Halloween Camping

Temperatures are falling, and the days are getting short and as leaves transition into deep reds and bright oranges. It is time to plan your Halloween getaway!

Many state parks across the US offer Halloween-themed camping experiences, including pumpkin carving and trick-or-treating. I can’t think of anything more fun and exciting than sitting outdoors in the cool fall air around a warm campfire conversing with family or friends enjoying Halloween festivities. Halloween-themed weekends are usually scheduled from September through October and include places like:

• Traverse City, MI. Halloween in the Park! – Holiday RV Park & Campground Halloween in the Park! – Holiday RV Park & Campground (holidayparktc.com)

• Lake Guntersville State Park! Guntersville, AL, Lake Ghoulsville Park Events | Alapark

• Old Forge, NY. Halloween Autumn Adventure - Old Forge Camping Halloween Autumn Adventure - Old Forge Camping

Check online or call ahead to see if a state park near you has an event scheduled for Halloween family fun.

Here are some must-have items to make your Halloween camping trip a memorable experience.

Decorate your campsite with this spooky outdoor giant spider web with 200 bright LED lights. *https://amzn.to/3XtNU57

Glow sticks are perfect for extra illumination around your campsite. Increase visibility by placing them on tent guy lines, awnings or other low-visibility areas for added safety. * https://amzn.to/47Phdnz

Get this Lodge brand pre-seasoned cast iron Dutch oven with legs for cooking over the campfire. Made in the USA *https://amzn.to/3XAn4Zb Also, pick up this Dutch oven lid lifter for safer lid removal and carrying the Dutch oven. * https://amzn.to/4gujGrg

Here’s to an eventful Halloween Night of Freights and Delights.

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