When you go Halloween camping, your trip should be filled with the spirit of the holiday.
With simple and quick Halloween camping ideas and decorations … your campsite, tent or RV will be turned into a fun and slightly spooky, kid-friendly Halloween camping adventure the adults will love too!
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Fun Camper Halloween Decorations
Some campgrounds and RV parks have special events planned, but if you are looking for “Halloween camping near me” and can’t find anything … don’t despair!
Plan your own Halloween camping decorations and activities with these 10 simple tips!
1. Spook Up Your Lights
Swap out your typical camping string lights for a set of Halloween camper lights or some with a seasonal autumn feel.
Here are some options we really LOVE!
Halloween campsite decorating ideas using Halloween-inspired lights may not be the only type of lighting you need for your Halloween camping activities.
Some tasks may require brighter camping lights during different activities around camp … always remember, safety first!
2. Decorate Your Food
Halloween camping usually means colder weather camping conditions … making warm comfort food a MUST when it comes to meals!
We have so many camping food ideas that will keep you cooking by the campfire for breakfast, lunch, dinner and dessert!
One of the most popular cool-weather meals is this Dutch oven chili recipe!
You know we “eat with our eyes” before we even bring forks to our mouths!
That’s why you need to add some fun holiday-themed tones to your food.
These Halloween camping food ideas are sure to be a hit!
3. Spice Up Your Linens
Using cute pumpkin themed or witch themed Halloween kitchen towels are fun and super easy Halloween camping decorating ideas that do triple duty!
2 Piece Halloween Kitchen Accessories: Pumpkin Kitchen Towel and Pot Holder
First, it is cute and brings in the holiday theme to your Halloween camping experience.
Second, it is a functional decoration that you will actually use.
Third, it may even get you a little extra help in the camp kitchen with all of those fun Halloween camping food ideas you are bringing to life!
Halloween Green Witch Kitchen Towel and Pot Holder 2-Pc. Set
4. Make Big Scary Statements
RVers have the unique ability to add Halloween decorations to RV doors by wrapping them in a Halloween themed cover like this Witch’s Brew Door Cover.
It creates a big festive splash but is still easy and quick to do; it’s also lightweight and requires minimal space during transportation to and from your campsite.
It’s almost as “difficult” to use as pushing a button to roll out an electric RV awning! LOL
Witch’s Brew Door Cover
Another great option to make a big statement is to use Halloween-themed balloons.
They are small and lightweight so packing and traveling with them is easy.
After you blow them up, they provide a big punch of color in and outside of tents, RVs and all around campsites.
Halloween Latex Balloons
5. Decorate Your Drinks
Straws are a fun way to add to your Halloween decoration theme at the campsite.
You can find paper or plastic straws with Halloween colors.
Halloween Paper Straws Pumpkin Bat Spider Web Patterns
6. Frighten Up Your Table
Using a bright fun Halloween themed tablecover is another way to create a big Halloween impact really easily.
Haunted House Tablecover
7. Play With Your Plates And Utensils
Halloween themed disposable plates and disposable napkins are great for easily adding practical decorations to your campsite.
Frightfully Fancy Round Halloween Paper Plates
Frightfully Fancy Halloween Beverage Napkins
8. Boo Up Your Bar
Bar accessories add a slightly spooky touch to your Halloween camping decorations.
This Have Some Boos! Halloween Stainless Steel Flask is a cute container for your holiday cheer.
Have Some Boos! Halloween Stainless Steel Flask
9. Don’t Forget The Candy
Make sure you bring candy for the kids so they don’t miss out on the trick or treat fun of Halloween.
If you get candy that is in a cute container … it doubles as a decoration at your campsite!
Halloween Candy Mix M&M’S Pumpkin Party Bowl
And don’t forget treats for the pets so they don’t get into the human’s stash and get sick!
Halloween Dog Trick or Treat Bag
10. Get Crafty With Pumpkins
Do some Halloween crafts and you’ll also get a cute decorations out of it!
Who doesn’t love carving a pumpkin for Halloween?
This is one of the most fun Halloween camping ideas because kids and adults can get creative with fun or spooky designs.
One of my totally non-artistic friends carved a pumpkin with a lot of detail in the design and I was amazed at how easy it was when she told me she “cheated” by using a Pumpkin Carving Kit With Pop-Out Stencils!
The Ultimate Pumpkin Carving Kit with 10 Pop-Out Stencils
The pumpkins are so cute … WOW!!!
These are easy and fun Halloween camping crafts that will also decorate your campsite for the rest of your trip!
A quick caution about carving pumpkins at the campsite … carving tools are sharp and pumpkins can be awkward to handle so take extra precautions … especially when small kids are carving your jack-o’-lantern during your Halloween camping trip!
Practice good camping safety tips to make sure everyone has a fun-filled camping adventure!
Depending on your location, your Halloween camping trip may be a bit chilly.
Make sure you have plenty of firewood and camping fire starters to keep you warm during your trip.
You’ll also want to get a few tips for fall camping which include special safety tips for the autumn season.
Some Halloween camping activities have to include a mug of Campfire Hot Cocoa!
It is a warm and toasty drink to enjoy around the campfire during the day or night!
Looking for something a little more refreshing?
Check out all of our Camping Cocktail Drink Recipes for kid-friendly drinks as well as others that include alcohol.
Looking for more campfire fun Halloween camping ideas? Consider Campfire Activity #2 from our list of bonfire games and activities!
Fun Halloween Camping Ideas Create Memories
OK, I have to admit that I am a TOTAL wimp when it comes to scary movies and stories and I love getting a good solid 8 hours of sleep so I avoid the really freaky stuff and keep it light!
If you add a few Halloween camping activities and fun decorations … I’m guessing you will make life-long Halloween camping memories that your family will cherish in the years to come.
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