Chilling Bigfoot Encounters: Families' Terrifying RV and Camping Tales

Posted Friday, January 19, 2024

By Squatchable.com staff

Camping and RV adventures can offer a much-needed escape from the hustle and bustle of daily life, providing peace and tranquility in the great outdoors. However, as detailed in two chilling accounts from the Phantoms & Monsters Radio YouTube channel, sometimes our wilderness excursions don't go as planned when we realize we're not alone. The first account comes from a camper who, along with their family, had a terrifying encounter in 1992 near Wind Cave National Park in South Dakota. The family had camped in the area several times before, but after a strange and unsettling experience, they decided never to return. One calm Saturday night, the family was startled when something slammed into the back of their RV, shattering a window. The father quickly grabbed his pistol and fired through the broken window. After waiting in silence, the family left the campsite, shaken and frightened. The mother later revealed that she had seen a large creature on two legs run into the forest earlier that night. The father, after seeing the creature himself, believed they had encountered a Bigfoot. The second account comes from a college student who, in 2009, went camping with a friend on Assateague Island, a barrier island and wildlife refuge. The pair had heard about the island's famous feral ponies and were excited to see them. However, their adventure took a dark turn when they heard strange howls and growls outside their tent at night. The following day, they discovered that their tent had been ransacked, with all their food and belongings scattered around the site. The students were left bewildered and frightened, and when they spotted a massive, werewolf-like creature nearby, they knew they had to leave immediately. These harrowing tales remind us that the great outdoors can sometimes harbor mysteries and dangers we never expect. If you're planning a camping or RV trip, be sure to stay vigilant and keep an open mind, as you never know what might be roaming among us. To hear the full stories and more from Phantoms & Monsters Radio, check out their YouTube channel and be sure to subscribe, like, and share their content. And, as always, feel free to comment and share your own experiences.