Tennessee Cryptid Camp Out (TN)

The 2026 Tennessee Cryptid Camp Out will be held at Cumberland Plateau in McMinnville, TN between 04/13/2026 and 04/17/2026.

You’ll join Jessi and Joe Doyle of Hellbent Holler, Chester Moore of Dark Outdoors media, Fortean TN and the legendary researcher M.K. Davis for 4 days and 4 nights of Bigfooting and comradery atop the majestic Cumberland Plateau in one of the most active Bigfoot areas in the region!

On this adventure you will search for the elusive Bigfoot, learn from experts, and connect with like-minded enthusiasts!

This is a ticketed special event and is limited to 40 attendants so get your tickets now if you haven’t already.

Your ticket will include the following:
1. Guided day and night hikes (April 14th-16th, 1pm-4pm/10pm-Midnight) with Fortean TN, through the lush Tennessee wilderness, where you’ll have the chance to spot signs of Bigfoot activity and take in the raw natural beauty that is the Cumberland Mountains.

2. Thrilling night hikes (April 15th-16th, 10pm-Midnight) under the stars with special guests, Hellbent Holler, where you’ll get to see how some of the most modern and advanced investigative gear works in real time.

3. Planned CE5 Contact Meditation (April 14th, 10pm-Midnight) – Attempt to initiate contact via CE5 guided meditation with Jessi Doyle.

4. Bonfire tales with M.K. Davis and Chester Moore (April 14th-15th – after dark) – where you’ll hear real spine-tingling stories of Bigfoot, feral humans, and other cryptid encounters and can share your own.

5. Tibetan Crystal Singing Bowls (April 13th, 10pm-Midnight) – Channel your mind and spirit with the help of Tre’s “sound alchemy” presentation and hopefully help lure in curious Sasquatch that might be lurking nearby.

6. A History of Encounters (April 13th, 7pm-9:00pm) – an introduction to the encounters and sightings associated with the Camp Out site, with Fortean TN.

7. Delicious hot meals (breakfast, lunch and dinner) served in the on-site cafeteria for the entirety of the event along-side lunch-time round table discussions with our special guests, where you can share your own experiences and learn from others. Meals are not included in the cost of admission but can be purchased separately via Add-Ons.

8. Rustic cabins with electrical hook-ups and comfortable sleeping arrangements for 2-3 people per cabin.

9. An exclusive Tennessee Cryptid Campout Expedition patch!

Attendants arrive on Monday, April 13th (12:00pm/Noon) and check-out Friday, April 17th (12:00pm/Noon).

If I’m Bigfoot I’m packing a light suitcase and headed to a more remote area the weekend of April 14th.