Lodge Cast Iron Deep Camp Dutch Oven 8 Qt
- Capacity: 8 quarts
- Material: Cast Iron
- Finish Type: Non Stick
- Temperature Rating: 400 °F
Last refreshed Sep 7, 2026 · Based on the Amazon listing and published specifications, not hands-on testing.
Purpose built camp cookware rather than an indoor dutch oven substitute, and the pre-seasoned cast iron finish means it can go straight to a fire without extra prep.
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ASIN: B00008GKDWCategory: Dutch Ovens
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Overview
Lodge's 8 quart pre-seasoned cast iron Camp Dutch Oven is built for cooking directly over campfire coals, with three integral legs, a bail handle for hanging or carrying, and a flanged lid that holds coals on top.
This is a different tool from a kitchen dutch oven: the legs and flanged lid exist specifically so coals can go both underneath and on top of the lid, which is how outdoor camp cooking gets oven-like heat without an actual oven. The flanged lid also flips over to work as a griddle.
- 8 quart pre-seasoned cast iron with legs
- Flanged lid holds coals for oven-like heat
- Sturdy bail handle for fire cooking
- Flanged lid doubles as a griddle
Who it's for
Campers and outdoor cooks who cook over coals or an open fire rather than a stovetop. Not intended for a kitchen range, where the legs and flanged lid have no function.
Pros and cons
- Legs and flanged lid built for cooking over coals
- Bail handle for carrying or hanging over a fire
- Flanged lid inverts to use as a griddle
- Pre-seasoned, no synthetic coating
- Legs and flanged lid add no benefit on a kitchen stove
- Bare cast iron needs ongoing seasoning care like any Lodge pan
Performance notes
The flanged lid is the mechanism that makes this an oven rather than just a pot: it holds a layer of hot coals on top while the legs lift the pot over coals below, so heat surrounds the food from both directions. Pre-seasoning with oil rather than a factory coating means the cooking surface is ready to use and can be re-seasoned the same way as any bare cast iron piece.
Specifications
| Brand | Lodge |
|---|---|
| Dimensions & fit | |
| Item Weight | 19.4 poundshigher than 100% of 23 dutch ovens |
| Item Dimensions | 12 × 12 × 8.6 inches |
| Item Dimensions W x H | 13.4 × 8.6 inches |
| Capacity & performance | |
| Capacity | 8 quartshigher than 93% of 46 dutch ovens |
| Temperature Rating | 400 °Flower than 82% of 23 dutch ovens |
| Construction & materials | |
| Material | Cast Iron |
| Finish Type | Non Stick |
| Lid Material | Cast Iron |
| Color | Deep Camp Dutch Oven |
| Included components | |
| Unit Count | 1 |
| Number of Packs | 1 |
| Warranty & support | |
| Warranty Description | Lifetime |
| Other details | |
| Item Shape | Round |
| Number of Items | 1 |
| Product Care Instructions | Hand Wash Only, Oven Safe |
| Part Number | Camp Dutch Oven With Lid |
| Item Type Name | Camp Dutch Oven With Lid |
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Frequently asked questions
Can the Lodge Camp Dutch Oven be used on a regular stove?
It is built for campfire coals; the legs and flanged lid are made for outdoor coal cooking and add no benefit on a kitchen range.
Does it come pre-seasoned?
Yes, it ships pre-seasoned with oil, in keeping with Lodge's standard cast iron finish, and it can be re-seasoned the same way over time.
What is the flanged lid for?
The raised edge holds hot coals on top of the lid so heat comes from above and below, and the lid also flips over to serve as a griddle.