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Biscuit Salutes Our Heroes: Veterans Day Weekend and 30% Off All November

Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay in Leesburg, Alabama is offering veterans and active military a 30% discount on stays from November 1 through November 30, 2026 using promo code VETERANS30 at checkout, with military ID presented at check-in. The resort also hosted Biscuit Salutes Our Heroes from November 6 through 8, featuring a flag-raising ceremony, a tribute walk, thank-you card crafts for kids and appearances by Biscuit throughout the weekend.
Costumed children pose with a corgi mascot at a Halloween campground celebration.

Last Call: The Grand Howl-O-Ween Celebration, Oct 30 to Nov 1

The Grand Howl-O-Ween Celebration runs October 30 through November 1, 2026 at Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay in Leesburg, Alabama. The weekend includes a Haunted Wagon Ride, a Haunted Trail, park-wide trick-or-treating, a Site Decoration Contest, a Zombie Run, spooky games and crafts, and live music during the day. Halloween falls on Saturday, October 31, 2026, and the resort is open and celebrating that night.
Fall foliage reflected in Weiss Lake, Alabama.

Fall on Lookout Mountain: Things to Do Near Weiss Lake in October

Looking for the best fall things to do near Weiss Lake in Alabama? Explore Cherokee Rock Village, scenic overlooks at Little River Canyon, colorful Lookout Mountain foliage, and fall fishing on Weiss Lake. Discover why Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay in Leesburg makes the perfect year-round basecamp for an October getaway.
Winter Seasonal Sites at Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay.

Snowbird Season on Weiss Lake: Winter Seasonal Sites Open Oct 1

Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay offers winter seasonal RV sites from October 1 through May 1, starting at $550 monthly with electric included plus a one-time background check charge. Sites include back-in or pull-thru options, 20/30/50-amp electric, water and sewer, a fire ring and picnic table on a concrete pad, WiFi and pet-friendly designation. One-bedroom park model cabins are available at $202.40 per week, taxes included. The season opens with The Great Snowbird Meet-Up, October 2-4, 2026.
Four children smile and pose with Biscuit.

Things to Do at Chesnut Bay: A Full Weekend Itinerary

A weekend at Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay works well as Friday arrival and settle-in, Saturday morning on Weiss Lake, Saturday afternoon either on-property or exploring nearby attractions, and an easy Sunday before 11 a.m. checkout. Cherokee Rock Village is 11.5 miles away and Little River Canyon National Preserve is 16.3 miles away. On-property options include four pools, shaded mini golf, private beach access, community docks, a private boat ramp, golf cart rentals and three dining spots.
Biscuit the mascot with a child in a Halloween costume.

Halloween at Chesnut Bay 2026: Four Weekends, and Yes, It's Open ON Halloween

Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay in Leesburg, Alabama celebrates Halloween across four weekends in 2026. Monster Mash Bash runs October 9-11, 16-18 and 23-25 with pumpkin decorating, the Magic Pumpkin Seed patch, a Mummy Wrap Race, a monster dance party, a costume contest and a haunted trail on Saturday. The Grand Howl-O-Ween Celebration runs October 30 through November 1 and includes a Haunted Wagon Ride, Haunted Trail, park-wide trick-or-treating, a Site Decoration Contest and a Zombie Run. The resort is open on Halloween itself, Saturday October 31.
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