Looking for gluten free camping meal ideas beyond a plain baked potato? Think colorful skewers, loaded nachos and a skillet breakfast with eggs in the middle.
These pictures give you plenty to plan around, with a few sides and sweet treats included too.
You can keep things simple or bring a few extra toppings. Photos alone can’t confirm gluten-free ingredients, so check labels on sauces, seasonings and packaged foods. Use clean cookware to avoid gluten cross-contact and keep perishables properly chilled.
Camping food ideas worth packing for
sausage and corn foil packets
We’re starting off strong with this colorful sausage and vegetable combo. The thick sausage slices, corn rounds and red-skinned potatoes look so good together.
Green pepper pieces and chopped herbs finish the packet.
Choose gluten-free sausage for your version. I’d keep those big pieces of corn rather than switching to loose kernels.
chickpeas and eggs
How good does this breakfast skillet look? Two eggs sit in the middle of chickpeas, zucchini, peppers and onion. I especially love all the browned edges on the vegetables.
If you want a breakfast without bread, this is a lovely place to start.
loaded walking tacos
Don’t want to bring out a whole stack of bowls? This walking taco idea is for you.
The open chip bag holds crumbled meat, shredded lettuce, cheese and black olive slices.
For your own version, pick corn chips labeled gluten-free and check the taco seasoning too. Keep the lettuce separate until you’re ready to eat.
chicken and vegetable skewers
I love these colorful skewers. The chicken pieces alternate with zucchini, onion and red and yellow peppers, with dark grill marks across them.
Try a gluten-free marinade with your own combination. You could serve the skewers with rice if you want something extra alongside the vegetables.
a big pot of chili
If you are looking for a dinner you can ladle into bowls, this one is for you. The pot is filled with thick red chili, beans and crumbled meat.
I’d bring shredded cheese for the top. Use a checked gluten-free chili recipe rather than assuming every seasoning mix or broth will work.
loaded banana boats
Okay, these banana boats are such a fun dessert idea! One has chocolate, marshmallows and dried fruit, while another has chocolate with chopped nuts.
You can keep yours simple with chocolate and marshmallows or try a few different toppings. Choose gluten-free additions and let everyone pick their own combination.
noodles with greens and lime
This noodle bowl may just be my favorite lunch idea here. I love the pile of thin red onion slices and the little lime wedge over the greens and reddish broth.
The pictured noodles aren’t identifiable as gluten-free. Recreate the idea with labeled gluten-free rice ramen and a gluten-free broth instead of a standard ramen packet.
corn in the husks
Don’t want to go overboard with the sides? No problem!
These ears of corn keep things simple, with golden kernels, dark charred spots and the husks pulled back.
I’d serve them beside the chicken skewers. A little butter and salt would be my choice for toppings.
shrimp packets with lemon
This is another pretty foil packet idea, but the shrimp and lemon make it a little different. Corn rounds, red-skinned potatoes and sausage pieces fill the spaces between the shrimp.
Keep the lemon wedges if you try this combination. Check both the sausage and seasoning blend for gluten-free suitability.
tomato and greens egg cups
How cute are these little egg cups? The tomato halves and leafy green pieces show right through the yellow tops, with browned edges around the sides.
For a make-ahead camping breakfast, choose a flourless egg-cup recipe with checked ingredients. Pack them chilled in your cooler rather than treating them like shelf-stable muffins.
layered chickpea salad
I am obsessed with all the layers in this salad jar. There are chickpeas at the bottom, cucumber and tomatoes in the middle, then quinoa, crumbled white cheese and lettuce above.
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Try packing a similar salad for a lunch that doesn’t need the camp stove. Keep the dressing low in the jar and the leaves up top.
cheesy skillet nachos
The nacho fans are going to love this! Melted orange and white cheese covers the chips, with crumbled meat and diced red and yellow peppers scattered throughout.
Choose labeled gluten-free tortilla chips for your skillet. I’d put salsa on the side so you can add as much as you like.
steak and pepper fajitas
If you want something a little different from sausage or chicken, try a steak fajita night. The sliced steak sits among strips of onion and red and yellow peppers.
The tortillas pictured aren’t confirmed gluten-free. Serve your version with labeled gluten-free corn tortillas and a checked marinade.
cheese and grape snack tray
There’s so much to choose from on this tray! Grapes, sliced cured meats, cheeses and round crackers sit beside jars of spreads and little orange candies.
Use this as snack-board inspiration, not a confirmed gluten-free spread. Swap in labeled gluten-free crackers and check the meats, candies and spreads before packing your own.
split baked potatoes
Sometimes a simple potato is exactly what you want. These have browned skins and split tops with pale potato showing inside.
I’d turn the idea into dinner with gluten-free chili and shredded cheese. Follow a tested campfire potato method rather than copying the direct-on-burning-logs setup in the picture.
chicken fajitas with avocado
This is another fajita idea, but that fan of avocado slices makes it a favorite. The skillet holds chicken strips, peppers and onions, with lime, sliced green chiles and leafy herbs along the side.
Keep the toppings if you want to follow this combination. Choose labeled gluten-free tortillas instead of assuming the pale ones pictured are suitable.
oat jars with sweet toppings
Want breakfast ready before you reach for the stove? These oat jars give you several ideas, including chocolate chips, chopped apples and sliced berries.
Use certified gluten-free oats for your own overnight oats. I’d choose the berry topping, but the chocolate-chip jar is a close second. Keep the prepared jars chilled.
beef potatoes and green beans
If you’re looking for a dinner without lots of toppings, this combination is for you. The picture shows ground beef, red-skinned potato pieces and green beans before and after cooking.
Use a tested foil-packet recipe with gluten-free seasonings. Check ground beef reaches 160°F with a food thermometer rather than judging by its color.
salmon with lemon slices
I love this salmon with the row of overlapping lemon slices. The browned top and scattered dill make it look lovely without a pile of extra toppings.
For a camping version, use a tested grilling recipe and check any glaze for gluten. Corn or potatoes from the ideas above would make a nice side.
chocolate and marshmallow s’mores
Last but definitely not least, we have these chocolate-filled s’mores. Just look at the melted chocolate and marshmallow spilling out between the crackers!
Regular graham crackers usually contain wheat, so bring a labeled gluten-free version. Check your chocolate and marshmallows too, then keep your treats separate from any regular crackers at camp.