Thinking about a Halloween camping trip this October? Fireside RV Resort, tucked into Ponchatoula, Louisiana, throws its Halloween Spooktacular on every Saturday in October 2026 (Oct 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31), and you stay right on the grounds in a full-hookup RV site or one of our furnished cabins. You’re about an hour outside New Orleans here and a quick 50 minutes from Baton Rouge, so it’s an easy haul for the whole family.
These weekends fill up fast, so if October is on your radar, it pays to lock in your dates early.
When is the Halloween Spooktacular at Fireside RV Resort?
The Halloween Spooktacular runs on every Saturday in October 2026: October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. Each Saturday is the big event day, and the Friday night before (October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30) kicks things off with Spooky Spins, our DJ dance party. Pick whichever weekend suits you, because every October weekend gets the full treatment.
Since the dates and the lineup can shift a little year to year, it’s smart to check our event calendar before you book so you’ve got the latest schedule.
What happens on a Spooktacular weekend?
A lot! The Saturday Spooktacular packs a full day of family fun into the resort. Here’s what’s on the schedule:
- Pumpkin carving contest so bring your best jack-o’-lantern ideas
- Site decorating competition where campers go all out on their spots
- Hay rides around the grounds
- Costume contest so break out your best look
- Trick-or-treat through the campground
- Bingo and a jambalaya cook-off
- Live music to close it out
Friday night’s Spooky Spins DJ dance party is the warm-up, so you can roll in after work, set up camp, and let the kids burn off some energy before the main event. It’s the kind of weekend where neighbors become friends and the whole loop smells like jambalaya.
Where to stay for Halloween weekends near New Orleans
You’ve got two easy ways to join the Spooktacular: back your own rig onto a full-hookup site, or grab one of our cabins if you’re traveling without a camper. Fireside has 165 full-hookup sites and 10 cabins, all on quiet, well-spaced, level ground with fast free WiFi. Better yet, there’s no junk padding the bill: we skip the reservation service fee, any site-lock charge, and the so-called resort fee that other places slip in, so your quoted rate is the rate you pay.
One thing to know: the Halloween activities are for overnight guests, so you’ll reserve a site or cabin for the weekend rather than planning a day trip. Here’s how the October 2026 rates shake out:
Resort event weekends add $10 a night per site, and if you’re staying a while, our weekly deal hands you a free night when you pay for six. For current pricing and to claim your spot, swing by our rates page, or reserve an RV site or cabin straight away.
How far is the campground from New Orleans and Baton Rouge?
Fireside sits right at Exit 47 off I-12 in Ponchatoula, which puts you close to a big chunk of southeast Louisiana. New Orleans is about an hour out, Baton Rouge runs roughly 50 minutes, and downtown Hammond is barely 10 minutes up the road. So you can camp for Halloween and still day-trip into the city when the mood strikes.
Can I catch an LSU game the same weekend?
You sure can. LSU plays a couple of home games at Tiger Stadium in Baton Rouge during our Spooktacular stretch, and that’s only about a 50-minute drive from your campsite. The 2026 home slate includes McNeese on October 3 and Mississippi State on October 17, both Saturdays that line up perfectly with a Halloween camping weekend. Kickoff times get announced closer to game day, so check the official LSU schedule for the latest.
And if you love a good watch party, mark November 7. That’s Veterans Day Weekend at Fireside, a separate November event where we host an LSU versus Alabama watch party with fireworks at halftime and live music from Na Na Sha. Tiger fans, you’re gonna love it.
Tips for planning your Halloween camping weekend
A few things to keep in mind so your Spooktacular weekend goes smooth:
- Reserve ahead. October is our busiest stretch, and the Halloween weekend itself goes first. The sooner you grab a site, the better your pick.
- Pack layers. Late-October evenings in Louisiana can turn cool, so bring a hoodie for the hay ride and the evening concert.
- Bring your decorations. The site decorating competition is a blast, and half the fun is seeing what everyone puts up. String lights, pumpkins, a few cobwebs, and you’re in the running.
- Plan your costumes ahead. The costume contest is a weekend highlight, so don’t leave yours at home.
- Cabin folks, pack linens. Our cabins come furnished and sleep six, but you’ll want your own sheets, pillows, and towels.
Frequently Asked Questions
Every Saturday in October 2026: October 3, 10, 17, 24, and 31. The Friday night before each one opens with the Spooky Spins DJ dance party.
Yes. The Spooktacular is for overnight guests, so you’ll grab an RV site or a cabin for the weekend. It’s not a day-pass event.
Absolutely. Trick-or-treating, the costume contest, pumpkin carving, hay rides, and bingo are all built for families, and the whole resort stays quiet and kid-friendly.
Costumes, a carvable pumpkin, site decorations, and some warm layers for cool evenings. Cabin guests should also pack their own linens and towels.
About an hour, roughly 50 miles. From New Orleans, take I-10 west to I-55 north, then I-12 east to Exit 47. Baton Rouge is closer at about 50 minutes, and Hammond is only 10 minutes out.
No RV? No problem. We’ve got 10 furnished cabins, each sleeping six, so you can enjoy the Halloween fun without a camper. Just pack your own linens.
Ready to book your Halloween weekend?
Fireside RV Resort sits an hour outside New Orleans and 50 minutes from Baton Rouge, at Exit 47 off Interstate 12 in Ponchatoula. October weekends go quick, so pick your weekend and lock in your spot today. We’ll save you a place by the campfire!
