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Camping Hot Dogs

campfire hot dogs roasted on sticks develop slightly charred spots, with hot, juicy centers ready for easy outdoor cooking. This camping classic uses frequent rotation over open flames or coals for even heating, then loads buns with your favorite toppings.
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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
 

Prep and skewer
  1. Skewer each hot dog lengthwise on a roasting stick or long fork. Keep the hot dog centered so it heats evenly and stays secure over the fire.
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 brown charred spots and a hot, steaming center.
Toast and assemble
  1. Toast the buns briefly over the fire if desired. Stop when they feel warm and lightly toasted, without burning.
  2. Place the hot dogs in buns and add desired condiments and toppings. Serve immediately while hot.

Notes

Pro tip: keep the rotation steady to prevent one side from going overly charred before the center heats through. Store leftovers in the refrigerator up to 2 days; reheat hot dogs gently over low heat until warmed through. Freezing: hot dogs freeze well, but buns and toppings don’t freeze well—assemble fresh for best texture. For a lighter option, use turkey or plant-based hot dogs and pile on toppings like onions, jalapeños, and sauerkraut for big flavor with fewer calories.