Visit the Original
Camp Crystal Lake

Welcome to the premiere bucket list experience for Friday the 13th movie fans! Our tours and events take place at Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco in Hardwick, New Jersey, USA where over 80% of Friday the 13th, Part 1 was filmed in 1979. Our first public tours took place in 2011, but we have only had tours on approximately 90 days since then, so tickets for these exclusive events can sell out quickly. Our 2024 tour season was the biggest and best yet – we welcomed fans from every US state and a least 16 countries.

The private camp property is not open to the public at any time outside of our official tour dates. Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco has been an active youth camping facility since 1927. The safety of our youth campers is priority #1. Thanks for your understanding and cooperation!

Our nostalgic guided tours are not meant to be scary, but fans of the movie will often experience non-stop chills and excitement from the experience of exploring these iconic horror landmarks – especially at night!

These events are run by camp alumni that are passionate about ensuring that the 98 year old private youth camp is around for many generations to come. Our tours provide much needed funding for Northern New Jersey Council’s properties and programs. In addition, we have also raised over $30,000 for other local camps that serve both children from marginalized communities and children with cancer.

Our guided tours take fans on a walking journey through the famous locations at the camp which have not changed much since the filming in 1979. Our fan-favorite extended tour visits the main cabin (a.k.a. “Comanche” Lodge), Brenda’s cabin (a.k.a. “Seneca” Lodge), Alice’s cabin (a.k.a. “Fox” Lodge), the lake, beach, the canoe scene, the opening fireplace scene, the storage building, generator shed, archery range and more. Our photo area featuring replica vehicles and props is available during all tours. Please see the description on the date you are interested in as the activities included with each tour may vary.

If you’re a super fan of the movie, our VIP Overnight Experience should be at the top of your horror bucket list! This premium experience includes a full tour, dinner, movie screening, campfire, overnight stay, breakfast, canoeing on the lake, newly forged friendships, memories to last a lifetime and much more! This exclusive overnight opportunity has only been offered on 8 weekends since our tours began in 2011. Minimum age 21.

We offer tours in the afternoon and evening. The afternoon tours are great for bright photographs, but there’s nothing quite like being there in the evening hours when it gets dark. Many fans make a return visit to experience both options.

Yes! Our on-site gift shop is available to ticketed guests before and after their tour. You can also visit our online gift shop at any time.

If you can’t make it to one of our upcoming events, please take a moment to join our mailing list to be notified when future events are announced.

2025 TOUR DATES

Our 2025 tours include the following options:

  • Extended Tour: Our fan-favorite extended tour visits all of the filming locations at our famous camp where over 80% of the movie was filmed. Minimum age 13.
  • Lakefront Tour and Movie Screening: An on-location movie screening and a tour of the heart of the filming set in one visit! Perfect for both first time and returning visitors. Minimum age 13.
  • Sunday Lakefront Tour: Our shorter tour with a minimum age of 8. One day only: Sunday, October 12th.
  • VIP Overnight Experience: Our final overnight event for 2025 will take place on October 11th.

OCTOBER 2025 TOURS

Friday, OCTOBER 10th, 2025:

Saturday, OCTOBER 11th, 2025:

Sunday, OCTOBER 12th, 2025:

Friday, OCTOBER 17th, 2025:

Saturday, OCTOBER 18th, 2025:

 While you are here, be sure to check out our online gift shop!

Thanks for supporting restoration and maintenance projects at the historic Scout camp as well as supporting youth camping programs throughout the Northern New Jersey Council, BSA.
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