11 Creative S’mores Ideas for Camping (Plus the Ultimate S’mores Guide)

S’mores are the most classic camping dessert. So if you’re looking for some fun smores ideas, this list has a ton of unique smores variations to try all summer long! Let’s get started…

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The most classic smores dessert is graham crackers, toasted marshmallows, and milk chocolate. It is an American dessert that kids grow up eating on camping trips or at backyard BBQ’s.

Classic s’mores are great, but sometimes you might want to mix things up. That’s where these different smores ideas come in.

If you want gourmet smores, fancy smores, or smores charcuterie board ideas, this list has it all.

Unique and Fun Camping Smores Ideas

1. Strawberry Chocolate Hazelnut Smores

Ever put Nutella in your s’mores? What are you waiting for? Pair it with freeze-dried strawberries and you’ve got the perfect easy camping dessert!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• freeze-dried strawberries
• chocolate hazelnut spread such as Nutella
• honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

2. Chocolate Banana Cream Pie Smores

This is one of my favorite s’mores ideas I’ve ever come up with. The addition of nutmeg really makes them taste fancy!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• fresh banana, sliced into thin pieces
• white chocolate bar
• ground nutmeg
• chocolate graham crackers
• marshmallows

3. Sweet and Salty Pretzel Smores

If you love sweet and salty, this s’mores idea is for you! Crunchy, salty pretzels and potato chips pair perfectly with sweet marshmallows and chocolate!

Here’s what you need:

• kettle-cooked potato chips
• milk chocolate
• Pretzel Crisps, Original Flavor
• marshmallows

4. Milk Chocolate Peanut Butter Pretzel Smores

Where are my peanut butter lovers at? This one’s for you!

Here’s what you need:

• creamy peanut butter
• salted mini pretzels
• milk chocolate bar
• honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

5. Dark Chocolate Croissant S’mores

It’s likely no surprise to you that I love pastries. Croissants are a favorite, so naturally they would work well in s’mores, right? Yes indeed!

Here’s what you need:

• dark chocolate bar
• Fresh croissant, sliced horizontally and toasted over the campfire
• drizzle of honey, optional
• marshmallows (I use 2 per croissant)

6. White Chocolate Apricot Smores

Apricot jam and white chocolate are the surprising duo you need this summer. This is one of my favorite smores ideas, and I’m not even a huge fan of white chocolate!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• apricot jam
• white chocolate bar
• honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

7. Cinnamon Caramel S’mores

These are simple but so good! Cinnamon is just the thing to take these s’mores from basic to elevated.

Here’s what you’ll need:

• cinnamon
• caramel-filled chocolate bar
• cinnamon or honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

8. Berry Coconut White Chocolate Smores

Coconut adds a great texture to these jam-filled smores!

Here’s what you’ll need:

• unsweetened shredded coconut
• berry jam
• white chocolate bar
• honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

9. Toasted Coconut Smores

I like to toast the coconut at home and then store it in an airtight container at camp. The toasted coconut flavor is worth the extra step. This s’mores combo is also great with caramel!

Here’s what you need:

• toasted shredded coconut
• milk chocolate bar with almonds
• honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

10. Smoked Salted Caramel S’mores

Looking for gourmet smores ideas? Give this one a try. I love Redmond Salt from right here in Utah. When I saw that they had a new smoked salt, I had to try it in s’mores. Turns out, it’s delicious when paired with sweet caramel!

Here’s what you need:

• caramel-filled milk chocolate
• smoked salt (a little goes a long way!)
• honey graham crackers
• marshmallows

11. Double Chocolate Mint Smores

This one’s for the mint chocolate lovers out there. If you like Girl Scout Thin Mint cookies, you’ll love these smores!

Here’s what you need:

• Andes mints, or other mint chocolate bars
• chocolate graham crackers
• marshmallows

More Smores Dessert Ideas

Now it’s time for you to get creative! Below there are a lot of s’mores base and topping options. Mix and match them to create your own unique smores ideas!

S’mores Base Ideas:

• graham crackers (the classic choice)
  • honey
  • chocolate
  • cinnamon
• pretzel crisps
  • original
  • cinnamon sugar
  • chocolate drizzled
• cookies
  • Tate’s cookies are perfect for s’mores because they’re thin and crispy! They also come in so many flavors.
  • shortbread cookies
• waffle cookies
• Oreos
• croissants

S’mores Topping Ideas:

You’ll want a toasted marshmallow plus at least one of the following…

• all varieties of chocolate
  • milk
  • dark
  • white
  • chocolate with nuts
  • mint chocolate
  • chocolate with dried fruit
  • orange chocolate
  • caramel-filled chocolate
• peanut butter or almond butter
• salted mini pretzels
• shredded coconut, toasted or untoasted
• sliced Snickers bars
• Reeses peanut butter cups
• sliced Mounds or Almond Joy Bars
• freeze dried fruits
  • strawberries
  • bananas
  • apples
• caramel sauce
• honey
• cooked bacon
• spices – cinnamon, nutmeg, pumpkin pie spice, smoked salt
• Nutella
• fresh fruit
  • raspberries
  • blackberries
  • bananas
• potato chips
• fruit jam such as berry, strawberry, or apricot

Pick one base and at least one filling from the list above. Toast a marshmallow and put it all together. S’mores are such a fun camping food!

Smores Charcuterie Board Ideas

Want to show off your s’mores ingredients? Make a s’mores charcuterie board!

This is great when you’re camping with a large group, or having a backyard BBQ. S’mores tray ideas are perfect. Everyone can see all the base and filling options and get creative making their own fancy smores ideas.

I like to set out graham crackers, thin cookies, and pretzel crisps as my base options. Then, I add a pile of marshmallows and plenty of chocolate, Reese’s, fruits, and jam.

If you need more smores platter ideas, look through the lists above for more bases and fillings.

You can make your s’mores charcuterie board as big or small as you want. They’re so quick to put together and they look really pretty on a picnic table. See the photos above!

How to Make Smores Camping Dessert

In case you didn’t grow up making smores over the campfire, here’s how it’s done. Camping smores require a campfire, so make sure to check for any fire restrictions before your trip.

The Basics: How to Make S’mores

Start by breaking a graham cracker in half. The honey flavor is the classic, but cinnamon and chocolate are also delicious. Place a few pieces of milk chocolate on top of one half.

Now toast a marshmallow over the campfire.

For toasting, I like to use reusable smores sticks. That way you don’t need to break off a live tree branch. Don’t use a dead, dried stick for roasting because it will catch fire quickly.

Make sure you have enough length on your s’mores sticks so that you can maintain a safe distance from the flame.

Now the big question: do you light your marshmallow on fire, or do you toast it to a golden brown? This part is up for debate.

Some folks like to get the marshmallow in the flame and light it on fire, and then quickly blow it out. This creates a more intense charred flavor, and the marshmallow stays firmer.

I much prefer the low and slow toasted marshmallow. Instead of putting it in the flame, hover your marshmallow above or next to the flame, or over some coals. Keep rotating the marshmallow so you get a nice golden brown on all sides. The marshmallow will puff up and get soft and gooey.

The key is to remove it from the fire and get it on top of your chocolate graham cracker before it falls off into the fire! It’s a delicate balance, and I usually like to push the line and get the most toasted, puffy, warm marshmallow I can!

Once you toast your marshmallow and place it on the chocolate, take the other half of the graham cracker. Use it to slide the marshmallow off the roasting stick. Then, press the graham crackers together. Enjoy right away!

I hope you enjoyed these creative smores ideas! Which one of these will you try first? Let me know in the comments below.

If you’re looking for even more camping dessert ideas, check out all my desserts for camping HERE.