Campground Halloween Event (Registered Campers Only)
10/17/2026 | St. Francois State Park | Bonne Terre, MO.
Registered campers are invited to partake in some Halloween fun at St. Francois State Park's annual campground Halloween event.
Activities will include a costume contest, trick-or-treating, and a campsite decorating contest. Regular camping fees apply, but the activities themselves are free. All activities will take place in the campground.
This event is for registered campers and their guests only. See the bottom of this page for information about the park's public Halloween event, scheduled for Oct. 24.
Event Schedule:
5-6 p.m. – costume contest
The costume contest photo booth will run from 5-6 p.m. at the campground amphitheater, located behind the showerhouse. Stop by to have your picture taken to be entered into the contest.
There will be five categories: 0-3 years old, 4-7 years old, 8-12 years old, 13 years and older, and best group costume. Please keep costumes family-friendly. Park staff will determine the winners and will deliver prizes to their campsites.
6:30-8 p.m. – Trick-or-Treating
Trick-or-treating will take place in the basic and electric loops of the campground from 6:30-8 p.m. It is open to registered campers and their guests only.
Campers are responsible for providing the candy for trick-or-treaters. Participating campsites will be given a Halloween placard to post at the time of registration. Trick-or-treaters should bring a flashlight and a bag for candy.
For the safety of trick-or-treaters, please avoid driving through the campground during this portion of the event.
8 p.m. – Best-Decorated Campsite Award Presented
Registered campers may participate in a Halloween-themed campsite decorating contest. Campsites will be judged by camping guests during the trick-or-treating. A prize for the best-decorated site will be presented at the winning campsite at 8 p.m.
Similar Events:
On Saturday, Oct. 24, St. Francois will host a version of this event that is open to the general public, including non-campers. See the public Halloween event listing for more information.
In addition, Halloween- and fall-themed events are scheduled for state parks and historic sites throughout Missouri. Please visit Missouri State Parks' fall fun events page for a complete list of fall events.
Park Contact Information:
St. Francois State Park is located at 8920 U.S. Highway 67 N. near Bonne Terre. For more information about the park's Halloween events, as well as general park information, please call the park office at 573-358-2173.