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These are the stories of impossible encounters with impossible creatures in the wildest corners of North America. We’ll travel the country, sit around campfires and talk about that thing that ran across the trail in the middle of the night, just...

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These are the stories of impossible encounters with impossible creatures in the wildest corners of North America. We’ll travel the country, sit around campfires and talk about that thing that ran across the trail in the middle of the night, just beyond the beam of your flashlight. Come closer to the fire. Let’s hear the next legend.

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English

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Episodes
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BONUS: Season 7 Recap

11/13/2025
Go behind the scenes of Camp Monsters as host and writer Weston Davis teams up with sound designer Nick Patri to recap their favorite moments from Season 7 and reveal the creative process behind the stories and sound design. Stick around until the end for some hilarious outtakes from Weston’s recording sessions! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:21:34

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Crackle Hands: Part 2

10/30/2025
Claira wakes in a forest clearing, disoriented and alone. She must have been sleepwalking… right? But before she can make sense of where she is—or how she got there—a crashing sound erupts from the brush. Something is coming. Fast. Something wild. And it’s headed straight for her... Listen to Crackle Hands: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast. This episode is sponsored by Merrell. Shop amazing products by Merrell in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:31:33

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Crackle Hands: Part 1

10/23/2025
On North Carolina’s Hatteras Island, Claira thought she knew the way back to camp. But the trail twists into something unfamiliar—something watching, waiting, and older than the forest itself. What she finds in the dark might not let her leave... Listen to Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast. This episode is sponsored by Brompton. Shop amazing products by Brompton in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:31:44

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Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 2

10/16/2025
Dean is gone, and Oren is left to face whatever lurks beneath Moon Lake. Trapped under an overturned boat, he’s dragged toward the depths by something massive beneath the surface. Listen to Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast. This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op. Shop amazing products by REI Co-op in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:37:05

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Mermaid of Moon Lake: Part 1

10/9/2025
On a quiet night at Moon Lake, Utah, Dean and Oren spot a figure standing on the rocks at the lake’s furthest point—small, still, and shadowy against the water. Listen to Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast. This episode is sponsored by Altra. Shop amazing products by Altra in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:33:44

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Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 2

10/2/2025
Police officers Rile and Aarons’ encounter with the goblin-like creatures in Hopkinsville raised more questions than answers. Now, a new listener tip has surfaced—strange, undeniable details that shift the story in an unexpected direction... Listen to Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1 Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast. This episode is sponsored by The North Face. Shop amazing products by The North Face in stores or at REI.com. Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:37:43

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Hopkinsville Goblins: Part 1

9/25/2025
Hopkinsville, Kentucky police officers Rile and Aarons encounter glowing, goblin-like creatures in a cabin in the woods. Was it aliens— or something stranger? This episode is sponsored by Asics. Shop Asics' amazing products in store or at REI.com. Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast! Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Duration:00:37:00

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Camp Monsters Season 7

9/12/2025
REI's Camp Monsters podcast returns Thursday, September 25th. Get ready for unexplainable sightings at Moon Lake, eerie encounters with goblin-like creatures in Kentucky and more... Register for the Camp Monsters Live show in Denver, Colorado on Saturday, September 20th. Thank you to this season's sponsors: Altra The North Face Brompton MerrellAsicsIllustrations by Tyler Grobowsky

Duration:00:01:36

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BONUS: A BTS Chat with Weston Davis

11/7/2024
Join host, Weston Davis, and Camp Monsters’ sound design magician, Nick Patri, as they dive into their favorite creatures from Season 6, reveal how Weston crafts his monster stories, and share a few behind-the-scenes surprises! Thank you to this season's sponsors: Obermeyer, Mountain House, Coleman, Columbia, Zippo, Peak Refuel, Altra, and REI Co-op. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Listen to REI’s Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast!

Duration:00:14:56

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The Rougarou

10/31/2024
Lucie’s visit to her friend Elodie’s hometown in Louisiana has been filled with vivid experiences: bold new flavors, lively conversations around the table, and day trips through the bayou behind Elodie’s family home. It’s been a great trip, but as her time there draws to an end, Lucie finds herself increasingly restless, as if something is lingering beneath the surface—a secret she can’t quite grasp... This episode is sponsored by Obermeyer. Shop Obermeyer’s amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Listen to REI's Wild Ideas Worth Living podcast!

Duration:00:34:19

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The Hodag

10/24/2024
In the quiet Northwoods of Wisconsin, a local taxidermist builds a bizarre, mish-mash creature to spark publicity and boost tourism. But when his odd creation mysteriously disappears, he suspects theft—until he uncovers the shocking truth of what really happened… This episode is sponsored by Mountain House. Shop Mountain House's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.

Duration:00:34:05

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La Llorona

10/17/2024
A woman takes her young son, 'Nesto, to a riverside park in the Southwest, where they pass by an old woman dressed in black, weeping by the river... This episode is sponsored by Coleman. Shop Coleman's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.

Duration:00:39:41

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The Curse

10/15/2024
A pair of film buffs stumble upon an old western movie set hidden deep in the desert outside Los Angeles. But as they explore the abandoned remains, strange noises start to echo through the empty set... This episode is sponsored by Columbia. Shop Columbia's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.

Duration:00:30:39

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The Dover Demon

10/3/2024
Lena was taking a shortcut through the woods in Dover, Massachusetts, when something caught her eye—a pale figure with two round, black eyes, crouched on a wall, staring right at her... This episode is sponsored by Zippo. Shop Zippo's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey.

Duration:00:32:40

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The Portal

9/26/2024
Mysterious disappearances have plagued the remote Beaver Dunes in Oklahoma's panhandle for years. Could it be the Devil’s Stovepipes—or something even more unsettling? Reports of eerie lights, voices of the vanished, and a mysterious creature emerging from the sands suggest there's much more to this story. This episode is sponsored by Peak Refuel. Shop Peak Refuel's amazing products in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky.

Duration:00:38:07

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The Taos Hum

9/19/2024
Since arriving in Taos, New Mexico, Frank has been plagued by a persistent, irritating hum. Hoping to escape it, he drives to Santa Fe to revisit old memories—but the hum follows, culminating in a strange and unsettling experience. This episode is sponsored by REI Co-op. Shop REI's amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky.

Duration:00:41:53

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The Sea Ape

9/12/2024
Sailing through the majestic waters of southeast Alaska, the crew spots something lurking in the water—like a seal, but not. What starts as a curious sighting soon becomes a chilling fight for survival. This episode is sponsored by Altra. Shop Altra's amazing gear in store or at REI.com. Take the Camp Monsters Listeners Survey. Artwork by Tyler Grobowsky.

Duration:00:36:30

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Camp Monsters is Back for Season 6

9/5/2024
Camp Monsters podcast returns this September! This season, we’re venturing into the shadowy woods of Wisconsin, chasing an unexplainable hum in the Southwest, exploring an old haunted movie set near Los Angeles, and so much more… Tune in next Thursday for the first full-length episode. Register for the Camp Monsters LIVE show in Denver on Saturday, September 28th. Check out this season's sponsors: REI Co-op Peak RefuelZippoColemanAltraColumbiaMountain HouseObermeyerArtwork by Tyler Grobowsky

Duration:00:01:39

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Augerino

11/8/2023
BONUS EPISODE from the Camp Monsters live show at the REI Flagship store in Denver, Colorado. Join host, Weston Davis, as he shares a personal story of his encounter with the Augerino, a wormy-snake-like creature attracted to water who bores tunnels through the earth... Thank you to this season's sponsors: Benchmade, Roark, Keen and Fjallraven.

Duration:00:32:22

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Camp Monsters is Back for Season 5

9/27/2023
Camp Monsters is back for season 5, and the monsters are more mysterious than ever. Tune in to hear tales of peculiar creatures wandering through neighborhood yards, a strange relic discovered in a cabin in the woods, unexplained knocking in the basement and more. Check out this season’s sponsors: FjallravenKeenRoarkBenchmadeArtwork by Tyler Grobowsky

Duration:00:01:31