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The Wibit at Great Escapes Branson: What It Is, What It Costs, and Why You Have Until Labor Day
A Wibit is a giant inflatable obstacle course that floats on open water, connecting climbing walls, balance beams, trampolines and slides into one course. The Wibit at Great Escapes RV Resort Branson in Forsyth, MO sits on the resort's own lake and runs Memorial Day through Labor Day, 10am to 6pm Sunday through Thursday and 10am to 8pm Friday and Saturday. It's included with your camping fee with no session limits. Life jackets are required for everyone on the course and rent for $5 per day or $10 per stay.
Why Fall Is the Best-Kept Secret in North Texas Camping
Fall is the best time to camp in North Texas because the heat finally breaks. Average highs drop from the mid-90s in summer to about 78 in October and 68 in November, nights cool into the 40s and 50s, and the summer crowds thin out.
Cabana Rentals at Pirates Bay Waterpark: Is It Worth It?
Pirates Bay Waterpark has 19 cabanas in three sizes, all available for full-day use from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. The Small Cabana is 8 by 8 feet for two guests with two lounge chairs and a small table. The Medium Cabana is 9 by 9 feet for up to four guests and adds electricity plus two extra chairs. The Large Cabana is 9 by 20 feet for eight to 12 guests with electricity, four lounge chairs, four additional chairs and two tables. Every person using a cabana still needs a valid Pirates Bay admission ticket, which is separate from your Great Escapes Chesnut Bay campsite booking.
Boat Rentals on Weiss Lake: Pontoons, Jet Skis and the Free Stuff Nobody Tells You About
Chesnut Bay Resort guests rent pontoon boats and jet skis on Weiss Lake through Weiss WaterSports at (256) 484-9999, open daily 8 a.m. to 7 p.m. May through Labor Day. Off season is appointment only, full day only. Kayaks and water trike bikes are included with your stay.
Labor Day Weekend at Great Escapes BCS: Luau, Pools & One Last Summer Blowout
Great Escapes Bryan-College Station hosts a Labor Day Luau September 4 to 7: a four-day island-themed weekend with lei crafting, hula lessons, two pools, the Wibit water obstacle course, a heated spa, and fire-pit nights. Stay in a full-hookup RV site or cabin about 15 minutes from Texas A&M.
Labor Day at Chesnut Bay: Biscuit's Big Summer Send-Off and the Last Day of Pirates Bay
Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay hosts Biscuit's Big Summer Send-Off over Labor Day weekend, September 4 through 7, 2026, with Biscuit's Bubble Bonanza, a campground scavenger hunt, Back-to-School Bingo, a DIY Backpack Tag Station, snow cones, Biscuit's Barkin' Bargain Sale and live music from the band Parris on Saturday, September 5. On Monday, September 7 only, resort guests receive a free late checkout and $10 Pirates Bay Waterpark tickets at the gate. That Monday is the final day of the 2026 Pirates Bay season.