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Camping Hot Dogs

Campfire hot dogs roasted on sticks until heated through and slightly charred, with classic toppings you can build at the table. A simple outdoor cooking method that delivers that signature charred spots flavor fast—perfect for easy camping.
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Prep Time 10 minutes
Cook Time 10 minutes
Total Time 20 minutes
Servings: 8 servings
Course: Main Dish
Cuisine: American
Calories: 350
Ingredients Method Notes

Ingredients
  

Hot dogs
  • 8 hot dogs
Hot dog buns
  • 8 hot dog buns
Condiments
  • 1 ketchup
  • 1 mustard
  • 1 relish
Optional toppings
  • 1 shredded cheese
  • 1 diced onions
  • 1 chili
  • 1 sauerkraut
  • 1 jalapeños

Method
 

Skewer the hot dogs
  1. Skewer each hot dog lengthwise on a roasting stick or long fork. Keep them secure so they roast evenly without slipping.
Roast over the campfire
  1. Hold the hot dogs over campfire flames or coals, rotating frequently, for 8-10 minutes until heated through and slightly charred. Look for charred spots and a hot center.
Toast buns (optional)
  1. Toast buns briefly over the fire if desired. Watch for light toasting so they warm without burning.
Build and serve
  1. Place hot dogs in buns and add desired condiments and toppings. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

For the best charred spots, keep the hot dogs moving with frequent rotation and roast over coals once the flames settle. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days, but note the buns may soften; freeze hot dogs only (no buns) for up to 1 month. To make it vegetarian, use plant-based hot dogs and roast the same way over the campfire.