camping

Voices in the dark. Macabre souvenirs. Campers and hikers share their creepiest experiences, and we never want to go in the woods again.

Peace and quiet is one of the allures of camping—but sometimes, that silence is filled with sounds so chilling, they burrow into a camper's mind forever.

From lurking strangers to terrifying predators in the dark, these camping stories give The Blair Witch Project a run for its money.

I heard this bizarre plopping noise outside my tent. I ignored it—then the next morning, I found a scene out of a nightmare.

My dad was on a camping trip with friends. One night, he woke up and unzipped the tent to take a leak in the dark, only to be greeted by a terrifying sight.

After a day of hiking, I was in agony and passed out. I woke up to slow, heavy footsteps around camp. My blood ran cold when I realized what was out there.