Sitting around a campfire is one of the best parts of camping. It brings together friends, offers a place to unwind, enhances your cooking capabilities, and it’s where family memories are made. But did you know that the right campfire accessories can make your experience even better? With a few campfire cooking accessories and comfortable seating, you’ll transform your outdoor space into a cozy evening hangout.
Check out these must-haves to enjoy a safe, fun, and tasty camping trip on your next adventure!
The Best Campfire Accessories For Your RV
We’ve probably all been caught, at least once, without our best campfire setup during perfect campfire conditions. To help you always be ready for the perfect campfire experience, here’s a list of must-have campfire accessories for your next camping trip.
1. Campfire Tools
Fuel is a vital component of building a campfire. Getting fuel of the right size is where your axe, hatchet, and multi-tool come in handy. Whether you packed ample tinder or not, you’ll want these campfire tools to chop logs, create kindling, and whittle marshmallow roasting sticks.
Ideally, you bring your own natural or man-made fire starters to start your campfire. But you’ll still need firewood, and these campfire tools are essential for creating tinder without using a dangerous amount of lighter fluid.
Split large logs with your axe before grabbing your hatchet to chop it into smaller pieces. There’s no shortage of potential for a multi-tool when you’re camping. From carving wood shavings for tinder to tightening cabinet screws to opening canned goods, every RVer will find myriad uses for a multi-tool.
To avoid burning your fingers and hands—surely not part of a relaxing campfire experience—use an extendible fire poker or fire tongs to reposition wood in the fire. Don’t risk using your hands and potentially ruining your trip with a surprise ER visit.
2. Fire Starter
You can’t have a perfect campfire if you can’t start the fire! Once you set up your tinder, kindling, and logs, it’s time to start the fire. Matches are certainly tried and true, especially waterproof matches. Be sure to pack some before your trip. A disposable gas lighter works well, too.
Speaking of fire starters, you can also get some help with the tinder step by using fire starter sticks or squares. Fire discs are also popular. Avoid using lighter fluid. It smells foul and is dangerous.
3. Camp Chairs
You can stand around a fire, but after a long day, there’s nothing like sitting by the campfire. Be sure to pack some comfortable camping chairs as part of your campfire accessories. If you’re up for it, go all out with reclining camp chairs.
Sitting around the campfire invites conversation and bonding. You might even get inspired to whip out the ukulele or guitar and sing songs. If you are tight on space or you’re camping with kids who prefer to sit on the floor, an RV patio mat can also be a nice spot to enjoy the campfire.
4. Portable Propane Fire Pit
A smokeless campfire option is a must-have for anyone wanting to upgrade the campfire experience. We all love sitting around the campfire, but how many truly love the smoke?
That campfire smoke envelops you as you drift off to sleep at the night’s end. Its smell can linger on your clothes or in your hair. And, of course, how many of us have had nights where the smoke chases us around the fire until sitting around the campfire becomes a game of musical chairs?
Try a portable propane fire pit if you want to skip building a fire and using wood altogether. This is a great accessory for those who were never camp scouts. You’ll be able to enjoy a consistent, smokeless campfire. We promise you’ll still enjoy sharing life stories while sitting around it.
5. Insulated Mugs or Tumblers
If it’s chilly out, a hot mug of coffee, tea, or hot cocoa will nicely complement your campfire. Be sure to pack some mugs for your next trip. If it’s not chilly, try an adult beverage instead. And if you’re not into drinking wine from a mug––who are we to judge––go ahead and bring wine tumblers.
6. Insect Repellant
Every campfire does a good job repelling annoying insects, but extra protection can’t hurt. And the right insect repellants will keep your campsite comfortable day and night, regardless of whether or not you have a fire burning. From sprays to zappers to candles, you can deploy multiple options to keep your campsite insect-free (or at least reduce how much they bother you!).
7. Camping Cooler
The last thing you want to do once you’re settled around the campfire is get up to refill your beverage. Sure, many campers with outdoor kitchens have mini-fridges, but you must get up to access them. That’s why a quality camping cooler is a must-have campfire accessory. Not only can you store camp beverages and chocolate for s’mores, but it doubles as an extra seat if you make any new campground friends.
8. Dutch Oven
Many of us love cooking over the campfire, but what about cooking in the campfire? Some of the best campfire cooking recipes call for a Dutch oven, which can also be a fun way for you to experiment with new meals on your next camping trip. While these are heavy, a Dutch oven is one of the best campfire cooking accessories you can add to your gear. Save these Campfire Soup Recipes to make in your Dutch oven.
9. Grill Grate
While some campgrounds provide grill grates, don’t count on it. If you love roasting hotdogs or corn cobs, a grill grate is an excellent campfire cooking accessory. Like a Dutch oven, it opens the possibilities for various meals. Whip up a meal of sausage and vegetables, sear steaks, and heat potatoes, or fill an aluminum pan with tacos – all cooked over a campfire with a grill grate.
10. Campfire Cooking Accessories
Exercise your creativity and spice up your campfire meals with the right camp cooking utensils. Most campers love marshmallows and s’mores, but that’s not the only delicious food to cook over a campfire. Expand your horizons with camp cooking utensils like a pie iron, a grill basket, or a boiling pot (crawfish boil, anyone?). And don’t forget the set of spatulas, tongs, and other camp cooking utensils you’ll need to ensure your meals are perfectly cooked!
A pie iron is an ideal campfire cooking accessory for crafting delicious grilled cheese sandwiches for lunch, stuffed French toast for breakfast, or personal calzones for dinner.
A grill basket makes it easy to roast veggies over the campfire. If you don’t want to pig out on hot dogs and hamburgers and prefer to keep a healthy diet while camping, a set of grilling baskets may be a must-have for your cooking needs.
A dedicated campfire pot has versatile uses, and it keeps the pots and pans you use inside your RV clean and free of campfire soot. Whether you’re experimenting with campfire soups or leading the crawfish boil on your next spring camping trip, this is a must-have campfire accessory.
11. S’mores Accessories
It doesn’t matter if you’re two or 82; you need stuff for s’mores when you go camping. Be prepared for some marshmallow roasting with a caddy and tray. It keeps your s’mores essentials neatly organized so you can grab them when the kids can’t wait any longer.
While the caddy keeps everything handy, roasting sticks are where the magic happens. Like a fire poker, this campfire accessory protects your hands from the fire while allowing you to turn that white marshmallow into a perfect roasted, gooey treat.
12. Throw Blanket
Even the best campfire won’t always keep your entire crew warm and cozy. And some campers just love the feeling of a fleece throw blanket on cool evenings. Get a throw blanket or two dedicated to campfire use, and keep them in a sealed storage bin under your RV. That way, keep your indoor blankets from smelling like a campfire.
13. Open-Fire Popcorn Kit
S’mores aren’t the only tasty treats enjoyed around a campfire. This open-fire popcorn kit helps you enjoy fresh, warm popcorn anywhere you go. It’s super easy to use: All you do is pour the kernels into the pot and watch the popcorn burst to life. The sliding handle keeps your fingers safe while warming the kernels. If you’re looking for another campfire cooking accessory to add to your gear, a popcorn kit is a great idea.
14. Colorful Fire Pack
While this isn’t essential, it’s a fun campfire accessory, especially if you have kids. Watch your children’s eyes light up as the magical potion turns your campfire from orange to blue to green. Each Colorful Fire pack lasts about an hour, so make sure to grab a few for your weekend camping trip.
15. Collapsible Bucket
Finally, being a responsible camper and campground RV neighbor means putting your fire completely out when you’re done. Keep enough water in your collapsible bucket to easily pour it onto the fire at the end of the night (or after breakfast) until it no longer hisses at you.
The great part about a collapsible bucket is that it’s a multi-purpose accessory. When you aren’t using it to douse a campfire, you can use it to clean dishes, wash your RV, or do anything else you can imagine.
With just a few simple accessories, you’re on your way to your perfect campfire. Make sure you practice fire safety when building, tending, and dousing the fire on your next RV trip. And don’t just use the campfire for warmth. Try one of our campfire cooking suggestions, too!
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