Creating a Garden-to-Camp Meal Plan
Grow it at home. Cook it by the surf. Eat like a legend under the red sky.
Camping meals don’t have to rely on freeze-dried packs or store-bought ingredients. If you’ve got a small garden—even just a few pots of herbs—you can craft meals that are fresher, healthier, and packed with flavor straight from your backyard.
At Red Sky Surf Hunters, we believe in growing what you eat—and eating what you grow, even when you're miles from home. Here's how to turn your garden into a travel-ready pantry with a smart, simple meal plan that goes from soil to skillet to surfside.
🧺 Step 1: Know What to Grow for Camp Cooking
Focus on low-maintenance, fast-growing crops that travel well and add big flavor.
🌿 Herbs:
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Basil
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Cilantro
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Rosemary
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Mint
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Thyme
🥬 Veggies:
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Cherry tomatoes
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Mini bell peppers
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Green onions
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Zucchini
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Leafy greens (spinach, kale)
🥗 Step 2: Match Crops to Easy Camp Meals
Plan recipes around ingredients that you can harvest at home and pack for your trip.
Garden Ingredient
Camp Meal Idea
Basil + Tomato
Foil-pack caprese chicken or fish
Zucchini + Onion
Campfire veggie stir-fry
Peppers + Cilantro
Grilled fish tacos
Rosemary + Potatoes
Skillet hash with sausage
Mint + Lemon
Fresh campsite tea or cooler spritz
📦 Step 3: Pack Smart & Fresh
Garden-to-Go Packing Tips:
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Wrap herbs in a damp paper towel, store in sealed bags or jars
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Pack veggies in reusable containers or mesh produce bags
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Pre-slice bulky items to save time (and cutting board space)
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Use frozen or vacuum-sealed proteins to pair with garden goods
🧊 Keep everything cold in a cooler with layers:
Bottom: Ice blocks → Middle: Veggies + meat → Top: Herbs + eggs
🔥 Step 4: Create a 2–3 Day Meal Plan
Here's a sample surf camp meal plan using garden ingredients:
Day 1: Arrival & Quick Set-Up
Dinner:
Grilled foil-pack fish (or chicken) with cherry tomatoes, basil, garlic, and olive oil
Day 2: Full Camp Cooking Day
Breakfast:
Campfire veggie hash with eggs, rosemary, and zucchini
Lunch:
Garden wrap with spinach, hummus, and sliced peppers
Dinner:
Grilled fish tacos with cilantro, lime, and green onion slaw
Day 3: Light & Easy
Breakfast:
Instant oats with chopped mint and fruit
Lunch:
Leftover veggie stir-fry or sandwiches
Snack:
Mint-lemon spritz or herbal tea by the surf
🔥 Step 4: 2–3 Day Keto Garden-to-Camp Meal Plan
Low carb. High flavor. Straight from the garden to your cast iron.
🌿 Day 1: Arrival & Simple Setup
Dinner:
Grilled Foil-Pack Salmon or Perch
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With cherry tomatoes, basil, olive oil, and lemon
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Served with sautéed zucchini ribbons (spiralized or sliced)
Garden Picks: Basil, cherry tomatoes, zucchini
🍳 Day 2: Full Camp Cooking Day
Breakfast:
Campfire Scramble
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Eggs, green onions, spinach, and crumbled sausage
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Cooked in a cast-iron pan with rosemary
Lunch:
Stuffed Bell Peppers (Pre-prepped)
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Ground beef, cheese, herbs, and riced cauliflower
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Wrap in foil and heat on the grill
Dinner:
Grilled Fish Tacos – Keto Style
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Fish or shrimp served in lettuce wraps
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Topped with chopped cilantro, green onion, lime crema
Garden Picks: Spinach, rosemary, green onions, cilantro, peppers
🧊 Day 3: Light & Travel-Friendly
Breakfast:
Hard-Boiled Eggs + Sliced Peppers
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Serve with avocado and mint-infused water
Lunch:
Campfire Skillet Salad Bowl
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Grilled chicken or tuna with kale, cucumbers, tomatoes, and olive oil
Snack:
Herbal Tea or Mint-Lemon Sparkling Water
Garden Picks: Mint, kale, peppers, tomatoes
📦 Keto Camp Packing Tip:
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Pre-cook proteins like bacon, sausage, or ground beef
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Pack herb butters or olive oil in small jars
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Bring lettuce, low-carb tortillas, or just enjoy meals bowl-style
🐾 Final Thought: Grow Now, Feast Later
With a little prep and a few garden staples, your next camp menu can be full of fresh flavor and homegrown pride. This is outdoor cooking with a mission: to make memories from seed to surf.
Red Sky Surf Hunters
One Campsite, One Hook, and a Lifetime of Homegrown Flavor.
Your Garden, Your Menu!
Have you cooked a camp meal with your homegrown ingredients?
We’d love to hear what’s growing in your garden—and what’s sizzling over your fire pit!
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