S’mores may be the king of camping desserts, but this Halloween, we’re giving the classic campfire treat the night off!
October nights at Splashway Campground are made for gathering together, enjoying the cooler weather, and making something delicious. Add a little Halloween magic, and snack time can become one of the most memorable parts of your camping trip.
Grab your little ghosts and goblins and try one or all of these spooky campfire treats!
Monster Banana Boats
Turn an ordinary banana boat into a monster masterpiece!
Start with a banana and let everyone fill theirs with favorite toppings like chocolate, mini marshmallows, peanut butter, caramel, or crushed cookies. Once warmed, add candy eyes to give your creation its own silly monster face.
Make a family competition and see who can create the funniest-looking monster!
Make it Spooky: Give every monster a name before you eat it.
Witchy Campfire Cones
No bubbling cauldron required!
Fill ice cream cones with a magical mix of chocolate, marshmallows, candy pieces, fruit, or other favorite treats. Wrap the cones appropriately for your cooking method and warm them until everything inside is gooey and delicious.
For extra Halloween fun, set up a Witch’s Treat Bar and let everyone choose their own “potion ingredients.”
Will yours be chocolatey, fruity, crunchy, or a little bit of everything?
Mummy Cinnamon Rolls
These mummies are definitely more sweet than scary!
Prepare cinnamon rolls according to your preferred campsite cooking method. Then use the icing to create mummy-like stripes across the top. Add two candy eyes, and suddenly breakfast has turned into a Halloween treat.
These would be especially fun for a cool October morning at the campground.
Family Challenge: Who can make the silliest mummy face?
Witch’s Brew Popcorn Mix
Every witch needs a special brew, and this one is made for snacking!
Start with popcorn and let the family create a Halloween snack mix using ingredients like:
- Popcorn
- Chocolate candies
- Mini marshmallows
- Candy corn
- Cereal
- Pumpkin seeds
- Dried fruit
- Halloween sprinkles
Put everything into a big bowl, give it a stir, and you’ve created your very own Witch’s Brew!
Pack individual portions for an afternoon campground adventure or save it for a Halloween movie night back at your campsite.
Campfire Caramel Apples
Nothing says fall quite like a caramel apple!
Bring apples along on your camping trip and turn dessert into a family decorating activity. Dip or drizzle them with caramel and then let everyone add their favorite toppings.
Try crushed pretzels, chocolate pieces, sprinkles, chopped nuts, or crushed cookies.
For Halloween, add candy eyes or colorful sprinkles and create Monster Caramel Apples.
Just be prepared; things might get a little sticky!
Create a Campsite Dessert Challenge
Can’t decide which treat to make? Turn dessert into a competition!
Divide the family into teams or let everyone create their own Halloween masterpiece. When you’re finished, award silly titles like Spookiest Treat, Most Creative, Best Monster, Messiest Masterpiece, and Treat Most Likely to Disappear First.
No fancy prize is needed. Halloween bragging rights are plenty!
A Frightfully Fun Night at the Campground
Halloween camping is about more than costumes and trick-or-treating. It’s about spending time together, laughing around the campsite, trying something new, and creating traditions your family will look forward to every October.
So this Halloween, give the s’mores a break. Make some monster banana boats, mix up a batch of Witch’s Brew, decorate caramel apples, or create a spooky treat of your own.
Then pull up a camping chair, enjoy your creation, and get ready for another frightfully fun night at Splashway Campground.
Happy Halloween and happy camping!