Halloween is a special time of year for many people, but especially for kids. Halloween camping activities can be a great way to make the holiday even more fun. In this RV camping resource guide, we’ll share some of our favorite Halloween camping ideas, games, and activities to make your trip spooktacular!
One great way to celebrate Halloween while camping is to decorate your RV or campsite. This can be as simple as stringing up some lights or hanging banners. You can also get creative with your decorations by making your own DIY Halloween crafts.
If you really want to get into the Halloween spirit, you can even plan a Halloween-themed camping trip and stay at the best Halloween campgrounds.
This could involve decorating your RV and campsite in Halloween themes, planning Halloween camping activities and games, and even dressing up in Halloween costumes.
No matter how you choose to celebrate Halloween while camping, one thing is for sure – it’s going to be a fun and memorable experience for everyone involved!
So get planning and make this Halloween the best one yet!
How Do You Make Halloween Fun Without Trick-or-Treating?
Halloween doesn’t have to be all about trick-or-treating. There are plenty of fun activities that can be enjoyed by both kids and adults alike.
Some popular Halloween activities that don’t involve trick-or-treating include watching horror movies, carving pumpkins, making Halloween costumes, playing Halloween games, and eating Halloween treats.
In addition, many communities hold Halloween parades or host Halloween costume contests.
If you’re looking for something a little more spooky, why not visit a haunted house or go on a ghost tour?
Whatever you choose to do, make sure to have lots of fun!
Here are more Halloween Camping Activities that you can try out this Halloween season.
Halloween Camping Activities
Decorate Your RV or Campsite
Halloween style is a fun way to show your Halloween spirit while camping. Here are a few ideas to get you started:
- Hang Halloween lights around your campsite. You can use battery-operated LED lights or traditional Halloween string lights.
- Decorate your RV or tent with Halloween-themed banners or flags. You can even put up a cute handmade Halloween curtain llike this one from BeanDaikon on Etsy.
- Level up the spookiness by adding fake spiderwebs and fake bats.
- Have Jack-O-Lanterns scatter around the campsite for a true Halloween experience. You can opt for these foam Jack-O-Lanterns or carve your own using these Halloween Pumpkin carving tools from Amazon.
- Setup a Halloween-themed campfire. You can use Halloween-shaped marshmallows or make s’mores with Halloween candy instead of chocolate bars.
Check out more Halloween camping decorations for a spookier holiday!
Have a Halloween Costume Contest
Halloween won't be complete without Halloween costumes! Have a contest to see who can come up with the best Halloween costume.
Prepare your costumes like this scary scarecrow pumpkin bobblehead costume that is sure to scare and impress at the same time.
Here are other Halloween costume ideas for kids:
- Glow in the dark skeleton costume.
- A classic pirate costume that includes pants, a shirt, a vest, a pirate bandana, a sword, an eyepatch, and boot shoe covers.
- A Ninja Dragon Costume complete with Ninja throwing stars, a sword, claws, and gloves.
- A pretty unicorn dress with LED lights on the tutu. Also includes wings and a unicorn headband.
There are also Halloween costumes for adults if you want to join in the fun!
Halloween Scavenger Hunt
One thing's for sure, children love to look for stuff. You may hide Halloween-themed items around your campsite and have the kids search for them, or you can just let them mark the items as they see them from your Halloween setup or around the campsite
Check out this Halloween scavenger hunt printable that consists of 25 items to look for. You can even turn it into a photo scavenger hunt and have them snap pictures instead! They can use a polaroid camera or a mobile phone if it's available.
If you have teens, here's an outdoor Halloween scavenger hunt game that they might just love.
Go For A Night Hike
Halloween is the perfect time to take a night hike! The air is cool, the leaves are falling, and you might even see some Halloween creatures out and about. Here are some things you need to do before going on a night hike:
- Wear a headlamp- this triceratops headlamp is on point with the occasion for the kids if they are dressed as dinos!
- Bring a flashlight and some snacks like this trail mix in case you or the kids get hungry while hiking.
- Dress in warm layers! Oh, and don't forget to bring your kids' hydration packs.
Go Trick-or-Treating!
One Halloween camping activity you can do is go trick-or-treating around the campground. This is a great way to get candy and also meet your fellow campers. You can bring this Halloween-themed eco-bag or a traditional Halloween Trick-or-Treat bucket.
Don't forget to stock up on candies for the trick-or-treaters!! Here are Halloween-themed candies that we're sure the trick-or-treaters will love!
Prepare Halloween-Themed Camping Food
Aside from Halloween candies, you need to prepare food for the family as well. Of course, you want to keep up with the theme of the holiday. You can put up a snack crafting station for the kids to fix themselves something to eat whenever they get hungry.
You can put the food in this Trick-or-Treat Halloween-themed bowl from ArtByColleenM on Etsy.
Check out these Halloween camping food ideas that not only look good but taste even better!
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There are also many Halloween-themed campgrounds across the country that you might want to check out. Check out our top picks for the best Halloween campgrounds that offer the best Halloween experience.
Make sure you capture every moment of this spooky holiday adventure. Check out these basic photography techniques from PhotoJeepers and impress your friends and family with your newfound photography skills!
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