Camp Monsters tells stories of impossible encounters with impossible creatures in the wildest corners of North America. The podcast travels across the country, sitting around campfires to share tales of mysterious things that run across trails in the middle of the night, just beyond the beam of a flashlight. Each episode explores a new legend of cryptids and unexplained phenomena from American folklore.
Episodes
Camp Monsters LIVE in Seattle on December 4th!
Camp Monsters is coming to Seattle! Join host Weston Davis for a live performance on Friday, December 4th. Grab your FREE tickets! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
Not-Deer
While driving home through a stormy afternoon in suburban Maryland, Toria and her daughter Tillie hit what appears to be a deer... but something isn't right.Register for Camp Monsters LIVE in Seattle on December 4th!Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by Merrell. Shop amazing products by Merrell in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an
Squonk
After a hiking accident leaves her stranded in a violent storm, Nellie catches a glimpse of something in the woods that shouldn't be there..Register for Camp Monsters LIVE in Seattle on December 4th!Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by Altra. Shop amazing products by Altra in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See
Goat Island
Alma never paid much attention to the stories people told about the woods on Goat Island. Woods were just woods...until the night she had to walk into them.Register for Camp Monsters LIVE in Seattle on December 4th!Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by ASICS. Shop amazing products by ASICS in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplec
Camp Monsters Season 8
The Camp Monsters podcast returns Thursday, October 1st! Get ready for unexplainable happenings on Goat Island, heart-racing encounters with deer-like creatures in the suburbs of Maryland, and other strange tales from the woods...Shop Camp Monsters merch Thank you to this season’s sponsors: AltraMerrell Asics Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for in
BONUS: Season 7 Recap
Go behind the scenes of Camp Monsters as host and writer Weston Davis teams up with sound designer Nick Patri to recap their favorite moments from Season 7 and reveal the creative process behind the stories and sound design.Stick around until the end for some hilarious outtakes from Weston’s recording sessions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our
Crackle Hands: Part 2
Claira wakes in a forest clearing, disoriented and alone. She must have been sleepwalking… right? But before she can make sense of where she is—or how she got there—a crashing sound erupts from the brush. Something is coming. Fast. Something wild. And it’s headed straight for her...Listen to Crackle Hands: Part 1Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by Merrell.
Crackle Hands: Part 1
On North Carolina’s Hatteras Island, Claira thought she knew the way back to camp. But the trail twists into something unfamiliar—something watching, waiting, and older than the forest itself. What she finds in the dark might not let her leave...Listen to Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by Brompton. Shop amazing products by Brom
Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 2
Dean is gone, and Oren is left to face whatever lurks beneath Moon Lake. Trapped under an overturned boat, he’s dragged toward the depths by something massive beneath the surface.Listen to Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op. Shop amazing products by REI Co-op in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz c
Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1
On a quiet night at Moon Lake, Utah, Dean and Oren spot a figure standing on the rocks at the lake’s furthest point—small, still, and shadowy against the water.Listen to Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by Altra. Shop amazing products by Altra in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.
Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 2
Police officers Rile and Aarons’ encounter with the goblin-like creatures in Hopkinsville raised more questions than answers. Now, a new listener tip has surfaced—strange, undeniable details that shift the story in an unexpected direction...Listen to Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast.This episode is sponsored by The North Face. Shop amazing products by The
Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1
Hopkinsville, Kentucky police officers Rile and Aarons encounter glowing, goblin-like creatures in a cabin in the woods. Was it aliens— or something stranger?This episode is sponsored by ASICS. Shop ASICS' amazing products in store or at REI.com. Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and u
Camp Monsters Season 7
REI's Camp Monsters podcast returns Thursday, September 25th. Get ready for unexplainable sightings at Moon Lake, eerie encounters with goblin-like creatures in Kentucky and more... Register for the Camp Monsters Live show in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, September 20th. Thank you to this season's sponsors: Altra The North Face Brompton MerrellAsicsIllustrations by Tyler Grobowsky Hosted by Simple
BONUS: A BTS Chat with Weston Davis
Join host, Weston Davis, and Camp Monsters’ sound design magician, Nick Patri, as they dive into their favorite creatures from Season 6, reveal how Weston crafts his monster stories, and share a few behind-the-scenes surprises!Thank you to this season's sponsors: Obermeyer, Mountain House, Coleman, Columbia, Zippo, Peak Refuel, Altra, and REI Co-op.Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.Listen to
The Rougarou
Lucie’s visit to her friend Elodie’s hometown in Louisiana has been filled with vivid experiences: bold new flavors, lively conversations around the table, and day trips through the bayou behind Elodie’s family home. It’s been a great trip, but as her time there draws to an end, Lucie finds herself increasingly restless, as if something is lingering beneath the surface—a secret she can’t quite gra
The Hodag
In the quiet Northwoods of Wisconsin, a local taxidermist builds a bizarre, mish-mash creature to spark publicity and boost tourism. But when his odd creation mysteriously disappears, he suspects theft—until he uncovers the shocking truth of what really happened…This episode is sponsored by Mountain House. Shop Mountain House's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listen
La Llorona
A woman takes her young son, 'Nesto, to a riverside park in the Southwest, where they pass by an old woman dressed in black, weeping by the river...This episode is sponsored by Coleman. Shop Coleman's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of persona
The Curse
A pair of film buffs stumble upon an old western movie set hidden deep in the desert outside Los Angeles. But as they explore the abandoned remains, strange noises start to echo through the empty set...This episode is sponsored by Columbia. Shop Columbia's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com
The Dover Demon
Lena was taking a shortcut through the woods in Dover, Massachusetts, when something caught her eye—a pale figure with two round, black eyes, crouched on a wall, staring right at her...This episode is sponsored by Zippo. Shop Zippo's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about
The Portal
Mysterious disappearances have plagued the remote Beaver Dunes in Oklahoma's panhandle for years. Could it be the Devil’s Stovepipes—or something even more unsettling? Reports of eerie lights, voices of the vanished, and a mysterious creature emerging from the sands suggest there's much more to this story.This episode is sponsored by Peak Refuel. Shop Peak Refuel's amazing products in store or at
The Taos Hum
Since arriving in Taos, New Mexico, Frank has been plagued by a persistent, irritating hum. Hoping to escape it, he drives to Santa Fe to revisit old memories—but the hum follows, culminating in a strange and unsettling experience.This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op. Shop REI's amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Sim
The Sea Ape
Sailing through the majestic waters of southeast Alaska, the crew spots something lurking in the water—like a seal, but not. What starts as a curious sighting soon becomes a chilling fight for survival.This episode is sponsored by Altra. Shop Altra's amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. Se
Camp Monsters is Back for Season 6
Camp Monsters podcast returns this September! This season, we’re venturing into the shadowy woods of Wisconsin, chasing an unexplainable hum in the Southwest, exploring an old haunted movie set near Los Angeles, and so much more…Tune in next Thursday for the first full-length episode. Register for the Camp Monsters LIVE show in Denver on Saturday, September 28th. Check out this season's sponsors:
Augerino
BONUS EPISODE from the Camp Monsters live show at the REI Flagship store in Denver, Colorado. Join host, Weston Davis, as he shares a personal story of his encounter with the Augerino, a wormy-snake-like creature attracted to water who bores tunnels through the earth... Thank you to this season's sponsors: Benchmade, Roark, Keen and Fjallraven. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ad
Fresno Nightcrawler
One night in Fresno, California, Mateo's security camera caught strange, pale, billowy, disembodied legs walking across his front lawn. But when he looked out the window, there was nothing there...This episode is sponsored by Benchmade. Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Sign-up for the Camp Monsters LIVE show in Denver on Saturday, October 28th from 5:30-7pm MT. Hosted by
The Mujina
Honolulu in the late '50s was changing about as fast as a place can change. People and money were pouring in as quickly as the new jets could fly them— so no one remembers what had once occupied the spot that was paved and set up as the Waialae Drive-In Movie Theater. One night, Leilani was trying to catch a movie at the new theater when she walked into the bathroom and found a redheaded woman pee
Tommyknockers
Lara just moved into a new house in an old coal-mining town in West Virginia. One night, she begins to hear sounds behind the walls of her basement bedroom. Knocking, knocking…This episode is sponsored by Keen. Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for
Tailypo
An old man at his cabin in Appalachia finds a dried-out old relic of a strange experience long ago. A hunt in the nearby woods that ended in a terrifying, near-fatal encounter. All these years later he'd found the old relic again, where he'd tucked it in the back of his safe. It brought back a lot of memories. And, as it turns out, that isn't all it brings back.This episode is sponsored by Fjallra
Camp Monsters is Back for Season 5
Camp Monsters is back for season 5, and the monsters are more mysterious than ever. Tune in to hear tales of peculiar creatures wandering through neighborhood yards, a strange relic discovered in a cabin in the woods, unexplained knocking in the basement and more. Check out this season’s sponsors:FjallravenKeenRoarkBenchmadeArtwork by Tyler Grobowsky Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See p
Behind the Scenes of Camp Monsters
Join host Weston Davis for a behind the scenes look at the who, how and why of the Camp Monsters podcast! This is a BONUS EPISODE from Wes' interview on REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast with host, Shelby Stanger. He spills the spooky tea and you don't want to miss it. Connect: Shelby Stanger on Instagram Listen to Wild Ideas Worth Living! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.ads
Mothman
Donald and Lydia moved into their first home together a little outside of Point Pleasant, West Virginia when Lydia started noticing strange occurrences— like the two skinny things, casting shadows in the light that streams under the front door. Shadows that look for all the world like what someone’s legs would cast, if they were standing, just outside. But there couldn't be anyone out there, righ
Gumberoo
Up in the Cascade Mountains of the Pacific Northwest, you can smell a Gumberoo before you hear it– a smell just like woodsmoke: faint at first, then thicker and thicker, like a campfire gone wild. If you’re smart you’ll get out of the woods right then– because Gumberoos can move fast. And if you gamble, and stick around, and the wind picks up and the Gumberoos came charging into the valley you’re
Lizard Man
Something feels off about this raining night in South Carolina. You can't put your finger on it. Driving through the intersection, you catch something in the rearview mirror. Something bathed in the red of your brake lights, something moving fast, close behind your car. You don’t get a good look at it, but…whatever it is, you decide you don’t like this. Whatever it is...you’re all alone out here.T
Alkali Lake Monster
Along the shores of Walgren Lake State Park in Nebraska, the wind is chilly and something seems off in the water. Little whirlpools are starting to form, like something is pushing the water around…something deep down in the lake...something far too big...This year’s sponsor is YETI. Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Drink it in – Shop YETI DrinkwareShop YETI Rambler Camp
Sharlie
Iris was ice fishing on Payette Lake in McCall Idaho when suddenly, with an impact she could feel through her feet, something struck the ice beneath her...something greenish gray, and dark…and tipped with snapping teeth.This year’s sponsor is YETI. Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Drink it in – Shop YETI DrinkwareShop YETI Rambler Camp Monsters Mug Hosted by Simplecast,
Skunk Ape
Molly, an adventurous dog visiting the Gulf Coast of Florida with her owner, realizes she may be in trouble when she finds herself in tall thick grass, thicker reeds, mud, and deep water. A perfect trap for the Skunk Ape.This year’s sponsor is YETI. Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Drink it in – Shop YETI DrinkwarePack it up - Shop YETI Camp ChairsShop YETI Rambler Camp
Hogzilla
Beyond the high school football end zone, through that little gap in the fence, and all the way down the hill into the trees is where locals believe the legendary ghost hog lives. Landry, the small town football star, may find himself running from more than his opponent this Friday night.This year’s sponsor is YETI. Check out all of their amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Drink it in – Shop YET
Melon Heads
Across Fairfield County, Connecticut, whispers grow that back in the trees and forests, along lonely country lanes, live the “Melon Heads” — dangerous creatures known to lure and attack wayward outsiders. Trevor, a new mail carrier, found himself on an unfamiliar country route and wanted to finish before the darkness closed in. He'll always question whether or not that was a good idea...This year’
The Top Bunk
You arrive late to camp and get placed in a room with a single bunkbed all by yourself. The idea of having your own space sounds nice, until you realize you’re not alone... and someone or something is occupying the top bunk…Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we’ve gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters we should cover. We noticed that a lot of these ta
The Shadowman
You’re tucked away in your bunk at Camp Whileaway when you notice a shadowy figure in the corner of your room. You can’t take your eyes off it. You wish you could run, scream and cry out for help, but you know you won’t be able to… that’s one of the powers of the Shadowman.Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we’ve gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters
The Signal Cabin
A light in the darkness is usually a sign of a good thing—especially when you’re walking in the rain down a lonely old railway line in Tennessee. In this case, the light ahead is calling you toward something much less comforting.Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we’ve gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters we should cover. We noticed that a lot of the
The Stowaway
Your dim lantern casts a thousand shadows down here in the low, soggy hold of the sail-training ship Amphion. But there is only one moving shadow that interests you. As you approach it, you begin to wonder who or what you have cornered, because it's not what you thought it was. Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we’ve gotten tons of suggestions on the mon
Spirit Lake
You’re supposed to be alone out here in the dark waters of Spirit Lake— the ranger ensured you there was nobody else. So why is there a strange glow across the lake? What is it coming from? Tonight you’ll find out.Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we’ve gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters we should cover. We noticed that a lot of these take place a
Thin Air
We’re taking flight this week. Far up above the clouds where we come face-to-face with something we wish we hadn’t. Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we’ve gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters we should cover. We noticed that a lot of these take place at a summer camp. So we’ve collected the best of the stories you’ve sent — and researched a few of
The Cavern
To battle the summer heat we're going underground. Where things are cool and quiet. A place where you might run into something that's been trapped for far too long.Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we've gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters we should cover. We noticed that a lot of these take place at a summer camp. So we've collected the best of th
The Snipe
This week we're heading to a summer camp in Mississippi. Where a group of campers decide to pull a prank on their bunk mate and something goes wrong. Horribly wrong. Welcome to Camp Monsters Summer Camp. Over the past few seasons of the show, we've gotten tons of suggestions on the monsters we should cover. We noticed that a lot of these take place at a summer camp. So we've collected the best of
Introducing: Camp Monsters, Season 4
At the end of June 2022, we're kicking off our Camp Monsters Summer Camp. We've collected some of the best camp stories to create our first series of legendary summer camp creatures. You can take these episodes with you to the campfire, bunkhouses or whatever place you call camp this summer. For those of you looking for the fall monsters, don't worry, we've got you covered. We'll return as usual i
Char Man
In our final episode of Camp Monsters, season three we're heading to Ojai, California. Unlike our usual campfire, we're gathering around an electric lantern because the hills surrounding us are tinder-dry, a fire waiting to happen. Once a wildfire gets started, it moves fast. Fire has always been a danger around here. The story we're telling tonight starts with one: the big Ojai fire of 1948. A fi
The Chicago Wolfman
Back in 2014 in the midnight alleys in Chicago, people began to encounter something larger than the raccoons and coyote that are sometimes seen around the area. Something like a dog—or a wolf—but larger. Something that should walk on four legs but was seen walking...sprinting... on two. After an initial flurry of sightings the reports died down, but there are recent indications that whatever it is
The Sunnyvale Haunting
In this bonus episode we're gathering around a digital campfire in the new REI Co-op store in Sunnyvale. What's so special about this store? We're glad you asked. This store has a haunted reputation. Previous tenants have complained of flickering lights, unusual noises and that eerie feeling that has you looking over your shoulder. This bonus episode is about the Sunnyvale Store and what might be
The Black Horse Dog
The eastern part of Montana is flat, empty and full of a subtle kind of beauty. It's a place where the sky is big and the silence is bigger. A place where your mind can play tricks on you if your car happens to break down on the side of the road in the growing darkness. And that's just what happened to Loretta on an evening not too long ago.Thanks to this season’s sponsor, YETI for supporting the
Colossal Claude
Imagine that you're huddled on the deck of a ship with the wind and rain beating down on you. The waves are crashing and it feels like the boat is going to vibrate apart beneath your feet. We're offshore of the Oregon territory a place called the graveyard of the Pacific, and for good reason. There is more than just crashing waves lurking in the dark waters below the ship. Tales of a creature have
The Mill Thing
Tonight we're camping out in the White Mountains of New Hampshire. Surrounded by fall colors, woodsmoke and the sound of a distant river. A river that holds more than just fish and cool water. If you follow that river a few miles downstream, you'll come upon an old mill site. Nothing special, just a ruin of what once stood there. The locals know that the fishing around that site is no good. They a
The Traveler
Airports at night can be a bit... unsettling. When the shops are closed and the concourse is mostly empty — dark corners and abandoned corridors. The Denver airport may be the most unsettling of them all. There are as many stories about this airport as there are flights in and out of it every day. And this story is about a woman who met a person (well, she thought he was a person) and discovered s
The Firwood Reflection
Can you see your reflection in the window? Like a ghost standing just outside in the night, looking back at you. It’s a trick the light plays, when you’re inside looking out on a night as dark as this one. One of many tricks light can play — some stranger than others. That’s what must be the explanation behind this story — it must be a very specific trick of reflecting light that has only ever bee
The Beast of Truro
Here we are on Cape Cod, around a crackling fire on one of the only beaches on the Cape where fires are allowed: Head of the Meadow Beach, just outside Truro. A pleasant and welcoming place, in my opinion. I shouldn’t spoil a night like this with a story as frightening as the last time The Beast appeared here in Truro... But that's exactly what I'm here to do.Season sponsor: YETIArtwork: Tyler Gro
Sasquatch - Part Four
Our third full season of Camp Monsters will start in September, thanks to our sponsors at YETI. In the meantime, we figured we'd give you a short bonus series to tide you over. And while you think you might know everything there is to know about Sasquatch, this is a personal account. A story that'll have you crawling under the covers questioning whether or not you really believe in monsters. Follo
Sasquatch - Part Three
Our third full season of Camp Monsters will start in September, thanks to our sponsors at YETI. In the meantime, we figured we'd give you a handful of stories to tide you over. And while you think you might know everything there is to know about Sasquatch, this is a personal account. A story that'll have you crawling under the covers questioning whether or not you really believe in monsters. Follo
Sasquatch - Part Two
Our third full season of Camp Monsters will start in September, thanks to our sponsors at YETI. In the meantime, we figured we'd give you a handful of stories to tide you over. And while you think you might know everything there is to know about Sasquatch, this is a personal account. A story that'll have you crawling under the covers questioning whether or not you really believe in monsters.Season
Sasquatch - Part One
Our third full season of Camp Monsters will start in September, thanks to our sponsors at YETI. In the meantime, we figured we'd give you a handful of stories to tide you over. And while you think you might know everything there is to know about Sasquatch, this is a personal account. A story that'll have you crawling under the covers questioning whether or not you really believe in monsters. Seaso
Season Three Trailer
Camp Monsters will be back this September with a full third season, sponsored by our friends at YETI. To keep you entertained until the full season launches, we are releasing a four-part series about the legendary Sasquatch starting in May. Make sure to listen to Camp Monsters season one and season two before our new season launches and check out all the YETI gear at REI. Hosted by Simplecast, an
Mini Monster: Krampus
This Mini Monster episode takes us to the country of Austria, and the year 1709. It's the night before Christmas in a forgotten valley high in the mountains of Carinthia. It's a black, cold night. And we're about to learn about the creature that haunts the castle halls, bringing to the naughty boys and girls a fate much worse than coal in their stocking. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. S
The Dark Divide: Sasquatch
We're sure you’ve all heard of the Sasquatch. Possibly the best-known legendary creature of all time, with entire groups dedicated to finding it. There have even been scientists who have dedicated their life to proving that Bigfoot does indeed walk this earth. And in this bonus episode, we're handing the mic to Harvest Moon. Harvest Moon is a Quinault native elder, a renowned storyteller and an ho
Boo
Down along the coast of South Carolina, the people of the Sea Islands have a name for that dream that some of them have. They call it the “Boo,” and it’s been around for a very long time. As long as anyone can remember. And the strange thing is that, just in this area, in the Sea Islands, the descriptions of the Boo are so consistent, even from people who have never heard of this dream-creature
Hidebehind
What is the Hidebehind supposed to be? Just what it sounds like: a creature you never see directly, that always ducks back behind the nearest tree or rock when you turn to look at it. It sounds harmless enough, but so does any nightmare once you’re awake. And there are places where it can be a bit harder to awaken. Places where dreams come closer to reality. Places like the forests of the Pac
Mole
Bring a flashlight. Or a headlamp, if you have one. Bring a sweater, no matter what the weather is like outside. The further we go, the cooler and darker it will get. Bring boots too, the higher the better. The walls and ceilings drip and ooze, the floors are wet with muck. Down there, under the city. Down in that... wilderness? Well, it may be uncultivated and inhospitable, but it certain
The Letiche
You’re out swimming when you feel a pinch on your leg. Is it a harmless fish or something a bit more sinister? Meet this week’s Camp Monster… The Letiche. A creature that lurks in the swamps and bayous of Louisiana. Season sponsor:YETISeason artwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for a
Shunka Warakin
In this episode we’re going out right to the very edge of the firelight, watching and listening. We’ll go out where others swear they’ve seen something, heard something … something ancient, large, and threatening. Something from those dark old times when someone around the fire always had to stay awake, to keep watch. It’s your turn. So stay awake. Keep your eyes open. Stare into the night an
Mogollon Monster
If you’re looking for a beautiful sunset, go to the Mogollon Rim in Arizona. They call it the Rim because that’s what it is: the rim of the giant Colorado plateau, where it drops off into the pine forest lowlands below. Most of the Rim is National Forest, so you can drive or hike or bike or even ride horseback to countless viewpoints where you can watch the descending sun turn everything a glowi
Creature at Owl Creek
You've probably heard the fairy tale about the troll under the bridge, but have you heard of the creature at Owl Creek? This monster is rumored to haunt an abandoned train track in the Kentucky wilderness. Series sponsor:YetiArtwork by Tyler Grobowsky. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
The Dark Watcher
There are certain places around the country where you can never feel sure. The central coast of California is one of those places — a desolate, rugged, beautiful area where there have long been whispers about something haunting the cliffs. An outline, a figure, watching you from above. A creature you can’t identify… but know you don’t want to meet. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm
Season 2: New Monsters Starting September 9th
This season we'll go to the coast of the Carolinas and the cliff edges of California. From underground creatures lurking beneath New York City to a monster that sneaks up on you while you're fast asleep... it's a lineup you won't forget. Gather 'round the fire for the newest season of the Camp Monsters podcast, coming to your ears September 9th. This season's monster artwork was done by the talent
Mini Monster: Chupacabra
We’re very excited to announce that YETI, known for their ridiculously strong and durable coolers, bottles, bags, chairs, and other much-needed outdoor gear, is this season’s sponsor. To welcome YETI to our campfire, we naturally asked if they’d heard of any monsters prowling around their hometown of Austin, Texas. They told us this story of a close encounter with a creature you’ve probably hear
Mini Monster: Basilisk
This month we are traveling to Europe, to tell the story of a creature that has haunted that continent for centuries. Nowadays it is the stuff of legend, the kind of thing you see on old coats-of-arms or hear about in the colorful tales of local folklore. But the further you go into the more remote, forgotten corners of the European countryside, the darker and more forceful the folklore gets. Th
Re-Release: Batsquatch
Summer is right around the corner which means it’s time for campfires, s’mores and spooky tales. Even if it’s just in your own backyard, there’s something very special about gathering around the fire to tell stories late into the night. And while our second season of Camp Monsters is still a couple of months away, we figured now was a good time to re-share the episode that started it all — The Bat
Mini Monster: The Brooklyn Beast
This month, we’re doing something a bit different. Our friends over at West Elm—you know, the ones with all the great furniture and home decor—reached out and asked us if we could find out more about a creature that washed up near their corporate headquarters in Brooklyn a few years ago. We did some digging and found enough to write about, and enough to make you a little nervous the next time you
Kids' Edition: The Batsquatch
One of Camp Monsters biggest fan, a 4.5-year-old named Albie, was given the opportunity to record his version of season one's Batsquatch, a creature that was born from the ashes of the Mt. St. Helens explosion. While somewhat unintelligible, this version of a Camp Monsters classic is guaranteed to make you smile. Want more spooky stories that are a little easier to understand, albeit nowhere near
Mini Monster: Kongamato
Deep in the wilds of Zambia, Tanzania, and Congo, there are stories of a creature that exists beyond the furthest bounds of known science. First-person accounts trickle out of something fearsome, something prehistoric, that calls the skies over the rivers and swamps home. It must just be a local legend, a case of mistaken identity. Or is it? Sources:Genesis ParkOccultopedia Wikipedia - Kongamato H
Mini Monster Episode: Am Fear Liath Mor
We're back! Well sort of. Because we know monsters are an all year interest, we're bringing you our mini-monster series; a new story every month that'll keep you spooked until our new full-length season launches in September. This month's monster is something that calls the Scottish Highlands home. Something that makes a lonesome mountain in the mist of Scotland feel all the more ominous. Do you h
The Jersey Devil
There are more than just birds and shadows in the Pine Barrens of New Jersey. For centuries, legends have told of a cursed, winged creature that haunts the Barrens by night, terrifying visitors and residents alike. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.
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