Dessert First, Regret Never: 4th of July Edition
Let’s talk about dessert.
Not the kind that comes from a plastic container with stiff blue frosting and that weird aftertaste of artificial patriotism.
Nope, we’re talking campfire-crafted, melt-in-your-hands sweetness that hits like a firework finale. Desserts with just enough red, white, and blue to make Betsy Ross proud, and just enough sugar to make you forget you're technically roughing it.
And where do these magical treats belong?
Right here at Alice Springs RV Park & Resort, where the only thing better than the s’mores is the sky above you - and maybe the fact that no one expects you to do dishes.
1. Firecracker S’mores Bar
Classic s’mores, but with a glow-up.
What You’ll Need:
Red velvet graham crackers (yes, they exist—yes, they’re dramatic)
White chocolate squares
Blueberry jam or fresh blueberries
Marshmallows (the standard jumbo ones, not the sad stale ones from last summer)
Optional: tiny American flag picks, if you're feeling extra
How To Make:
Toast your marshmallow to that perfect golden-brown, or completely incinerate it like it’s a bad ex—no judgment.
Stack: red velvet graham, white chocolate, toasted marshmallow, and a dollop of blueberry jam.
Top with another graham, squish, and embrace the inevitable sticky fingers.
Eat. Make weird happy noises. Consider seconds.
Hot tip: Set up a DIY s’mores bar at your site and let everyone feel like a Food Network star, but with more flannel and fewer camera crews.
2. Star-Spangled Marshmallow Sandwiches
Like a s’more got fancy and went to a Fourth of July cocktail party.
You’ll Need:
Jumbo marshmallows (the obnoxiously fluffy kind)
Star-shaped cookie cutters
Red, white, and blue sprinkles
Melted white chocolate (or almond bark—let's not get precious)
Vanilla wafers or soft cookies
How To Make:
Cut marshmallows into stars (press and twist, don’t jab—you’re camping, not doing surgery).
Dip one side in melted white chocolate, then dip in sprinkles until it looks like it crashed into a confetti cannon.
Sandwich between two cookies, wrap in foil, and warm over the fire for 1–2 minutes until you reach peak goo.
Let cool slightly before eating, unless you enjoy lava tongue.
Pair with a cup of campfire coffee (or something a little stronger) and you’ve got yourself a five-star glamping experience—minus the glamping price tag.
3. Berry Blaze Campfire Foil Packs
Fruit, marshmallows, and chocolate pretending to be a health food.
What You’ll Need:
Strawberries (sliced)
Blueberries (a.k.a. candy from nature)
Mini marshmallows
White chocolate chips (or dark, if you're feeling fancy)
Graham cracker crumbs
Whipped cream (the aerosol kind—don’t overthink it)
Heavy-duty aluminum foil
How To Make:
Dump all ingredients (except graham and whipped cream) into a foil square. Fold it like you're wrapping a present for someone you barely like.
Toss it near the coals for about 6–8 minutes. Flip once, or don’t. It’s rustic.
Open with caution—this thing will steam like your Uncle Larry at a fireworks stand.
Top with graham cracker crumbs and whipped cream. Eat with a spoon straight from the foil like the campfire royalty you are.
Want to feel extra gourmet? Add cubes of pound cake and pretend you're on a cooking show called “Chopped: Campsite Edition.”
Your Desserts Deserve Better Than Your Driveway
Listen, we get it. You could make these treats at home in your backyard, surrounded by mosquitos and the lingering scent of citronella. Or… you could do it the better way:
Here at Alice Springs, we bring the full flavor:
Campfire rings at every site (firewood bundles available so you don’t have to hunt for twigs like a raccoon)
Stargazing that's way better than your neighbor's security light
Fun, 4th of July activities (zero HOA meetings, guaranteed)
Real showers and real toilets - because you deserve that kind of luxury
Book Now, Thank Yourself Later
The best part? You don’t have to host, clean, or pretend you like Karen’s potato salad. You just show up, build a fire, roast a marshmallow, and watch your kids get dirtier than you've ever seen them. America, baby.
Spots fill up fast, especially for 4th of July weekend. Reserve your red, white, and woo-hoo today!
