7 Best Camping Grills Reviewed 2020 - Gas, Charcoal, and Hybrid

Say you’re looking for a brand new portable grill to take on your next camping trip but you’re not sure which to choose. Maybe you’re doing a survey of your options and are wondering what the hottest products are on the market right now when it comes to portable grilling.

Luckily, we’re here with a comprehensive list of the seven best camping grills out there — reviewed, researched, and ready for your viewing! These grills come in a large variety of styles, including gas, charcoal, and hybrid so there’s a lot to choose from when looking for the perfect portable grill.

Without any further ado, let’s get started.

Best Gas Portable Grills for Camping 2020

1. Coleman RoadTrip LXE Portable Propane Camping Grill

This propane gas grill has already been widely praised on a number of review sites — and for good reason. It’s an absolute beast of a product, able to grill 20,000 BTUs on its 285 square inch grilling surface. The grill is lightweight, portable, and available in many different color options to suit any grill lover’s preferred aesthetic. These grills are priced at $374.00 on Amazon but there are similar models available from the same company for less. 

If you’re looking for one of the highest quality portable grills, this one ought to catch your eye. As for possible cons, there are few issues with the ignition. It may take a while to light and fully get the grill started. Some reviewers have also noted that the paint is easily chipped but the vast majority of reviews on this product are nothing but glowing.

2. Weber Q1000 Liquid Propane Grill

Weber’s Q1000 Liquid Propane Grill has also soaked up a lot of attention when it comes to portable gas grills, mostly due to its sleek and fashionable design. The Weber Grill’s stainless steel burner produces up to 8500 BTU-per-hour for its 189 square-inch total grilling surface. You won’t have to put it together as it comes fully assembled. It’s a great little portable grill that packs a punch when it comes to power. Coming in at under $200, it’s also well priced for what it does.

3. Blackstone Tabletop Grill

The Blackstone Tabletop Grill is another highly rated portable gas grill that’s praised for its strength and durability. This portable grill features a sleek, professional design. It has a push-button ignition which makes it very, very easy to start and get grilling. The heat is distributed evenly throughout the grilling surface but, that said, keep in mind that this is a smaller product so the grilling area is not very large. You won’t be able to serve large groups of people with this grill and tailgating may be an issue, but, if you don't camp with a big group, this portable gas grill is a great option.

Best Charcoal Portable Camping Grills 2020 

1. Weber Charcoal Go-Anywhere Grill

Here’s another Weber product as one of our top picks for portable camping grill. This time, it’s the Charcoal Go-Anywhere Grill which is priced at under $60. This grill’s primary grilling surface measures about 160 square inches. It retains heat very well and is really easy to clean. This charcoal grill has a locking lid for easy travel— a great feature for a portable grill— and it’s super compact and easy to carry. It's the perfect portable size for small barbecuing jobs at camp. It’s also worth noting that the instructions that come with this model are very simple, making the assembly and usage process seamless.

2. Old Smokey Charcoal Grill (#22, #18, and #14)

The Old Smokey Charcoal Grill is also getting a lot of attention from online platforms and, again, understandably so because it's a great grill for camping. This portable little charcoal grill couldn’t be easier to use and operate. It’s made of rust-resistant steel and is ideal for when there's bad weather at camp. The largest of the three models measures 27'' H x 23'' W x 23'' D and is priced at under $70; the Medium and small-sized models decrease in price and size from there. The grill itself is a bit flimsy but, once it gets going, it’s truly unstoppable. It also retains its temperature for hours on end! This little grill is, all in all, a pretty impressive portable charcoal option.

Best Hybrid Portable Camping Grills 2020

1. Char-Broil The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Smoker Roaster & Grill

Like all of its predecessors, The Big Easy TRU-Infrared Smoker Roaster and Grill from Char-Broil also comes very highly recommended. This grill, as the name suggests, lets you smoke, roast, and grill all in one! Using TRU-Infrared technology, this portable grill limits flare-ups, has good temperature control, and helps cook your food as evenly as possible, retaining juices to preserve its flavor for a delicious meal for camp or when you're tailgating. The roasting basket is perfect for turkey, chicken, and other meat, whereas the 180 square inches of grilling is ideal for frying steaks and more. There’s also a Smoker Box so you can amp up the flavor. The temperature control ranges from 9,000 to 18,000 BTUs.

This is one impressive portable camping grill. The price is wickedly reasonable for what you’re getting — coming in at under $180, it’s one of the most impressive grills you’ll find at this price point. It cooks all kinds of meat perfectly plus it’s easy to use, durable, and simple to start. We highly recommend this when it comes to best camping grills.

2. Camp Chef Professional Barbecue Box

If you’re looking for something smaller and less pricey, the Camp Chef Professional Barbecue Box has also made quite a name for itself. This product comes in at under $100 and has a 14" x 16” grilling surface. This grill is well-made with high-quality materials, including cast-iron grates that distribute and heat its surface evenly. It's also easy to clean and controlling grilling temperature is simple. 

As a roaster and grill, the barbecue box works incredibly well and really gets the job done. One of its cons, though, is that the smoker leaves a lot to be desired. The smoking feature on this portable grill is not as well-developed as something like the Char-Broil Big Easy. 

That said, one of the best features of this Box is its portability and design. It can be taken anywhere with ease.