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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.

Pirates Bay Waterpark near Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay in Leesburg, Alabama is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. through September 6, 2026, plus Labor Day Monday, September 7, which is the final day of the season. A standard ticket is $24.99, kids 3 and under are free, and an after 4 p.m. ticket is $15.99 purchased at the gate, with parking included. Waterpark admission is not included with your RV site or cabin booking and must be purchased separately, though resort guests get a discounted gate rate with their wristband.

Planning a summer getaway near Lake Weiss? Overnight guests at Great Escapes RV Resorts Chesnut Bay can now add Pirates Bay Waterpark passes right to their reservation — and score midweek pricing as low as $10 per person per day.

The Venue at Great Escapes Chesnut Bay is officially open! 🎉 From reunions to birthdays, this amazing space has the room, amenities, and vibe to make your next gathering unforgettable.

Four weekends of spooky fun await at Great Escapes Chesnut Bay! Magic Pumpkin Patch ($), costume contests, haunted trails, and more—come for one or all four!

Join us September 9–11 for Homeschool Hangout at Great Escapes Chesnut Bay! Enjoy 15% off midweek stays with HOMESCHOOL15, plus activities, splash pad time, and a 4-H educational speaker.