The hockey mask Angela used in Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers is seen in the fishing scene. As it is pulled out of the water, another camper remarks that the date is "Saturday the 14th."
Since it was filmed back-to-back with Sleepaway Camp II: Unhappy Campers in a six-week period, the same set was used for both films, a YMCA youth camp in Georgia.
The script initially contained more elaborate deaths for the characters which were ultimately trimmed for budget reasons. Herman was to have a flaming poker shoved into his crotch with Angela proclaiming it " a wienie roast!" Tawny and her entire news team were meant to die in a fiery explosion after Angela cut the break lines to their van.