Halloween Bash: It's Haunting in the Park

10/26/2024 | Sam A. Baker State Park | Patterson, MO

Calling all goblins, ghosts and creatures of the night. Join us for an evening of Halloween frights and fun! Come dressed up as your favorite character and trick or treat your way through the campgrounds. Halloween games, interpretive activities and a haunted hike will be part of the festivities. End the evening with s'mores around a campfire. Remember to bring a flashlight!

Event Schedule:
  • 4-6 p.m. – Trick-or-treating in the campground; trunk or treat near the recycling station by the Mudlick Mountain Store and Grill
  • 5-8 p.m. – Games and interpretive activities, free food, photo booth, and campfire and s'mores – all around the Mudlick Mountain Store and Grill
  • 6-8 p.m. – Haunted hike on Shut-Ins Trail (no pets, please) – hike is offered repeatedly between 6 and 8 p.m.

ATTENTION, CAMPERS: You’re invited to participate in the Sixth Annual Campsite Decorating Contest. Prizes will be awarded.  

Free parking will be available at the basketball court, Shelter 1, the visitor center and the field. Accessible parking will be at the CCC Lodge.

This event is free and open to the public, and there is no need to register. The event is subject to cancellation due to inclement weather. 

For more information, contact the park concession at 573-856-4524. 

Event time: 4 p.m. - 8 p.m.

Click here to see the flyer.

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

Sam A. Baker State Park is located at:

5580 State Highway 143, Patterson, MO | 573-856-4411

Associated activities

  • Camping
  • Hiking
  • Interpretive Programs