15 Spooky Campfire Stories for Kids

Gather around. The stories are waiting.

The fire is crackling. The woods are dark. And someone has a story that might make you move a little closer to the light.

15 Spooky Campfire Stories for Kids, edited by Angela Yuriko Smith, brings together fifteen tales of horror for young readers who love a good scare. From ghostly encounters to unsettling mysteries, this anthology invites readers to explore the strange things waiting just beyond the firelight.

Share a story aloud on a camping trip, make it part of a Halloween sleepover, or curl up with a flashlight and discover how much courage you can fit beneath a blanket. With fifteen stories to choose from, there’s always another reason to keep the light on.

For readers ages 8–14 who enjoy horror, suspense, and the delicious uncertainty of what might happen next. Cover art and illustrations by Kyra Starr.

One more story before bed? Of course.

But you might want to leave the hallway light on.