Insider Tips for Making the Most of Your Next Happy Acres Season

New Year, New Campfire Memories

As one year wraps up and another begins, there’s something exciting about looking ahead — especially when “ahead” includes campfires, laughter, familiar faces, and weekends spent at your happy place.

While winter may still be hanging around, this is actually one of the best times of the year to start dreaming, planning, and getting ready for another amazing camping season at Happy Acres. And because you’re part of our Happy Acres family, we want to share a few insider tips, timing secrets, and good-to-know campground wisdom to help you get the most out of the year ahead.

Whether you’re a seasoned regular or planning your first stay, here’s what you’ll be glad you knew…

Timing Matters

Here’s When to Visit (From the People Who Know Best 😉)

May Is One of the Best-Kept Secrets. It is traditionally a slower month — cooler temps, beautiful weather, and some of the biggest, most memorable weekends of the season.

• Cinco de Mayo Weekend — includes a FREE Mexican fiesta + buffet and it sells out every year
• Friends & Family Weekend — always the weekend before Memorial Day and always unforgettable
• Mother’s Day Weekend — something very special is in the works this year… let’s just say it involves “fuzz therapy” and it’s perfect for dog moms 🐾💗

If you’ve never camped with us in May… this might be your year.

Holiday Weekends Fill FAST. If Memorial Day, 4th of July, or Labor Day are “must-do camping weekends” for your family…

👉 Now is the time to book.

Holiday weekends always fill quickly, and we hate when campers miss out.

Weekday Camping = Magical Camping. Want peaceful? Quieter? More space? Lower rates?

✨ Weekday camping is the BEST camping.

The campground feels calm, relaxed, and wonderfully peaceful — the perfect escape.

September Is Underrated — And Incredible. Once school starts, September becomes:

• A little quieter
• A little less expensive
• PERFECT weather
• Pure camping joy

It’s one of our favorite months of the year.

October Is… Wow. Don’t wait to book October.

Our Fall Festivals, haunted hayrides, and Alice sightings have quickly become camper favorites and fill fast for good reason. If you love cozy, spooky, festive fall camping… October at Happy Acres is something special.

Happy Acres Insider Campground Tips

You know we love all of our campsites — but if you love different vibes, here’s some insider guidance you won’t find on a basic map.

For a Quiet, Hidden Experience, Ask about The Skybox.

Our highest point in the campground. Slightly tucked away. Peaceful.

If you know, you know. 😉

For the BEST Sunset Views, Our pond sites feel magical in the evening — peaceful, relaxing, and gorgeous at dusk.

Most Requested Pull-Through Sites

Sites 76 & 77 — loved for convenience + great positioning

They are highly desired, so if you want them… book early.

Right in the Middle of the Action

Site 67. If you love being near the energy, the excitement, and the activity… this is your spot.

Booking Tip from Your Friendly Campground Crew:

Book early = best pricing + best selection.

We genuinely want you to get the experience you’re hoping for — planning now helps!

Let’s Talk — We Want to Hear From You!

Before you click away, we’d love to hear from you:

👉 What was your favorite Happy Acres memory from last season?

A moment, a weekend, a feeling — tell us below. We love reading what you love

👉 Which weekend or event are you MOST excited for this year?

May events? Fall festivals? Holiday camping weekends? Tell us!

Drop your answers in the comments — and as always…

Don't just camp, Camp Happy!

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