Original Friday The 13th Filming Location Offers Tours For Horror Fans

Halloween will be here before you know it and if you love all things spooky, you may be interested in a Bucket List trip to the camp where Friday the 13th was filmed. The timing perfectly coincides with the new Friday the 13th prequel series, Crystal Lake.

Crystal Lake

Peacock has officially released the trailer for Crystal Lake, an upcoming prequel series expanding the Friday the 13th universe. Linda Cardellini takes center stage as Pamela Voorhees, with the series examining the events surrounding the loss of her son, Jason, and the violence that follows.Crystal Lake is scheduled to make its streaming debut on October 15.

The Real Camp Crystal Lake

Horror movie enthusiasts are gearing up to visit the iconic set where slasher history originated. Organizers have unveiled the lineup for the 2026 Crystal Lake Tours season, granting rare public access to the historic venue where more than 80 percent of the original 1980 Friday the 13th movie was filmed.

Preserving a Classic Horrorscape

Known outside Hollywood as Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, the 380-plus acre setting in Hardwick, New Jersey, stands as the state's oldest continuously operating Scout facility, since opening its doors in 1927. The site functions as an active private camp owned by Scouting America's Northern New Jersey Council, meaning public entry is strictly forbidden outside scheduled tour windows.

Crystal Lake Adventures

Since 2011, a team of camp alumni operating under Crystal Lake Adventures has managed these specialized events. Over the years, the tours have attracted visitors from across the globe and welcomed original cast and crew members, including Adrienne King, Tom Savini, Jeannine Taylor, and composer Harry Manfredini. Proceeds directly support ongoing structural upkeep at the historic property alongside regional youth scouting programs.

2026 Event Options and Package Details

Visitors can select from several tier structures designed for various ages and levels of fandom:

Extended Tour (Ages 13+): A comprehensive tour covering all primary filming locations throughout the grounds.

Lakefront Tour & Movie Screening Combo (Ages 13+): Available in October, pairing a concentrated set tour with an outdoor viewing of the movie on site.

Sunday Lakefront Tour (Ages 8+): A condensed daytime walkthrough ideal for younger fans and families.

VIP Overnight Experience (Ages 21+): An exclusive package featuring the full tour, dinner, outdoor film screening, canoeing on the lake, and overnight accommodations.

For those unable to secure physical tickets, the organization offers official merchandise online, including an exclusive vinyl pressing of the film's iconic score autographed on location by Harry Manfredini.