Five Weekends of Spooktacular Halloween Family Fun | Oct. 3 – Nov. 2, 2025
If you’re looking for the ultimate fall tradition, Jellystone Park Pelahatchie—affectionately known as Yogi on the Lake—is the place to be! We don’t just do Halloween—we do it bigger, better, and spookier than anyone else in Mississippi.
With five full weekends of Halloween magic, it’s the perfect place for families to get outside, get creative, and get silly. Whether you’re spending the weekend camping or just joining us for the day, every guest is welcome to join in the fall fun. Come for one weekend or come for all five—each one is packed with unforgettable experiences.
Choose your spooky weekend (or come back for more):
- October 3–5, 2025
- October 10–12, 2025
- October 17–19, 2025
- October 24–26, 2025
- October 31–November 2, 2025
Here’s what’s brewing at the campground cauldron…
- Glow Ghost Rides: Jump aboard and ride into the night! Our glow-in-the-dark ghost ride is a fan favorite—filled with giggles, glowing lights, and just the right amount of goosebumps.
- Magic Pumpkin Patch: Not your average pumpkin patch! Kids will be amazed when they “plant” a pumpkin seed and come back later to find a magically grown surprise waiting for them.
- Scarecrow Making Contest: Bring your hay-stuffing A-game! Get creative, silly, or spooky—then show off your scarecrow to our panel of judges (aka: the bears).
- Costume Contest & Site Decorating Contest: Whether you’re dressing yourself or decking out your site, go big or gourd home! Prizes await the best-dressed campers and the spookiest setups.
- Golf Cart Decorating Contest: We love a parade of pumpkinmobiles! Break out the cobwebs, skeletons, lights, and fog machines—then cruise in style.
- Interactive Scary Story with a Bear: Gather ‘round for a spooky tale told under the stars… with a surprise furry storyteller. Yogi Bear may drop in for a not-so-scary scare!
- I Scream! You Scream! We All Scream for Ice Cream Socials: Because the best way to recover from fright night is with a scoop of something sweet. Join us for laughs, sprinkles, and syrupy fun.
- Not-So-Haunted Kiddie Trail: Designed for our tiniest campers, this gentle trail offers Halloween charm without the chills.
- Haunted Trail of Terror: Dare to enter if you’re feeling brave! With jump scares, creepy creatures, and heart-racing thrills, this one’s not for the faint of heart.
- Eyeball Scavenger Hunt: Keep your eyes peeled! (Literally.) Our spooky scavenger hunt has campers of all ages searching high and low for hidden “eyeballs” around the park.
- Vampire Donuts: Start your spooky morning with a bite—our signature Vampire Donuts are a delicious (and hilarious) Halloween treat.
This isn’t your average pumpkin patch pit stop—it’s the ultimate Halloween getaway for families who want to laugh, shriek, decorate, snack, and make memories that last a lifetime.
Pick your weekend and book early—this Mississippi Halloween tradition fills up fast for both campers and day guests!
