It's time to go beyond your fireside chips and salsa routine.

If you plan on camping in the great outdoors this summer, you'll want to take a look through these camping snacks before hitting those trails. From homemade apple chips to our new favorite salsa for tortilla chips, and even campfire queso, here is an amazing mix of make-ahead and campfire-friendly options for everyone at your campsite. First things first, make sure you've brought plenty of s'mores-making supplies. The campfire staple is key for any memorable campout, and we've got the recipes to prove it. You can't go wrong with your classic s'mores, but we love our campfire s'mores for when you want to serve a crowd with a lot less fuss.

Whatever you choose to cook, we've got plenty of tips on how to build a solid cooking fire so you'll never be too far away from having campfire popcorn, campfire caprese brie, and skillet beer cheese. And of course, TikTok creators have some genius tips for cooking over a campfire. You'll wish you could cook all your meals over a campfire.

Looking to replace your camping gear or upgrade your campfire kitchen? We have a handy guide to all the best camping gear that will turn anyone into an outdoors expert. If you're going for the long haul, camping-wise, you might even opt for using MREs (meal, ready to eat) for longer camping and hiking trips. Don't worry, we tried and ranked the best and worst MREs so you don't have to.

Need a plan for more campfire recipes? Check out our favorite camping breakfasts, lunches, and dinners.

Popping popcorn over a campfire is just as easy as making it on the stove, and way more fun. Get your favorite seasonings, a cold one, and watch the stars outside! Get the Campfire Popcorn recipe.

One of our top hall of famers, this dip will get any campfire party started. The pinch of cayenne really adds that special something to this melty, creamy beer cheese. This is best served with toasted baguette, good company, and a cold beer. Get the Skillet Beer Cheese recipe.

Ah, s'mores: Three simple ingredients working together to make something much more delicious than the sum of its parts. We've taken these flavors and run with them more times than we can count—from s'mores nachos to s'mores grilled cheese.

Sometimes, though, we crave the original. Whether you keep it to the classic three ingredients or experiment with fun toppings like caramel or sliced fruit, this is one simple dessert that never disappoints. Get the Best-Ever S'mores recipe.

We used a big wheel of brie to fit perfectly inside a 10" skillet. It was almost THREE POUNDS. You can definitely use something a bit smaller, depending on the size (and brie obsession level) of your crowd. Get the Campfire Caprese Brie recipe.

Originally created in Mexico but popularized in the American Southwest, Frito Pies (not actually pies) are comfort food perfection. Picture this: a freshly opened bag of Fritos smothered in spicy beef chili, cheddar cheese, and some bright, crunchy onions and jalapeños. Best eaten directly out of the bag. Get the Frito Pie recipe.

Pumpkins are pretty amazing. You can carve them, roast them, serve them savory or sweet. One of their best (and often overlooked) attributes is their seeds! They’re super easy to prepare and make a seriously delicious snack. Roasted simply with salt and melted butter, the variations are completely endless. We love ranch seasoning, taco seasoning, or cinnamon sugar for an added pop of flavor.

Get the Roasted Pumpkin Seeds recipe.

Making your own apple chips is extremely easy—even without a fancy dehydrator. All you need is your trusty air-fryer and some crispy apples, like Honey Crisp, Granny Smith, or Pink Lady. Get the Apple Chips recipe.

For even better Rice Krispies treats, we sometimes brown our butter before adding the marshmallows. It makes the treats utterly irresistible. Brown butter will make your treats stand out and give them a nutty, deep, vanilla-like flavor. Plus, the brown specks make them look so pretty.

Get the Classic Rice Krispies Treats recipe.

These hearty protein balls have that cookie dough flavor you want when a craving strikes, but a range of textures that makes us feel like we're eating a magic cookie bar. Get the Peanut Butter Protein Balls recipe.

Let's be real, everyone loves melty, cheesy queso. The only way to make it better? Adding sausage and beer, and then promptly eating this fireside.

Get the Campfire Queso recipe.

This spin on a classic Chex Mix involves a seriously ranch-y, Dorito-inspired seasoning mix. Bring these to your next campfire scary story circle.

Get the Cool Ranch Snack Mix recipe.

We should have known this way earlier, but hot dogs + fresh corn + lots of cheese = incredible. Don't be alarmed by how much you'll love this dip that's perfect for cooking over a campfire.

Get the Campfire Corn Dog Dip recipe .

Each summer, we're reminded that making s'mores is...kinda annoying. You always wait for a skewer, the campfire is SUPER hot (and uncomfortable to stand around), and 90% of the time, the marshmallow burns. This s'mores skillet solves all these problems while keeping everything you love about the classic campfire treat.

Get the Campfire S'mores recipe.

Okay, fine, we love the ease of having chips and salsa on hand when we're camping. But why not try something slightly new? If salsa verde and hummus had a child, it would remind us of this dip. Our version of Sikil p’ak, which in Mayan means “pumpkin seed” and “tomato” respectively, is inspired by the Yucatecan version that uses ground unhulled pumpkin seeds and red tomatoes. Our riff calls for hulled pepitas and charred tomatillos, and its subtle smokiness keeps us coming back for more.

Get the Sikil P’ak (Pumpkin Seed Salsa) recipe.

Granola is typically made with a mixture of oats, nuts, and seeds, a sweetener, and a fat (like oil). This granola skips the oats, instead using two whole cups of nuts and 1 1/4 cups of seeds to compensate. For the sweetener, we go with honey, which produces those sought-after caramelized clusters.

Get the Perfect Paleo Granola recipe.

Keto almond brittle is perfect to make-ahead and keep around for when you have those late night sweets cravings around the fire. Bonus: It's also amazing for crumbling on top of keto ice cream for easy sundaes. Not keto? Check out peanut brittle or chocolate toffee.

Get the Keto Almond Brittle recipe.

Sure, a handful of these nuts curbs hunger pangs, but they’re more than just a snack. Try them chopped up as a crunchy topping on your favorite grilled vegetables or atop yogurt. Get the Curry-Lime Cashews recipe.

Anytime a dish can be more churro-esque, we are going to take that opportunity. Everyone will want their own snack-bag full of these guys. Want more churro-inspired treats? Try our churro chips next!

Get the Churro Almonds recipe.

This fun, easy technique was brought to us by the geniuses at Disney. Presenting the familiar in an unexpected way is what Pixar’s storytellers do best, Culinary Director John State told us. PB&J for a snack is hardly groundbreaking...until it’s reimagined as sushi. Get the PB&J Rolls recipe.

This snack mix is proof—yet, again—that the magical mix of sesame seeds, poppy seeds, dried onion, dried garlic, and salt knows no bounds. Combined with a flawless array of pretzels, Goldfish, toasted rice cereal squares, and white cheddar crackers, it’s crunchy and (we’ll be honest) hard to stop eating. Get the Everything Snack Mix recipe.

Your favorite cookie is now your next favorite healthy snack. You'll be popping these back all day long.

Get the Monster Trail Mix Bites recipe.