Halloween and pumpkin-flavored everything is just around the corner. And now is a perfect time to start planning Halloween road trips! So grab a glass of warm cider, rent a campervan or Class C that fits the whole family, and head to Halloween-themed festivals until your fall fix is properly satiated.
Here are 8 of our favorites with nearby camping for RVs — perfect for Halloween road trips!
RVs For Rent Near You
La Union Corn Maze — Anthony, New Mexico
When: September 23-November 5
Where to camp: El Paso West / Anthony KOA, TX
Get blissfully lost in a magical 15-acre maze. And while the maze is the main attraction, all members of the family can get in the Halloween spirit with haunted pallet mazes, an 18-acre pumpkin patch, 5-acre playground, live music, tube slides, and even a mini zipline.
What to drive
To kick off your RV search in New Mexico, here are some options:
Haunted Happenings — Salem, Massachusetts
When: October 1-31
Check out this list of nearby campgrounds that’ll put you right in on the action.
A perfect combination of beautiful New England color and season-long festivities focused on the scary side of Halloween. For the entire month of October, Salem comes alive with ghost tours, haunted houses, the Salem Witch Museum, family film nights, and plenty of trick-or-treating hijinks.
Oh and did we mention the pumpkin patches? The whole Salem, MA region rolls out a bunch of patches like the ones at Berlin Orchards and Connor’s Farm so you and the family can have your pick of the pumpkin anywhere you turn.
What to drive
To kick off your RV search in Massachusetts, here are some options:
THE Pumpkin Patch — Sauvie Island, Oregon
When: Open through October
Where to camp: Bayport RV Park and Campground
Any place that’s bold enough to call itself THE pumpkin patch is a must-see. This Oregon tradition is on a river island that’s easily accessible via the Sauvie Island Bridge. The Patch features an animal barn, a massive corn maze, homemade hard cider, and — of course — all the pumpkins you can pick.
Sauvie Island is a beautiful spot near Portland that can also serve as a jumping-off point for a fall RV trip along the Oregon coast.
What to drive
To kick off your RV search in Oregon, here are some options:
Jack-o-lantern Spectacular — Louisville, Kentucky
When: September 28-October 31
Where to camp: Louisville North Campground
This Halloween spectacular features 5,000 carved pumpkins and a ⅓-mile walking trail that transforms into an illuminated art show as soon as the sun sets on Iroquois State Park. The event runs from dusk to 11 pm Sunday through Thursday, and dusk to midnight on Friday and Saturday nights.
What to drive
To kick off your RV search in Kentucky, here are some options:
MacDonald’s Ranch — Scottsdale, Arizona
When: September 30th – October 29th
Where to camp: Mesa/Apache Junction KOA
MacDonald’s ranch combines an Arizona cowboy experience with an epic pumpkin patch. You and the family can enjoy activities like horseback rides, cowboy cookouts, a hay bale maze, and even a petting zoo! Because it’s located in Scottsdale, you’ll also be centrally located to many Arizona RVing attractions like the Sonoran Desert and Sedona, AZ — two wonderful (and sunny) places to experience fall.
What to drive
Here are some options in the Scottsdale area:
Autumn at the Arboretum — Dallas, Texas
When: September 16-November 5th
Where to camp: Sandy Lake RV Resort
Located in the Dallas Arboretum, this nationally acclaimed pumpkin village features pumpkin houses and creative displays comprised of over 90,000 pumpkins, gourds, and squash. Events run all month long with Halloween-themed films, cooking classes, and a breathtaking display of over 150,000 colorful autumn flowers.
What to drive
To kick off your RV search in Dallas, here are some options:
Papa’s Pumpkin Patch — Bismarck, North Dakota
When: September 10 – October 21.
Where to camp: Bismarck KOA
Named by The Travel Channel as one of the Top 10 Pumpkin Patches in the U.S., Papa’s Pumpkin patch is the quintessential midwestern pumpkin experience. You and the kiddos can enjoy horse-drawn hayrides, a barrel train, zip lines, and more. Oh and don’t forget to try your hand at Papa’s infamous bale maze made from over 700 straw bales!
What to drive
To kick off your North Dakota RV search, here are some options:
A Petrified Forest — Altamonte Springs, Florida
When: September 29-October 28
Where to camp: Orlando/Kissimmee KOA
Recently voted one of the “must-see” haunted houses in Florida, Petrified Forest sports three terrifying trails plus special events like “Total Eclipse Night” where things get extra scary. Or in their words, “You, our monsters, one glow stick…no lights.” Enter at your own risk, and keep coming back to experience different trails.
What to drive
To kick off your RV search in Florida, here are some options:
Halloween road trips are our favorite way to get into the spooky spirit! Rent an RV, deck it out in true Halloween fashion, and hit the road to the best pumpkin patches, scare trails, and fall fest around the US.
