Best Camping & RV Cooking Books of 2025

National Geographic Complete National Parks of the United States, 3rd Edition is the ultimate travel guide for outdoor enthusiasts. With over 400 parks, monuments, seashores, and recreation areas, this 544-page reference book is filled with full-color photos, detailed maps, and practical facts on the location and top-rated activities of each park. It also provides historical backgrounds and the best times to visit. Published by one of the world's leading nonfiction publishers, National Geographic, a portion of the proceeds goes to fund exploration, conservation, and education. This book is a must-have for anyone who loves camping and RV cooking books.

The National Geographic Guide to National Parks of the United States 9th Edition is an excellent resource for anyone planning a visit to one of America's 62 national parks. This fully revised and comprehensive guidebook features expert travel advice, candid tips for hiking and wildlife spotting, and detailed maps to help navigate through the great outdoors. The book includes the newest additions to the United States park system and week-long regional road trip itineraries so that visitors can explore multiple parks in one vacation. With over 300 photographs and 80 full-color maps, this inspiring book is a must-have for any nature lover.

The Gas Griddle Cookbook is a must-have for anyone who loves grilling. This cookbook is designed to help you become a master chef of your own kitchen with a wide range of delicious recipes and pro tips. With this book, you can learn how to set up a flat top griddle and master the entire griddling process. The cookbook features a wide selection of breakfast, burger, vegetable and side dishes, as well as the tastiest poultry, beef, and pork recipes. If you want to improve your cooking skills and learn a variety of delicious recipes to put into practice, this book is for you.

The Wilderness Survival Guide for Kids is an essential book for any child who loves outdoor activities. It teaches basic techniques for navigating dangerous situations in the wilderness, including how to build a fire, perform first aid, build shelter, forage for food, find water, and more. With quick and easy access to the most valuable, in-depth information, children can feel more prepared than ever for any situation that could possibly get thrown their way. The book is a great resource for children who want to learn how to play it safe and quickly avoid potential dangers while enjoying the great outdoors.

The Complete Guide to Hunting, Butchering, and Cooking Wild Game: Volume 1: Big Game is a comprehensive guide for hunters of all levels. Steven Rinella shares his expertise and strategies, as well as those from experienced hunters in the US. The book covers equipment, hunting strategies, finding hunting locations, procuring hunting tags, species-by-species hunting techniques, backcountry hunting, butchering, and cooking wild game. With over 400 full-color photographs, this guide is perfect for anyone interested in hunting and cooking wild game. Overall, this book is an excellent resource for hunters and cooks alike.

So Much S'more to Do by Becky Rasmussen is a delightful cookbook that offers over 50 variations of the classic campfire treat, s'mores. This book provides recipes for 55 alternatives to the original s'more, including holiday-themed and "spirited" options. It also includes a marshmallow toasting guide, safety tips, and clean-up tips. The author, who has spent most of her life involved in outdoor activities, provides a personal touch to the book. The Rice Krispie Bar Smores recipe is a must-try. Overall, this book is a fun and simple guide to making delicious s'mores.

The Outdoor Cook is a comprehensive guide to outdoor cooking, featuring 150 recipes for all meal components, including snacks, sides, breads, and desserts. The book covers a wide range of outdoor cooking equipment, from gas and charcoal grills to open-fire setups and pizza ovens, and provides in-depth information on fire setups and heat levels. With tips and tricks learned from over 25 years of outdoor cooking experience, this book is perfect for both beginners and experienced outdoor cooks. The unique feature of this book is its ability to convert recipes between different cooking methods. Overall, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to up their outdoor cooking game.

Smashed: 60 Epic Smash Burgers and Sandwiches for Dinner, for Lunch, and Even for Breakfast―For Your Outdoor Griddle, Grill, or Skillet by Adam and Brett Walton is the ultimate guide to outdoor-griddle cooking. The book features 60 easy-to-master recipes that are perfect for both flattop rookies and griddling veterans. From classic cheeseburgers to Black Bean Veggie Burgers and Fish Sandwiches, the book has something for everyone. The Walton twins' passion for outdoor-griddle cooking is evident in every recipe, making this cookbook a must-have for anyone looking to up their grilling game.

The RV Camping Bible: [5 in 1] is a comprehensive guide for anyone looking to explore the US and the world in an RV. With over 2000 campgrounds and attractions to visit in all 50 states, this book covers everything from choosing the right motorhome to finding the best parking spots. It also includes easy and delicious RV recipes and a 7-day camp logbook. Whether you're a seasoned traveler or a first-time family tripper, this book is a must-have for anyone looking to make the most out of their next adventure.

The MeatEater Guide to Wilderness Skills and Survival is an essential guide for anyone planning to spend time outside. Written by renowned outdoorsman Steven Rinella, this book is packed with tried-and-true tips, techniques, and gear recommendations for surviving everything from an extended wilderness exploration to a day-long boat trip. Rinella shares his hard-won insights and know-how, garnered from his own experiences and mistakes, as well as from his trusted crew of expert hunters, anglers, emergency-room doctors, climbers, paddlers, and wilderness guides. The book covers everything from old-school navigation to essential satellite tools, how to build a basic first-aid kit and apply tourniquets, and how to effectively purify water. This book is a must-read for anyone who loves the outdoors.