When you are getting ready for your camping trip, packing your cooking supplies takes on a whole new meaning. Not only will your environment be different, but the very nature of a natural setting will affect how you cook as well as what you eat.

You should plan on preparing simple, but still tasty meals, that are easy to clean up when everyone is finished eating. The majority of adults and children like having hamburgers, hot dogs or other simple foods when on a vacation. Foods such as these, are ready to roast over a grill or wood, burning fire.

To round out your meal, you can serve a salad, fresh fruits, nuts, chips or other convenient foods as side dishes. As long as you keep the number of personal utensils and plates down to a minimum, you will not need as many items to eat with, to pack or to clean afterwards.

To keep your cold beverages chilled, perishable foods fresh, or leftovers okay for the next day, you will want to pack a cooler. Be sure it is large enough for the number of people that are traveling with you, or take more than one to handle all your food and drinks.

Your cooler can easily maintain a cold temperature, if you simply change the ice about every other day. Many campgrounds have ice machines, but you might want to check, before completing your reservation.

Salads are a good alternative for an extra side dish, that if prepared ahead of time, can not only save you time, but also let you bring items that you may already have on hand, eliminating the need to buy more items for your camping trip.

You can even make a chuck box, to save more time and storage space. This box can be made of plastic or cardboard, as long as it is sturdy and can be sealed. This container will hold your entire set of plates, personal utensils, pans, pots, and cooking utensils. During your camping trip, this will help you stay organized and since it only has enough space for you to take essential things, helps to give you less to carry.

Many cabins in our modern time, supply the pots, pans, and plates for the entire party of campers. If cabins are in your camping plans, be sure to call ahead and find out all the features available.

By following the simple suggestions above, your campground cooking preparation, can be space efficient, easy to use in the campground setting and can help to provide you with tasty menus, without much clean up to boot!