Three-player minimum, two terrifying 80s campfire stories at Camp Ruby Lake

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Three-player minimum, two terrifying 80s campfire stories at Camp Ruby Lake

Gather around a campfire in Reno and choose between two curated live-action horror tales — a haunted Cabin 8 or a hunt for a legendary creature — each run as its own one-hour experience.

Three-player minimum, two terrifying 80s campfire stories at Camp Ruby Lake.

Duration
1 Hour Per Story
Location
Reno
Operator
Deadline Escape Rooms
Category
Events
Robert Eric Crews
Founder & Editor, The Adventure Collective
Published Verified

Camp Ruby Lake stages an old-school summer-camp nightmare: small groups gather by the fire to be pulled into one of two spine‑chilling, fully live stories—either a night in the haunted Cabin 8 or a hunt for a blood‑thirsty creature—each designed to play out as a single, intense hour under the stars.

Highlights

Outing Highlights

THE SETTING

A campfire that starts the story

The experience begins with participants gathering around a fire and choosing which of two distinct tales they will live through, anchoring the evening in communal suspense before the action begins.

THE GHOST STORY

The Lady of the Lake — Cabin 8

An easier option that leans into jump scares: players take the roles of camp counselors spending a night in Cabin 8 to test whether the rumor of a girl who drowned in the 1970s is true.

THE CREATURE HUNT

The Blood Moon — track the legend

A harder, more adventurous story in which participants play reluctant park rangers tracking a blood‑thirsty creature blamed for hikers who have gone missing around the campgrounds.

What the day feels like

What the night feels like

The flow is compact and theatrical: groups assemble at a meeting point, gather at the campfire to select a tale, then step into a one‑hour live scenario in which they play assigned roles and attempt to survive or solve the night’s mystery.

Suitability

Who it's for

Who this experience suits — and who it excludes.

1
Small groupsDesigned for groups rather than solo visitors: there is a required minimum of three players.
2
Horror fans who prefer jump scaresThose who want more jump scares should opt for The Lady of the Lake; it’s presented as the easier, more startling option.
3
Adventurous playersThose who prefer a more involved, adventurous challenge should choose The Blood Moon, which is described as the harder, hunt‑style tale.
4
Players planning to double upIf you want to experience both stories, you must book two separate one‑hour time slots—each story requires its own reservation.

Practical planner

Details to review before reserving

Timing & Slotting

Each story is scheduled as a one‑hour experience; if you want to play both stories you must reserve two separate time slots.

Meeting Point

The operator’s meeting address for the experience is 7111 S Virginia St Suite D in Reno.

Group Size

A minimum group size of three players is required to run the experience.

Booking Notes

At checkout you will be asked which story you want to play; choose carefully if you have a preference because each story occupies its own full slot.

Booking Notice

Review cancellation policies before reserving.

Frequently asked questions

Planning Your Outing

How long is each story?

Each story is one hour long.

Can we play both campfire stories?

Yes — each story requires its own full time slot, so you must book two separate time slots to play both.

Where do we meet?

The meeting location is 7111 S Virginia St Suite D in Reno.

Is there a minimum number of players?

Yes. A minimum of three players is required.

How do the two stories differ?

The Lady of the Lake is described as the easier option with more jump scares; The Blood Moon is described as the harder, more adventurous creature‑hunt.