Mountain Springs Resort & Campground Activities

Each weekend at Mountain Springs feels a little different. Some lean into food and music, others focus on crafts and family games. A few are built around themes or traditions that returning campers look forward to all year. Here’s what’s on the calendar and how to plan for it.

Family-Oriented Events

Christmas in July
Kids meet Santa. Campsites decorate. Candy cane hunts happen across the property. S’mores are served. This weekend fills quickly. Bring lights and decorations if you want to join in the glow parade.

Easter Weekend
Egg hunts for kids up to age 16. Coloring contests. Egg dyeing. The jellybean drop is messy and popular. Show up early or miss your turn.

Back-to-School Weekend
Crafts for kids, a community dance in the pavilion, and bingo prizes geared toward school supplies.

Father’s Day & Mother’s Day
Free coffee and donuts for parents. Kids make crafts. Photo booths may be available—ask at check-in.

Tournaments & Games

Fishing Rodeo Weekend
Open to all ages. Bring your own rod and bait. Kids often outfish the adults. Winners announced Saturday afternoon.

Bingo Marathon Weekend
Multiple rounds, including themed games like Squishmallow Bingo. Cards go fast. No seat-saving between rounds.

Cornhole Tournament
Sign-up required. No walk-ons. Held near the pool area. Prizes vary by turnout.

Blind Golf Cart Race
Teams of two. One drives blindfolded. The other gives directions. Safe? Mostly. Hilarious? Always.

Food & Drink Events

Smoke-Off Weekend
Guests compete to make the best smoked meats. Judges are selected from the crowd. Bring your own plate and vote. DJ runs music throughout the day.

Wine & Cheese Tasting
Held during Memorial Day Weekend. Must be 21+. Samples only. This isn’t a dinner—eat beforehand.

Pancake Breakfasts
Usually on Sundays during themed weekends. Free for moms on Mother’s Day and dads on Father’s Day.

Adult-Only Nights

Prom Weekend
Dress up or don’t. DJ spins from 7–11 PM. Themed photo ops. Ages 18+ only. Kids have separate activities elsewhere.

Paint & Sip
All supplies included. Wine is BYOB. Runs about two hours. Held indoors—space is limited.

Site Crawl
A rotating meet-up where each host site offers a small snack, drink, or activity. Adults only. Some bring appetizers. Others serve drinks. Check the board for the map.

Charity & Community Events

Camp for Hope Weekend
Benefits children with critical illnesses. Carnival games, cotton candy, ticket auction, golf cart parade. All proceeds go to charity. This is one of the campground’s biggest weekends.

Love Your Pet Weekend
Pet show with prizes. Bingo raises funds for Camp for Hope. Bring a photo of your pet if they don’t travel with you—you can still join.

Vendor & Yard Sale Days

Several weekends feature vendor pop-ups or community sales:

  • Memorial Day Weekend
  • Prom Weekend
  • Wet & Wild Weekend
  • Back-to-School Weekend

You don’t need to register to browse, but if you want to set up a table, sign up in the office before Friday night.

Recurring Activities

Some weekends add smaller events that rotate throughout the season:

  • Wagon rides
  • Kids’ crafts (usually Saturday mornings)
  • Scavenger hunts
  • Glow parades
  • DJ or live music in the evenings
  • Craft & vendor shows with local sellers

Exact schedules are posted on the activity board by the office. It’s updated every Friday afternoon. Don’t assume an event is happening—check the board.

Planning Tips

  • Book early if you're coming for Memorial Day, Fourth of July, or Christmas in July. These sell out.
  • Some activities require signup at check-in (Paint & Sip, cornhole, prom, etc.).
  • Most events are free for registered guests, but a few may require small material fees (tie dye, ceramics).
  • Don’t forget bug spray for evening events. Especially during wagon rides and dances.

Want to Join a Specific Weekend?

Check site availability here or call the office to ask which sites are closest to the activity centers. Proximity matters if you want to join—or avoid—the action.

                                                       Calendar of Events

April 4th–6th Welcome Back Weekend

Sat: Coffee & Donuts- 9am (While supplies last)

 

April 11th-13th Clean Up Weekend #1

Fri-Sun: Clean your camper and site (Power tools allowed 9 AM-4 PM)

Sat: Family Game Night – just for fun!  Children must be accompanied by an adult.

 

April 18th-20th Easter Weekend- Shake your Bunny Tail!

Fri: Coloring Contest- Pick up in Sheets in Hall 7pm

Fri: Kids Jellybean Drop- 7pm

Fri-Sat: Guessing Game- Last guess 4pm

Sat: Kids Craft- 10am

Sat: Egg Hunt- 1pm Ages: 1-16 

Sat: Dye Eggs- 7pm Ages: 1-16

 

April 25th-27th Clean Up Weekend #2

Fri-Sun: Clean your camper and site (Power tools allowed 9 AM-4 PM)

Sat: Bingo- 1pm ($)

Sun: His & Her Bingo to support Brantley!  (Show him some Love) Doors open @ 10:30am- Bingo @ 12pm

 

May 2nd-4th Laid Back Weekend- Kentucky Derby

Sat/Sun: Campers Yard Sale 9 AM

Sat: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12pm

Sat: Kids Craft- 10am

Sat: Bingo- 1pm ($)

Sat: Bring your Decorated Hat to be Judged- Kentucky Derby Theme- 5pm

Sat: Horse Racing Game- 7pm

 

May 9th-11th Mother’s Day Weekend

Fri: Kid Craft for Mom- 7 PM

Sat: Pancake Breakfast- Mom’s Free

Sat: Photo shoot with Mom’s - Free

Sat: Bingo- 1 PM ($)

Sat: DJ Jimmie B- 7PM-10:30PM

 

May 16th-18th Fishing Rodeo Weekend

Fri: Bring a Box to make a Boat to Float on Sat @ 4PM

Sat: Fishing Rodeo 8AM- 12PM

Fishing Rodeo Continued:

Sat: Ceramics- 1PM-3PM ($)

Sat: Candy Bar Bingo- 6PM ($)

 

May 23rd-26th Memorial Day Weekend

Fri: Golf Cart Parade to Kick off the Holiday- 9PM

Sat/Sun: Campers Yard Sale 9 AM

Sat: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12 Noon

Sat- Scavenger Hunt Chipmunks/ Shot Glasses- 9AM

Sat: Power Wheels Demo- 11am- Bring your own Power Wheel

Sat: Bingo- 1PM ($)

Sat: Poker Run 2PM-4PM ($)

Sat: Main Street Cruiser Band- 7PM- 10:30PM

Sun: Scavenger Hunt Chipmunks/ Shot Glasses- 9AM

Sun: Ticket Auction- 2PM- 4PM Drop tickets. (Bring a $5 gift)

Sun: Cornhole Tournament- 1PM

Sun: Wine & Cheese Tasting ($)

 

May 30th- June 1st Prom Weekend

Sat/Sun: Campers Yard Sale 9 AM

Sat: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12 Noon

Sat: Kids Craft 10AM

Sat: Prom 7PM- 10:30PM (Adults Only)

Sat: DJ Jimmie B- 7PM-10:30PM

Sat: Flashlight Tag- Bring your Flashlight! - 8PM

 

June 6th-8th 6th Annual Camp for Hope Weekend

Fri: Golf Cart Parade- 9PM

Sat: Camp for Hope Ticket Auction

Sat: Camp for Hope Carnival

Sat: Camp for Hope Pull Tabs & More

Sat: Cotton Candy

Sat: DJ Jimmy B 

All the proceeds go to Camp for Hope for a child who is dealing with a critical illness.

 

June 13th-15th Father's Day Weekend

Fri: Kids Craft for Dad- 7PM

Sat: Coffee & Donuts- 9AM -Dads Free

Sat: Scavenger Hunt-11AM

Sat: Bingo 1 PM ($)

Sat: Site Crawl- 3PM-? No Golf Carts!

June 20th-22nd Bingo Marathon Weekend

Fri: Squishmallow Bingo- 7PM ($)

Sat: Bingo 1 PM ($)

Sat: Bingo 7 PM ($)

Sign up Paint & Sip for June 28th-$35.00

 

June 27th-29th Paint & Sip Weekend

Sat: Ceramics- 9AM-11AM ($)

Sat: Kickball Game- 11AM

Sat: Bingo 1PM ($)

Sat: Paint & Sip- 6PM 

 

July 3rd-6th 4th of July Weekend

Thurs: Golf Cart Parade of Lights 9PM

Fri: Scavenger Hunt Chipmunks/ Shot Glasses- 9AM

Fri: Campers Yard Sale 9 AM

Fri: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12 Noon

Fri: Poker Run 12PM-2PM

Fri: Blind Golf Cart Race- 2:30PM

Fri: Bingo 7PM ($)

Sat: Scavenger Hunt Chipmunks/ Shot Glasses- 9AM

Sat: Kids Craft- 10AM

Sat: Wiffle Ball Game- 1PM

Sat: Ticket Auction- 2PM- 4PM Drop tickets. (Bring a $5 gift)

Sat: Pandoras Box Band- 7PM-10:30PM

 

July 11th-13th Smoke Off Weekend

Sat: Site Crawl 3PM-? 

Sat: Pool Party 6PM-10:30PM

Sat: ‘Smoke Your Meat”- 6PM

Sat: DJ Jimmie B- 7PM-10:30PM

 

July 18th-20th Love your Pet Weekend

Fri: Bingo 7PM- Benefits Camp 4 Hope ($)

Sat: Pet Show 10 AM

Sat: Ceramics 1PM-3PM ($)

Sat: Kids Craft- 5PM

Sat: Family Craft- 7PM ($)

 

July 25th-27th Christmas in July Weekend

Fri: Site Decorating

Fri: Christmas Glow Parade w/ Santa- 9PM

Judging of Golf Carts

Sat: Candy Cane Hunt- 9AM

Sat: Christmas Craft 11AM

Sat: Bingo- 1PM ($)

Sat: S’mores & Pictures with Santa- 7PM

Sat: Christmas Glow Parade w/Santa 9 PM

 

August 1st-3rd Wet & Wild Weekend

Sat: Campers Yard Sale 9 AM

Sat: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12 Noon

Sat: Water Games- 10AM

Sat: Bingo 1 PM ($)

 

August 8th-10th Tye Dye Weekend

Sat: Tye Dye- 10AM

Sat: Kickball- 1PM

Sat: Bingo- 1PM ($)

Sat: Ceramics- 2PM-4PM

Sat: Family Craft- 7PM ($)

 

August 15th-18th Back to School Weekend

Sat: Kid’s Craft 10 AM

Sat: Kids Bingo 1PM  

Sat: Kids Slime 5PM

Sat: Game Night 7pm

 

August 22nd-24th Family Fun Weekend

Fri: Family Feud 7:30PM

Sat: Kids Craft 10AM

Sat: Bingo- 1PM ($)

Sat: Family Scavenger Hunt- 5PM

 

Aug 29th–Sept 1st Labor Day Weekend

Fri: Golf Cart Parade of Light- 9PM

Sat/Sun: Campers Yard Sale- 9AM

Sat: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12 Noon

Sat: Scavenger Hunt Chipmunks/ Shot Glasses- 9AM

Sat: Kids Craft- 10AM

Sat: Bingo 1 PM ($)

Sat: Cornhole- 1PM ($)

Sat: Hot Dog Eating Contest- 2PM

Sat: Frozen T-Shirt Contest- 3PM

Sat: Band “Mondays Mistress”- 7PM-10:30PM

Sun: Scavenger Hunt Chipmunks/ Shot Glasses- 9AM

Sun: Poker Run ($)

Sun: Ticket Auction- 2PM- 4PM Drop tickets. (Bring a $5 gift)

Sun: Trivia Night- 7PM-9PM

 

September 5th–7th Tailgate Weekend

Fri: Decorate Site- Favorite Sports Team

Sat: Kids Craft- 10AM

 

Tail Gate Weekend Continued:

Sat: Chilli Cook Off & Tail Gate Party- 4PM-6PM Bring a Dish/ Snack to Share

Sat: Cornhole Tournament ($) – 4PM

 

September 12th-14th Fall Clean Up Weekend #1

Fri/Sun: Clean your camper and site (Power tools allowed 9 AM-4 PM)

Sat: Kids Craft- 10AM

Sat: Candy/ Snack Bingo 1 PM ($)

Sat: Family Craft- 7PM ($)

 

September 19th-21st Bingo Marathon Weekend

Fri: Stuffed Animal Bingo- 7:30PM ($)

Sat: Bingo 1PM ($)

Sat: Bingo 7PM ($)

 

September 26th-28th Fall Clean Up Weekend #2

Fri/Sun: Clean your camper and site (Power tools allowed 9 AM-4 PM)

Sat: Kids Craft- 10AM

Sat: Bingo- 1pm ($)

Sat: Trivia Night 7PM

 

October 3rd-5th Halloween Weekend #1

Fri-Sat: Decorate Site Contest

Sat: Campers Yard Sale 9 AM

Sat: Craft & Vendor Show 9 AM-12 Noon

Sat: Bring Your Own Pumpkin- Curved/ Decorated by 12PM

Sat: Bingo 1 PM ($)

Sat: Trick or Treat- 4:30pm-6:30PM

Sat: Costume Judging- 7PM

Sat: Band- “Monday Mistress”- 7PM-10:30PM

 

October 10th-12th Halloween Weekend #2

Fri-Sat: Decorate Site Contest

Sat: Bring Your Own Pumpkin- Curved/ Decorated by 12PM

Sat: Halloween Craft- 10AM

Sat: Ceramics- 1PM-3PM ($)

Sat: Trick or Treat- 4:30pm-6:30PM

Sat: Costume Judging- 7PM

Sat: DJ Wade- 7pm- 10:30PM

 

October 17th-19th Halloween Weekend #3

Fri/Sat: Decorate Site Contest

Fri: Bingo-7PM Dress up ($)

Sat: Bring Your Own Pumpkin- Curved/ Decorated by 12PM

Sat: Ticket Auction- 2PM- 4PM Drop tickets. (Bring a $5 gift)

Sat: Trick or Treat- 4:30PM-6:30PM

Sat: Costume Judging- 7PM

Sat: DJ Jimmie B- 7PM-10:30PM

 

October 24th-26th Halloween Weekend #4

Fri/Sat: Site Decorating Contest

Sat: Bring Your Own Pumpkin- Curved/ Decorated by 12PM

Sat: Ceramics- 11AM-1PM ($)

Sat: Trick or Treat 4:30PM- 6:30PM

Sat: Costume Judging 7 PM

Sat: DJ Party Pros- 7PM-10PM

 

October 31st- November 2nd Closing Weekend

Fri-Sat: In Store Ticket Auction