Summer may get all the publicity, but fall in Michigan is not to be missed, especially at campgrounds, parks, and resorts where you can set up camp for the weekend with your RV. Many of our member campgrounds are hosting fun, family friendly events that celebrate autumn and, of course, Halloween. This is not an all-inclusive list and many of these events are for registered campers only. Please contact MARVAC member campgrounds for availability and to check to see if visitors are welcome. *MARVAC members are welcome to contact us to add their events to this list!

Please note: These events are from 2016, and even though many of our member campgrounds offer these festivities year to year, the dates have changed. Make sure to check the websites provided for updated details.

SEPTEMBER 23-25

Awesome Autumn – Frankenmuth Jellystone

Welcome the fall season with fall crafts, pumpkin painting, flashlight lollipop hunt, and Saturday night marshmallow roast with ghost stories.

Map it! 339 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

 

Heartland Haunting – Heartland Woods Family RV Resort

Plenty of events for everyone in the family! Movie night, glow wagon rides, Teen Pizza Party, basketball shoot out, pumpkin decorating contest, Trick-or-Treat, and costume contests.

Map it! 5120 Freiermuth Rd, Stockbridge, MI 49285

 

Halloween Weekend – Woods and Water RV Park

Let us SCARE you! DJ Music and Dancing Saturday night. We will have a campsite decorating contest Saturday evening for the best decorated site. 1st Place is 2 FREE nights camping in 2017. We will also have a costume contest Saturday evening at the dance with prizes being awarded. For this weekend visitors will be charged $10 each and will entitle them to participate in all activities including the haunted house and haunted hayride. (2 night minimum, wrist bands must be worn all weekend). Crafts, contests, and Tricko-or-Treating. 6 PEOPLE PER SITE MAXIMUM INCLUDING VISITORS.

Map it! 4495 S. Spruce Ave, White Cloud, MI 49349

 

Magical Pumpkin Patch Weekend – Jellystone Park at Barton Lake

Bring your adorable little pumpkin for this weekend of fun! Visit our pumpkin patch and receive a free pumpkin for your little one to decorate, help us try to catch the Great Pumpkin, and bring your costumes for trick-or-treating throughout the park (No vehicles, golf carts, or bikes allowed during trick-or-treating)! You will also enjoy ceramics, tie-dye, bingo, wagon rides, and much more!

Map it! 140 Lane 201 Baron Lake, Fremont, IN 46737

 

Twin Mills Fall Festival – Twin Mills Camping Resort

It’s Twin Mills annual turkey potluck. Come and enjoy corn on the cob and pumpkin pie eating contests, turkey toss, fall craft, horseshoes, turkey race, coloring contest, string apple contest, flag football game, sack races, stuff a scarecrow race, wheelbarrow races, popcorn relay races, and many more fun filled activities.

Map it! 1675 IN-120, Howe, IN 46746

 

Halloween Weekend – Indian Valley Campground and Canoe Livery

Trick -or-Treating, Costume and Best decorated lot contest, oldies and rock-n-roll dance, chili cook-off & donut eating contest.

Map it! 8200 108th St., Middleville, MI 49333

 

SEPTEMBER 24

Halloweekend – Genesee Otter Lake Campground

Zombie weekend! Activities include, weather permitting, a Zombie Race, a donut eating contest, wagon rides and treats, apple cider, weekend campers Best Decorated Site Contest, Best Costume Contest, Coloring Contest, haunted trail, and Trick-or Treat.

Map it! 12260 Farrand Rd, Otter Lake, MI 48464

 

SEPTEMBER 23-25, 30-OCTOBER 2, OCTOBER 7-9, 14-16, 21-23

Halloween Weekend – Port Huron KOA

These are very popular weekends. Visitors can enter for a fee. Events include coloring, crafts, eating contests, movie nights, a candy hunt, site decorating contest, painting pumpkins, costume parade and contest, Trick-or-Treating, and Ghosts and Goblins Dance Party.

Map it! 5111 Lapeer, Kimball, MI 48074

 

Halloween Spooktacular Weekends – Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park Camp-Resort South Haven

Yogi Bear™ has a fun and excitingly spooky weekend planned for you. So bring your decorations so you can decorate your site, wear your spookiest costume and join in on the pumpkin carving contest, scarecrow contest and much much more. March through the campground with Yogi Bear™ in your spookiest costume while you trick or treat from site to site. But don’t forget to take a walk on the fearful side and enter our “Terror in the Park” Haunted House, made just to try to scare you. Yogi Bear™ says to remember that it is only make believe.

Map it! 03403 64th Street, South Haven, MI 49090

 

Halloween Weekends – Emmett KOA

Jumping pillow, magic show, pumpkin painting, bingo, costume contest, dance party, wagon ride to the haunted forest.

Map it! 3864 Breen Road, Emmett, MI 48022

 

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2

Haunted Halloween Road Rally – Thousand Trails St. Clair RV Resort

Calling all adults! Figure out the witty clues, collect the items that you need to collect, bring them back to the party, and you could be the winner. An adult costume party will follow.

Map it! 21299 Wadhams Road, Saint Clair, MI 48079

 

Non Scary Halloween Weekend – Lake Huron Campground

Join us for our 1st Non Scary Halloween weekend of the Fall Season. Activities planned will be: Magical Pumpkin Patch ($), Glow Stick Hey Ride, Trick or Treating, costume contest, & DJ Dance & Karaoke. All Reservations include: 2 adults and 2 children (ages 4-18, non-driving) and access to: Mini Golf, Pedal Kart bikes, jumping pillow, inflatable slides, non-fee crafts, planned entertainment and recreation activities.

Map it! 2353 N Lakeshore Rd, Carsonville, MI 48419

 

Witches & Goblins Weekend – Jellystone Park at Barton Lake

Something is brewing at Yogi Bear’s Jellystone Park™! Enter any or all of our contests this weekend: costume judging, pumpkin carving/painting, and best-decorated site! You will also enjoy ceramics, tie-dye, trick-or-treat throughout the park, wagon rides, bingo and much more (No vehicles, golf carts, or bikes allowed during trick-or-treating)!

Map it! 140 Lane 201 Baron Lake, Fremont, IN 46737

 

Halloween “Spooktacular” Weekend – Monroe KOA

Don’t miss out on this weekend full of the best that Autumn has to offer. Trick-or-treating, mini golf tournaments, magic shows, pumpkin carving contests, pet costumes, wagon rides, site decoration contests and lots more! It’s a boo-tiful way to end the season! (2 Night Minimum)

Map it! 15600 Tunnicliffe Rd, Petersburg, MI 49270

 

Halloween Weekend – Poncho’s Pond RV Park

Lot decorating contest, hayride and campfire, kids pumpkin pickup, pumpkin carving, piñata party and costume judging, haunted maze, and Trick-or-Treating. Doughnuts, hot apple cider, hot chocolate, and coffee at the clubhouse on Sunday.

Map it! 5335 W Wallace Ln, Ludington, MI 49431

 

SEPTEMBER 30-OCTOBER 2 AND OCTOBER 7-9

Pumpkin Patch Weekends – Lake Huron Campground

It will be Pumpkin Galore in Jellystone Park™! Ride the “Pumpkin Express” to the pumpkin patch and decorate a pumpkin ($)! Plenty of games and contests, along with Saturday night Trick-or-Treating, cartoons and a Glow Dance!  Make a reservation for our Pumpkin Patch weekends and leave your camper onsite (unplugged) for No additional charge!!!

Map it! 370 West 4 Mile Road, Grayling, MI 49738

 

OCTOBER – EVERY WEEKEND, FRIDAY-SATURDAY

Halloween Weekend – Camp Dearborn

Dearborn area families are invited to join us for these special weekends of Halloween fun at the city’s recreational retreat in Milford. We’ll have contests involving pumpkin carving, costumes, and campsite decorations, as well as a scavenger hunt and the traditional door-to-door or campsite-to-campsite bedding for candy. Reserve your space now for these special weekends. A two night stay is required and in-season rates apply.

Map it! 1700 General Motors Road, Milford, MI 48380

 

Halloween Weekend – Harbortown RV

Map it! 14931 Laplaisance Road, Monroe, MI 48161

 

Halloween “Spooktacular” Weekend –Monroe KOA

Don’t miss out on these weekends full of the best that Autumn has to offer. Trick-or-treating, mini golf tournaments, magic shows, pumpkin carving contests, pet costumes, wagon rides, site decoration contests and lots more! It’s a boo-tiful way to end the season! (2 Night Minimum)

Map it! 15600 Tunnicliffe Rd, Petersburg, MI 49270

 

OCTOBER – WEEKENDS BEGINNING THE 7TH

Halloween Weekends – Greenwood Acres Family Campground

We have a lot of fun events planned for you this fall. Please note that most events do take place on Saturdays. You won’t want to miss the Fall Hay Wagon Rides, Bands, Campfires, and all the Halloween fun we have planned for you. Some of the events include a mummy wrapping contest and Trick-or-Treating. Check the website for more details.

Map it! 2401 Hilton Rd, Jackson, MI 48201

 

OCTOBER – WEEKENDS BEGINNING THE 8TH

Haunted Adventures – Cornwell’s Turkeyville

On Saturdays and Sundays, Noon to 5pm, enjoy spooky hay rides, corn maze, haunted barn, and the ghoulish train. Pumpkins are $1.000 each for children while supplies last. Homemade spice donuts and apple cider, too! $10.00 per person. Come enjoy the fun, and feel free to dress up!

Map it! 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, MI 49068

 

OCTOBER 1

Halloween Event Night – River View Campground and Recreation Center

From 4pm-11pm, come join us for Trick-or-Treating through the campsites, Soup Supper, costume costest with prizes, and games including Euchre and Texas Hold’em.

Map it! 5755 North Townline Road, Sterling, MI 48659

 

OCTOBER 1-2

Halloween Weekend – Taylor’s Lost Haven Campground

Hay rides, Trick-or-Treating, costumes, and site decorating.

Map it! 5300 Townhall Rd, Beaverton, MI 48612

 

Fall Festival / Arts and Crafts Show – Cornwell’s Turkeyville

Map it! 18935 15 1/2 Mile Road, Marshall, MI 49068

 

OCTOBER 2-4

Great Pumpkin Tricks or Treats Weekend – Frankenmuth Jellystone

A fall celebration that includes pumpkin painting, spooky mini-golf, costume parade and trick or treating. This weekend will also have the annual Great Pumpkin Hunt.

Map it!

 

OCTOBER 7-8

2016 Halloween Event – Duck Creek RV Resort

Decorate your site for a chance to win a gift certificate! Hayrides in the enchanted pumpkin patch, movies, crafts, pumpkin carving, Trick-or-Treat, games, and a haunted trail. Activities are for registered campers and their paid guests only.

Map it! 1155 W Riley Thompson Rd, Muskegon, MI 49445

 

Halloween Sweet Treat and Scare – Vacation Station RV Resort

Don’t miss out on the biggest weekend of the season! Pumpkin carving, games, Trick-or-Treating, and a special scare for those who dare!

Map it! 4895 W US Highway 10, Ludington, MI 49431

 

Halloween Weekend – Gateway Park Campground

Be prepared to get spooked!

Map it! 4111 West Hallet Rd, Hillsdale, MI 49242

  

OCTOBER 7-9

Chili Cook Off and Canadian Thanksgiving – Thousand Trails St. Clair RV Resort

Who has the BEST chili in town? Submit yours to our panel of judges for a chance to win a fabulous prize. On Sunday we will be celebrating with our friends to the north with a Canadian thanksgiving feast. We will supply the ham and turkey; but you must bring a side dish to pass.

Map it! 21299 Wadhams Road, Saint Clair, MI 48079

 

Crocktoberfest Weekend – Hidden Ridge RV Resort

Map it! 2306 12th Street, Hopkins, MI 49328

 

Spooky Spookwalk Weekend – Jellystone Park at Barton Lake

It’s a graveyard smash! We are bringing back our Spooky Spookwalk for a scary night of fun! You can also enjoy ceramics, candle making, sandy candy, bingo, wagon rides and much more!
**Trick-or-Treating has been added for Saturday afternoon! Please bring your costumes & candy if you wish to participate!

Map it! 140 Lane 201 Baron Lake, Fremont, IN 46737

 

Halloween Camping Weekend – North Park Campground

Map it! 836 N. Huron Avenue, Harbor Beach, MI 48441

 

Halloween & BBQ Dinner – Taylor’s Beach Campground

Take the night off from cooking on Saturday, award winning Hickory BBQ & Grill will be serving their delicious fresh smoked food starting at 4 pm by the shuffle board court. Trophies will be awarded for: Best pet’s costume ◦ Best adult costume ◦ Best child’s costume ◦ Best decorated campsite, $100.00 CA$H prize for 1st place winner, $50.00 for 2nd & 3rd. Enjoy trick or treating from camper to camper and at the office. DJ dance party at the GIGANTIC bonfire. Crafts and fun activities

Map it! 6197 N Burkhart Rd, Howell, MI 48855

 

Spooktacular Columbus Day Weekend – Twin Mills Camping Resort

Come join us at Twin Mills for some trick or treating! We’ll have a haunted barn, crafts, magic pumpkin seed, a costume contest for all ages, a pumpkin carving contest, mystery scavenger hunt, what’s in the box?, pumpkin golf, along with many more spooktacular events!

Map it! 1675 IN-120, Howe, IN 46746

 

OCTOBER 7-9 AND 14-16

Fall Harvest Weekends – Wesleyan Woods Family Campground

The beginning of fall marks the end of summer and the end of the camping season for many. The Fall Harvest Weekends are an annual event to celebrate the coming of fall and the time of change. The leaves are changing, crops are being harvested, and Halloween and Thanksgiving are just around the corner. It is a time to relax by a warm fire while enjoying time with friends and family.

Map it! 4320 Caine Road, Vassar, MI 48768

 

OCTOBER 7 AND 14

Boo Bash – Addison Oaks County Park

Frightful fun with costume contest for all ages, campground trick or treating, Halloween face painting, inflatables, haunted house, family games, costumed DJ dance, campsite decorating contest, Halloween crafts and wagon rides.

Map it! 1480 West Romeo Road, Leonard, MI 48367

OCTOBER 8-9

Halloween Weekend – Lighthouse Village RV Resort

Map it! 1001 24 Mile Road, Homer, MI 49245

 

Halloween Weekend – Sunny Brook RV Resort

Pumpkin carving and Trick-or-Treating are just two of the fun events for campers this weekend!

Map it! 68300 County Rd 388, South Haven, MI 49090

 

OCTOBER 10

Chili Cook Off – Sunset Bay Marina & Campground

 

OCTOBER 9-11

Boo Boo’s Halloween WeekendFrankenmuth Jellystone

Family costume judging and trick or treating. Saturday night DJ and fall crafts make for a great weekend.

Map it! 339 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

 

OCTOBER 12

Polkafest – Bay Mills Resort & Casinos

Norm Siess Variety Band / Richie Yurkovich & Polkarioty

 

OCTOBER 14-16

Fall Festival – Lake of Dreams Campground

Do you enjoy the fall colors? Red, orange, green, yellow or gold – you will see them all. Take a walk on the nature trails and enjoy the crisp fall air.  Join us for the donut eating contest as well as several other activities. Hayrides on Saturday evening.

Map it! 1000 S. Fenmore Road     Merrill, MI 48637 

 

Halloween Weekend – Thousand Trails St. Clair RV Resort

Don’t miss out on the BEST celebration of the season. We offer tricks and treats, costume contests, frights and scares, a haunted hayride, and haunted house. Plus, don’t miss out on a chance to win some awesome prizes for site decorations and decorated pumpkins. This weekend books FAST, please book early.

Map it! 21299 Wadhams Road, Saint Clair, MI 48079

 

Scares and Screams Weekend – Twin Mills Camping Resort

Come and join us for trick or treating, a site decorating contest, mummy wrap, costume contest, free hot chocolate and donuts, face painting, make a tombstone, donut eating contest, jack-o-lantern game, and a haunted barn. Don’t miss out on a haunting good time!

Map it! 1675 IN-120, Howe, IN 46746

 

Halloween Weekend – Hidden Ridge RV Resort

Kids crafts, pumpkin roll and pumpkin chuck contests, Crazy Hat wagon ride, face painting, Trick-or-Treat, site decorating contest, haunted house, haunted trail, doughnuts and coffee, caramel apples, and a street party.

Map it! 2306 12th Street, Hopkins, MI 49328

 

OCTOBER 16-18

Yogi Bear’s Halloween Weekend Frankenmuth Jellystone

Glowing wagon ride, trick or treating, costume judging, pumpkin painting and awards for the best decorated campsite.

Map it! 339 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

 

OCTOBER 23-25

Fall Fun Weekend – Frankenmuth Jellystone

Fall crafts, spooky relays and more!

Map it! 339 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734

 

OCTOBER 24

Halloween Bash Costume Party – Sunset Bay Marina & Campground

 

OCTOBER 30-NOVEMBER 1

Laid Back Camping Weekend – Frankenmuth Jellystone

Movies, board games and fall crafts can all be enjoyed this weekend. The indoor pool is heated and ready!

Map it! 339 Weiss St, Frankenmuth, MI 48734