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Campground Halloween Event (Registered Campers Only)

10/19/2024 | St. Francois State Park | Bonne Terre, MO

Registered campers are invited to partake in some Halloween fun at the St. Francois State Park campground on Oct. 19!

Event Schedule:

5-6 p.m. – Costume Contest

The costume contest photo booth will run from 5-6 p.m. at the 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. Winners will be announced, and prizes will be delivered to the winners' campsites.

6:30-8 p.m. – Trick-or-Treating

Trick-or-treating will take place in the park campground from 6:30-8 p.m. for registered campers and their guests only. Participating campsites will be given a Halloween placard to post at the time of registration. Campers are responsible for providing the candy for trick-or-treaters. Trick-or-treaters should bring a flashlight and a bag for candy.

8 p.m. – Best Decorated Campsite Award Presented

Registered campers may participate in a Halloween-themed campsite decorating contest. Campsites will be judged during the trick-or-treating. Awards for best decorated sites will be given at 8 p.m.


If you want to participate in the costume contest or trick-or-treating but don't want to stay overnight, be sure to check out our public Halloween event happening on Oct. 26.

For more information about these events, you can also call the park office at 573-358-2173.

Click here for a complete list of fall fun events in Missouri State Parks.

St. Francois State Park is located at:

8920 U.S. Highway 67 N., Bonne Terre, MO | 573-358-2173

Associated activities

  • Camping