In the very first "Friday the 13th" (1980), the eerie Camp Crystal Lake came to life at a Boy Scout retreat called Camp No-Be-Bo-Sco, nestled in Hardwick, New Jersey. Though the camp remains active today, the legacy of Jason lingers. Occasional Crystal Lake Tours, complete with props and memorabilia, are offered for die-hard fans.. Friday the 13th Screenshot Friday the 13th, June 2025 Cork's Candle, Bath & Body - (26 Main St, Blairstown, NJ) The white building with the balcony is where the the store was where Annie went in to ask for directions to Camp Crystal Lake. Note: All of the actual inside shots were filmed at a different location at Hartung's store in Hope, NJ.
Camp Crystal Lake, the iconic setting of the Friday the 13th series, was shot in various locations, including a Boy Scout retreat in New Jersey and a motion picture ranch in California. The heavy forest setting of Crystal Lake provides cover for Jason Voorhees to hide and stalk his victims, while the simple log cabins offer limited hiding spaces for his prey. Each film in the franchise was.. Friday the 13th is an American horror media franchise that comprises twelve slasher films, a television series, novels, comic books, video games, and tie‑in merchandise. The franchise primarily focuses on the fictional character Jason Voorhees, who was thought to have drowned as a boy at Camp Crystal Lake due to the negligence of the camp staff.