoor adventures. Your cast iron skillet transforms into a vessel for warm, bubbly fruit topped with golden biscuit crust.
Serve your campfire cobbler recipe hot with a scoop of vanilla ice cream for the perfect camping dessert.
Rice Kriskpies
Toasted Rice Krispies treats make a fantastic camping dessert upgrade from traditional s’mores. Pack them tightly in a baking dish before cutting into squares to ensure they stay intact during roasting.
Baked Apples
These baked apples for camping combine simple ingredients into a delightful campfire treat. Core your apples carefully with a spoon, making sure not to puncture the bottom.
Whiskey Peach Cobbler
Transform fresh peaches into a mouthwatering Campfire Whiskey Peach Cobbler using just six simple ingredients. A box of yellow cake mix, sprite, whiskey, vanilla, sugar, and ripe peaches create this irresistible dessert.
Mexican S’mores
Create a spicy twist on traditional s’mores using cinnamon graham crackers, Mexican chocolate, and dulce de leche. Stack a toasted marshmallow between two cinnamon graham crackers, add a piece of Mexican chocolate, and drizzle with dulce de leche.
You can prepare these Mexican S’mores on a campfire, grill, or even in your microwave. Toast the marshmallow until golden brown on the outside and gooey inside. The warmth will help melt the chocolate and create an irresistible treat.
The combination of cinnamon, caramel, and Mexican chocolate creates a rich, complex flavor that elevates the classic campfire dessert. Keep your ingredients at room temperature for the best melting results.
S’mores Cookies
S’mores cookies combine the classic campfire treat with a soft, chewy cookie base. The graham cracker cookie dough forms a perfect foundation for sweet marshmallows and milk chocolate pieces.
