Think camping season is over?
Not at Sea Pirate Campground.
This weekend, Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026, fall camping is in full swing with Campers vs. Staff Weekend, and Sea Pirate just added a pretty hard-to-ignore reason to pack the camper and come down to West Creek:
🚨 Flash Sale: Book One Night, Get One Free!
For this weekend only, October 16–18, 2026, new reservations can book one night and get one night FREE.
There is one very important detail:
You must call the Sea Pirate Campground office to receive this promotion.
The Flash Sale cannot be booked online and applies to new reservations only.
So if you have been looking for an excuse to squeeze in another fall camping weekend near Long Beach Island, this may be it.
Campers vs. Staff Weekend at a Glance
This weekend combines a little friendly competition with some classic Sea Pirate favorites:
- Campers vs. Staff Day
- Hayride and Meet Kiwi
- Jumping Pillow
- Ceramics
- Indoor Tie Dye
- Bingo
- Open Craft Hour
- Plus the Book One Night, Get One Free Flash Sale
The big question for Saturday:
Who is going to win the campers or the Sea Pirate staff?
Friday, October 16
The weekend starts Friday evening with two campground favorites.
Jumping Pillow
6:00 PM – 8:00 PM
Let the kids burn off some energy and get the weekend started.
Wristbands must be worn and will be checked.
Hayride and Meet Kiwi
8:20 PM – 9:00 PM
Head over to the office and say hello to Sea Pirate Campground’s mascot, Kiwi, before hopping aboard the hayride.
The hayride begins at 8:30 PM, and Kiwi leaves at that time.
There is something about a fall hayride that just feels right.
Cooler air, campground lights, family piled together, and another Friday night where nobody has to rush home.
Saturday, October 17: Campers vs. Staff Day
Saturday is where the competition begins.
Jumping Pillow
9:30 AM – 11:00 AM
Start Saturday morning with some Jumping Pillow fun.
Wristbands must be worn and will be checked.
Ceramics
11:30 AM – 1:30 PM
Meet in the Treasure Room and choose a ceramic piece to paint.
Pieces range from $1–$15, depending on what you choose.
Acrylic paint is used and can stain clothing, so dress accordingly.
Main Event: Campers vs. Staff Day
2:00 PM – 3:30 PM
This is what the weekend is all about.
Head to the field by the pool and compete in multiple games against members of the Sea Pirate Campground staff.
Campers have the numbers.
Staff members know the campground.
Who has the advantage?
There is only one way to find out.
Bring the kids, bring the competitive spirit, cheer for your side, and see whether the campers can earn bragging rights over the Sea Pirate crew.
Indoor Tie Dye
4:00 PM – 5:00 PM
After the competition, head to the Treasure Room for some tie dye.
Fee applies.
Jumping Pillow
5:30 PM – 6:30 PM
There is still time for another Jumping Pillow session before Saturday night’s Bingo.
Wristbands must be worn and will be checked.
Bingo
7:00 PM – 8:30 PM
Meet in Swashbuckler’s Hall for Bingo.
$1 per board. Cash only.
It is a simple campground tradition, but those are often the best ones: family around the table, a little competition, and everybody waiting for that one last number.
Sunday, October 18
Sunday slows things down with crafts and one more chance for the kids to hit the Jumping Pillow.
Open Craft Hour
10:00 AM – 11:00 AM
Meet in the Treasure Room and choose from a variety of crafts.
Crafts range from $2–$5.
Jumping Pillow
11:30 AM – 1:00 PM
Finish the weekend with one more Jumping Pillow session.
Wristbands must be worn and will be checked.
Fall Camping Near Long Beach Island Is Still Going Strong
October is one of those times of year when camping feels completely different from July and that is part of what makes it so good.
The mornings are cooler.
The campground feels a little quieter.
You can throw on a sweatshirt, grab a cup of coffee, let the kids run around, and enjoy being outside without trying to fit everything into the middle of summer.
And Sea Pirate Campground is just minutes from Long Beach Island, making it easy to combine a fall camping weekend with some time at the Jersey Shore.
Take a drive to LBI.
Walk the beach.
Grab lunch.
Catch the sunset.
Then come back to the campground for activities, a hayride, Bingo, or simply an evening at your campsite.
Camping season is only over when we say it is over.
And this weekend, it is very much alive.
Flash Sale: Book One Night, Get One Night Free
If Campers vs. Staff Weekend was not enough reason to come down, Sea Pirate’s Flash Sale makes this an especially good weekend for a spontaneous fall getaway.
Flash Sale Details
- Book one night and get one night FREE
- Valid October 16–18, 2026 only
- New reservations only
- You must call the Sea Pirate Campground office
- This promotion is not available through online booking
If you want the promotion, do not try to complete the reservation online.
Call the office and mention the Flash Sale.
Frequently Asked Questions About Campers vs. Staff Weekend
When is Campers vs. Staff Weekend?
Campers vs. Staff Weekend takes place Friday, October 16 through Sunday, October 18, 2026 at Sea Pirate Campground.
What is the main event?
The main event is Campers vs. Staff Day on Saturday from 2:00 PM to 3:30 PM.
Campers will compete against Sea Pirate staff members in multiple games.
Is Sea Pirate Campground offering a special this weekend?
Yes. Sea Pirate Campground is running a Book One Night, Get One Free Flash Sale for this weekend.
Who qualifies for the Flash Sale?
The promotion is available for new reservations only for the October 16–18 weekend.
Can I book the Flash Sale online?
No.
You must call the Sea Pirate Campground office to receive the promotion.
The offer is not available through online booking.
Can kids meet Kiwi this weekend?
Yes. Hayride and Meet Kiwi takes place Friday evening from 8:20 PM to 9:00 PM.
The hayride begins at 8:30 PM.
Is Bingo happening Saturday night?
Yes. Bingo is scheduled for 7:00 PM–8:30 PM Saturday in Swashbuckler’s Hall.
Boards are $1 each, cash only.
Are there activities for younger children?
Yes. Weekend activities include the Jumping Pillow, ceramics, tie dye, Open Craft Hour, the hayride with Kiwi, and Campers vs. Staff games.
Are wristbands required for the Jumping Pillow?
Yes. Wristbands must be worn and will be checked.
Are there additional fees for crafts?
Some activities do have small fees. Ceramics range from $1–$15, Indoor Tie Dye has a fee, and Sunday’s Open Craft Hour ranges from $2–$5.
Make One More Fall Weekend Count
Summer may get most of the attention, but some of the best campground memories happen after the weather cools down.
A Friday night hayride.
Kids meeting Kiwi.
Parents watching from the sidelines while campers take on the staff.
Bingo on Saturday night.
A sweatshirt around the campsite.
One more weekend before the season gets away from us.
And this time, Sea Pirate is making it even easier to come back.
🚨 Book One Night, Get One FREE… This Weekend Only
October 16–18, 2026
New reservations only
You must call the Sea Pirate Campground office to receive the promotion.
Not available through online booking.
So gather the family, pack the camper, and come see whether the campers or the staff walk away with the bragging rights.
Fall camping is still in full effect at Sea Pirate Campground, and camping season is only over when we say it is over.
