One of the joys of camping is cooking and eating al fresco. But to produce hearty meals to satisfy everyone’s appetite, you’ll need to find the best camping griddles and choose one that can get the job done!
Portable griddles are the ideal solution and allow you to easily cook a range of foods on a single, flat surface.
In this guide to the best griddles for camping, you’ll find the 5 best models. They all have features that make them a pleasure to cook with, providing a convenient alternative to preparing food over the campfire.
Royal Gourmet Portable
Perfect for your next family camping trip, Royal Gourmet Portable Griddle is one of the best outdoor griddles for small groups. Featuring three round, stainless-steel burners, it provides an output of 25,500 BTUs and a generous cooking area of 316 square inches.
The control panel is hard-wearing and easy to use, with the piezo ignition system allowing you to start it up quickly at just the push of a button.
It heats up quickly and evenly, and it is easy to adjust to the right temperature for perfect results. Your group will love any meat you cook on this griddle, as the porcelain-enameled top is just so effective at sealing in the juices and keeping it tender!
Stability is important when cooking outdoors with a tabletop grill and this model has sturdy feet so you can work with confidence.
Clean-up is nice and easy, too, and the grease cup is large enough to last throughout the cooking time, without needing emptying halfway through. It simply slides out for cleaning once you’ve finished cooking, and you can also detach the griddle top.
Available in either black or red, this camping griddle comes with a specially designed cover with an extra thick, waterproof PVC coating.
Country Smokers The Highland
Portable griddles for camping need to be easy to carry, so I love this model which has two foam-covered handles to grip and folding legs that make it compact for travel.
Whilst it may not be the most lightweight model in this guide, The Highland is ideal for car or RV camping and definitely a model to consider if you are cooking for a large group.
It has enough space for providing meals for up to 10 people, with four independent burners that heat very quickly and 597 square inches of surface on which to cook.
Not only is it powerful, but it is durable too, made from dependable stainless steel and featuring a stainless steel top pre-seasoned with organic plant-based oil.
If you are familiar with outdoor cooking, you will know that very cold or windy conditions can play havoc with the cooking temperature of your griddle. Not so with this model, which has extra-long protective burner covers to help them maintain their heat – whatever the weather!
The burners are easily adjustable to any temperature, allowing you to simmer foods at low heat or seal a steak to perfection – all on one cooking surface!
This unit is easy to clean when you’re done cooking for the day and it comes with a drawstring cover for storage.
Blackstone Tabletop Griddle
Blackstone is a company with a reputation for making some of the best camping griddles you can get!
This fantastic 22-inch (56 cm) model features two powerful ‘H’ burners that are designed to effectively distribute heat and cook foods evenly. Each burner has its own built-in igniter and can be independently controlled, giving you the ability to prepare foods at different temperatures.
Despite its compact size, this model can hold an impressive amount of food, offering a cooking surface of 339 square inches and powered by 24,000 BTUs of heat.
Eggs, bacon, pancakes, hash browns and more will cook evenly and simultaneously, so you can make a delicious American breakfast or a full evening meal.
As you know, preparing juicy meats and bacon on an outdoor griddle can be a messy business. But this model makes clean up quick and easy, with a rear grease trap to collect all the juices as you cook.
Heavy-duty and durable, it has a surface made from rolled carbon steel, which is resistant to both rust and corrosion. The rubber feet are easily adjusted for stability, so no matter how uneven your campsite is, you will be able to cook with confidence.
It is available in a 17-inch (43-inch) size should you be camping with a smaller group, and there is also an optional hood available. Custom designed to fit the 22-inch griddle, it helps keep the temperature consistent so that foods cook very evenly.
It is easy to attach and remove, features a handle with a heat-resistant grip, and is great for keeping the griddle clean between uses.
Char-Broil Grill2Go Portable
This innovative camping griddle features a TRU-Infrared cooking system.
This gives you good control over the temperature and makes it easy for you to cook foods evenly.
Everything from steaks and bacon to pancakes and hash browns will be ready sooner, which means you use less gas. Meanwhile, the Infrared heat prevents hot and cold spots from forming on the cooking surface.
It starts easily, too, with a simple push-button ignition, and the lid-mounted temperature gauge makes it easy to monitor the temperature as you cook.
At the heart of this cooking system is a special cooking grate. Whilst its main purpose is to make sure that heat is distributed evenly, it also creates a barrier between food and the flames.
This makes flare-ups a thing of the past, so you can say goodbye to charred food and hello to juicier meats with lots of flavor!
Capable of cooking around 8 standard-sized burgers simultaneously, this compact griddle offers 200 sq. inches of cooking space. A removable drip pan makes it easy to clean up after cooking.
It has been created with travel in mind, featuring a high-impact frame with legs and useful carrying handles at the sides. Exceptionally tough and durable, the cast aluminum firebox and lid have stainless steel latches, so it is easy to keep it secure when you are on the move.
Cuisinart CGG-501 Gourmet
From a name you can trust when it comes to cooking, this convenient gas camping griddle is ideal for a smaller family or group.
The 285 square inches of cooking surface give you all the room you’ll need to prepare a full meal for everyone. Made from thick, cold-rolled steel, it works just like the portable version of a regular restaurant griddle!
You can control the two burners independently to achieve the temperature you need and the twist ignition is incredibly simple to light, producing 20,000 BTUs of power.
This unit comes with a built-in hose for a 20 lb liquid propane tank and is very easy to set up and break down as required. No tools or assembly are needed at all, so you can be preparing dinner 10 minutes after reaching your campsite if you wish!
A highly portable unit, it measures just 19.5 x 20 x 9 inches and weighs 30 pounds. This makes it ideal for car or RV camping and also small enough to use comfortably at home, whether on the deck, patio, or balcony.
Very easy to clean once seasoned, this professional quality griddle is made from alloy steel for durability.
Final Thoughts On The Best Griddles For Camping
Whether you’re cooking up a hearty breakfast or creating something tasty for the evening meal, one of these cool camping griddles will make the job easier!
I hope this guide has helped you find a model you’ll be happy to work with and that you enjoy being the head chef on your next outdoor adventure.
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