There's the story of the haunted campsite. People who camp there at night often hear strange whispers. Legend has it that a group of settlers were massacred there long ago. Their spirits are said to still roam the area, making the nights filled with unease. The cold spots that are felt are thought to be the presence of the ghosts.
The story of the ghostly camper also sends chills. A lone camper was found dead in the woods with a terrified look on his face. Ever since then, those who camp near the spot claim to see a shadowy figure moving around their tents at night, as if the dead camper is still there, lost in the afterlife.
One classic ghost campfire story is about the hitchhiking ghost. A traveler picks up a young girl on a desolate road. The girl is silent and when they reach her destination, she vanishes. Later, the traveler discovers that the girl died in an accident on that very road years ago.
One scary campfire ghost story is about a hiker who got lost in the woods. As night fell, he found an old, abandoned cabin. Inside, he heard strange whispers. When he lit a candle, he saw a shadowy figure on the wall that seemed to be reaching for him. He ran out into the night, but the figure followed him, moaning all the while. He finally made it to a road and was picked up by a passing car, but he could still see the figure in the rear - view mirror until they were far away.
There was a story of a group of friends camping by a lake. At night, while sitting around the campfire, they heard a strange splashing sound from the lake. One of them shone a flashlight towards the water and saw a pale face just beneath the surface. They all froze. Then, the face started to rise slowly out of the water. It was a woman in a white dress, dripping wet. She walked towards them without making a sound. The friends were so scared that they ran back to their cars and drove away as fast as they could, never to return to that campsite again.
In some parts of Oregon, there's a tale of a ghostly Native American warrior. According to the story, around campfires near certain historical sites, you might hear the sound of his war cries and see a shadowy figure on horseback. It is thought that he is protecting the land that was once his tribe's territory.
One classic is the story of the Headless Scout. Legend has it that a young scout got lost in the woods during a camping trip. He was never found alive, and ever since, people claim to see a headless figure in scout uniform wandering the forest near the old campsite at night.
There might be a story of a lost girl in Hartwood Acres. The story goes that many years ago, a young girl got separated from her family during a picnic. Since then, people around the campfires claim to have heard the faint sobs of a girl. Some even say they've seen a blurry figure of a girl in a white dress, wandering near the picnic areas as if still looking for her family. It gives a very eerie feeling especially when the night is quiet and the fire is the only light.
Here's another. 'The Woman in White'. There was a beautiful woman who was jilted at the altar on her wedding day. Heartbroken, she threw herself into a nearby river. Now, on Halloween nights, she can be seen walking along the riverbank, dressed all in white. Her face is pale as a ghost, and she weeps silently. If you happen to cross her path, she will stare at you with her sad, empty eyes, and it's said that a feeling of deep sorrow will overcome you. Some who have seen her claim that she disappears into thin air when you blink.
One cub scout campfire ghost story could be about a lost hiker in the woods near the camp. Legend has it that at night, you can see his shadowy figure still searching for the way out. He got separated from his group long ago and perished in the cold forest. Now, his spirit roams, and if you listen closely on a quiet campfire night, you might hear his faint cries for help.
One classic fantasy campfire story is about a lost forest spirit. In a deep, ancient forest, there was a small, mischievous spirit that got separated from its family. It wandered through the thick trees, leaving a trail of glittering dust. As the night fell, a group of travelers noticed the strange glow. They followed it and found the spirit huddled under a large mushroom. The spirit, in return for their kindness, led them to a hidden spring with water that had magical healing powers.
One classic Campfire Christmas Story could be about a lost reindeer that stumbles upon a group of children having a campfire on Christmas Eve. The children take care of the reindeer and in return, it leads Santa to their small, forgotten village, and they all have a wonderful Christmas.
One of the scariest campfire ghost stories is about a hiker who got lost in the woods. As night fell, he found an old, abandoned cabin. Inside, there was a cold, damp feeling. He lit a fire in the fireplace and as he was warming himself, he heard a soft whispering. It seemed to be coming from the walls. He tried to ignore it, but then he saw a shadowy figure pass by the window. Terrified, he ran out into the night, only to realize he was being chased by something unseen. He ran and ran until he collapsed, and when he woke up, he was back at the start of the trail, but he could still hear the whispers in his head.