Brew 12 Cups of Camp Coffee

This stainless steel percolator brews a full 12 cups the classic way, so a whole campsite gets rich coffee without a big machine. Food-grade steel and BPA-free parts keep it durable, simple and easy to pack.
Built for the Campsite

Durable Design, Simple Brewing

Food-grade stainless steel forms the body while BPA-free parts keep brewing safe. Classic percolation moves water up through the basket for even, rich flavor, so no filters or power are needed.
Stainless steel Ozark Trail percolator with the lid removed, showing the internal basket and perk tube.

What This Percolator Does For You

Steamy coffee poured from the stainless steel percolator into two camping mugs around a campsite table.
Enough Coffee for the Whole Camp

Twelve cups means one brew covers a family breakfast or a group of hikers before a morning walk, so nobody waits around a small single-cup setup for a second round.

Stainless steel camp percolator sitting on a grate over a small campfire at dusk.
Steel That Survives Season After Season

Food-grade stainless steel shrugs off dents and rust better than thin coated pots, so it holds up to repeated campfire heat, packing and unpacking, and years of trips.

Close-up of rich dark coffee in a camping mug beside the percolator's stainless steel lid.
Rich Flavor Without Paper Filters

Classic percolation cycles water through the grounds repeatedly, producing a fuller, bolder cup. Owners note the flavor is rich and the coffee comes together in just a few minutes.

Camp percolator on a portable camp stove with faint steam rising from the spout.
One Pot That Does More Than Coffee

Owners report boiling water for drinking or even making soups and stews in it, so this single piece of gear earns its pack space instead of serving one narrow purpose.

Camp percolator packed beside a backpack and enamel mug at a campsite setup.
Light Enough to Carry to the Site

The compact 9.5 by 7 inch body slips into a camp box or pack without dominating it, and the durable build stays light enough to carry while hiking or moving between sites.

An adult's hands rinsing the stainless steel percolator at a campsite wash basin.
Simple Cleanup After the Last Cup

The straightforward design rinses out quickly. One owner mentions that reaching every part takes a little patience, so a small brush helps keep the interior fresh between brews.

Where It Fits

Campouts, Backyards and Big Groups

This percolator suits situations where several people want coffee at once and an outlet is not guaranteed. It fits weekend camps, backyard gatherings and long mornings where a small brewer would leave someone waiting.

Weekend Camping With Family or Friends

Twelve cups cover a full campsite breakfast, and the steel body handles repeated fire and stove use across a two-night outing without any special care.

Home Brewing for Daily Coffee Drinkers

Owners say they use it twice a day at home after electric makers quit on them. It works on a kitchen burner with no filters to restock and no cords to worry about.

Boiling Water Beyond Just Coffee

Reviewers use it to boil water for drinking or to make soups and stews, making it a handy second pot when cooking for a group at a campsite or cabin.

How To Brew With It

Brewing a Full Pot of Camp Coffee

Percolating rewards a few simple habits. Water below the basket, medium grounds and a moderate flame give the cleanest cup. Watch for the perking sound, then let it settle before you pour.

Fill the Percolator

Add cold water to the fill line, keeping it below the basket tube so nothing spills as you set it on the heat.

Load Ground Coffee

Spoon medium-ground coffee into the basket, level rather than packed, so water can pass through evenly.

Set It on Steady Heat

Place it on a camp stove or a stable campfire grate, using a moderate flame so the steel heats evenly.

Watch for the Perking

Once it starts perking, let it bubble for a few minutes. Longer perking means a stronger, bolder cup.

Let It Settle First

Take it off the heat and wait a minute so the grounds drop back down before you pour the first cup.

Rinse Right After

Empty and rinse soon after use. A small brush helps reach the tube and basket, keeping future brews fresh.

Rated 4.4 Out of 5

What Owners Say After Real Use

With 1,202 ratings averaging 4.4 stars, owners return to the same results: rich coffee in minutes, steady use over a campfire, and dependable daily brewing after electric machines failed.
I use this percolator twice a day and it has been reliable. I add filter cups with a hole in the center, put the coffee in, and let it percolate for a few minutes once it starts. It works over a fire too. After too many electric makers quit on me, I have no worries now, and the price was great.
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Denise M.
Daily home use after switching from failed electric makers
This has become my go-to camp coffee maker. I have also used it to make soups and stews and to boil water for drinking. It is durable and light enough to carry while hiking or camping, and I can brew for a small group without a big machine or much time. I recommend it to anyone who loves camping and coffee.
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TrailsideRob
Camp coffee, plus soups and stews from the same pot
I did not think I would like it, but it turned out great, and now I tell everyone I know about it. The coffee brews quickly with a rich flavor, and the stainless steel looks good and feels durable. I use it on camping trips and sometimes just around the house, and I appreciate how easy it is to clean afterward.
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Marta L.
Skeptical buyer who now tells everyone about it
It does a good job making coffee, and the results exceed what I expected for the price. I will say that cleaning every part can be a bit tricky, and I wish it came with a small brush to help. Even so, the coffee is great, and it is a solid outdoor coffee solution I recommend to anyone looking.
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CampfireKev
Honest cleanup note alongside coffee worth recommending
Before You Decide

Practical Questions From Camp Coffee Buyers

It holds 12 cups per brew, which covers a family breakfast or a small group at camp. Owners say they make coffee for a group without a big machine or much time, which suits weekend outings well.
Yes. Reviewers confirm it works over a fire as well as on a camp stove. Stainless steel handles direct heat, though a steady, moderate flame and a stable grate give the most even brew.
No. It uses the classic percolation method, cycling water through the grounds inside a basket, so there is no filter to buy and no plug required. Some owners add filter cups with a hole in the center.
The body is food-grade stainless steel, and the parts involved in brewing are BPA-free. It measures 9.5 inches by 7 inches, so it packs reasonably and holds up to repeated heating and cooling.
Owners describe cleanup as simple overall, though one notes that reaching every part can be tricky. A small brush helps with the tube and basket, and rinsing soon after use keeps grounds from settling.
At $29.58 it sits well below many camp coffee makers, and it holds 4.4 out of 5 stars from 1,202 ratings. Buyers highlight the price and durability for short trips and regular weekend use.
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