A family dressed as ghosts in front of a camp lit with purple lights

Halloween camping · Tonto National Forest

Haunted
Hootenanny

Three nights of frightful fun under the stars.
October 23–25, 2026

Register your camp Last year's photos
When
Fri Oct 23 – Sun Oct 25
Arrive Friday whenever you can
Where
Sierra Anchas, Tonto National Forest
Exact coordinates and GPS tracks sent to registered campers
Bring
Camp gear, costumes, decorations
Plus a side dish or dessert for Saturday's potluck
Register by
October 19
So we can size the BBQ feast

What wicked fun awaits

Three days of Halloween hijinks in the wild

Whether you're a seasoned overlander or new to the crew, bring your camping gear, your creativity, and your Halloween spirit.

Trick-or-Treat Extravaganza

Kids and kids-at-heart make the rounds through every decorated camp. More camps, better candy haul.

Camp & Rig Decorating Contest

Cobwebs, lanterns, inflatable ghosts. Transform your camp into a Halloween masterpiece and win bragging rights.

Costume Contest

Come dressed to impress or terrify. Family themes strongly encouraged, dogs welcome to compete.

Group BBQ Feast

We fire up the smoker for pulled pork Saturday night. You bring a side or a dessert to share.

The spine-tingling schedule

Friday to Sunday

Trail rides and outdoor skills classes may be offered Saturday or Sunday depending on group interest. Tell us on the form.

  1. FridayOctober 23

    Arrive when you can and set up camp. Gather around the fire after dark for ghost stories and getting acquainted.

  2. SaturdayOctober 24 · the big night

    Decorate your camp and prep costumes by day. Pulled pork BBQ potluck at dusk, then trick-or-treating through the camps, costume judging, and decorating awards.

  3. SundayOctober 25

    Relaxing morning, cinnamon rolls off the smoker, and fond farewells.

Last year in the forest

Photos from Hootenanny 2025

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The official song

The Hootenanny has its own anthem

Debuted around the campfire in 2025. Take it home, learn the words, and be ready to sing along on Saturday night.

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Haunted Hootenanny 2025

1Who's coming
2Your party
3When you'll be there
4Emergency contact

We'll email a confirmation and, closer to the event, coordinates and the recommended GPS track.