Spooktacular Halloween Camping Near Columbus, Ohio at Jellystone Park™
Looking for Halloween camping near Columbus, Ohio that’s big on memories and light on stress? Jellystone Park™ Columbus North turns October into a no-boredom zone with three signature Halloween events—packed with costumes, trick-or-treating, haunted thrills, and park-wide activities the whole crew will love. Open to campers and day pass guests. 👻🎃
3 Weekends. Endless Halloween.
October 3–5: Halloween Hijinks — A Halloween Hullabaloo
Kick off spooky season with costume contests for all ages (pets too 🐾), park-wide trick-or-treating, and site & golf cart decorating contests—one lucky winner scores a free night of camping next Halloween. Brave the Haunted Trail and Haunted House, then catch the Halloween Science Show with Dr. Whiz Bang—bubbling cauldrons, wild reactions, and plenty of “whoa.”
October 10–12: Halloween Haunts at Jellystone Park™
Round two brings the classics—costumes, trick-or-treating, and decorating contests—plus more haunted chills on the trail and in the house. Cap it off with magician Ron Spangler, delivering clever, spooky illusions that will have kids (and grown-ups) wide-eyed.
October 17–19: Witching Hour Wonders — A Halloween Adventure
Close out October with the full lineup: costumes, treats, decorating bragging rights, and hair-raising haunts. Then let our face painter work their magic—transforming little campers into pumpkins, pirates, and everything in between.
Good to know: All Halloween activities are open to overnight campers and day pass guests. Not staying overnight? Snag a Day Pass and join the party.
Level Up with a Halloween Fun Pass 🎟️
Upgrade your getaway with a Halloween Fun Pass—packed with the good stuff kids ask for (so you don’t have to keep saying “maybe later”). All the thrills for only $61.99 and includes:
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Gem Mining Bag
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Choice of Character Teeny Beenie
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Tie-Dye T-Shirt
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Medium Ceramic
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Slushie with a Souvenir Cup
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Bag of Mini Donuts
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VIP Meet & Greet with a Bear
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Magic Pumpkin Patch — Plant your “seeds,” come back to a pumpkin surprise!
Why Halloween at Jellystone Park™ Columbus North?
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Family-first: Hourly activities, treats, characters, and zero “I’m bored” energy.
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Spooky (not gory): Age-appropriate thrills—save the nightmares for the haunted house.
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Easy planning: Day Pass or overnight, plus optional Halloween Fun Pass to bundle the must-haves.
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Pet costumes welcome: Because the dog in a taco outfit always wins hearts.