Haunted Houses in Kentucky
The Haunted Hotel
Billed as Louisville’s longest running haunted attraction, the Haunted Hotel is not one for the faint of heart. You can expect vulgar language and grotesque suggestions at this extremely frightening haunted house. Unaccompanied minors will not be admitted. VIP tickets are available if you don’t want to wait in line.
3000 S. 4th Street, Louisville, KY 40208
Bogies Haunted House
Bogie’s Haunted House will be open every Friday and Saturday in October starting September 30th. The scares start at 8pm and go until midnight. They’ll continue after midnight if there is a line. Your ticket allows you to experience three scare-tastic themes in one attraction.
1550 Wolohan Drive, Suite 1, Ashland, KY 41102
Hustonville Haunted House
The famous Hustonville Haunted House is no longer in Hustonville (it’s down the road in Junction City now), but it’s still as phenomenal as ever. They’ve planned to open from September 23 to October 31st for 2022 with an all new expanded 3D experience.
4045 Hustonville Road, Danville KY 40440 | 859-325-6320
Mountain Mayhem
Experience wall to wall chaos at this super frightening haunted house in Whitesburg. New this season is Ms. Fortune’s Emporium at Mountain Mayhem. Horror Lovers, get ready! Opening night for 2022 is set for October 8th.
97 Tyler Lane, Whitesburg, KY 41858 | 606-633-0878
Edge of Darkness Haunted House
The Edge of Darkness Haunted House and Maze in Berea is an award winning indoor/outdoor haunted attraction complete with 3 escape rooms. Held ever Friday and Saturday September 30 to November 5, 8-11pm.
128 Mount Vernon Road, Berea, KY 40403
Haunted Frontier, Harrodsburg, KY
A Haunted House 248 years in the making, this haunt starts in the old fort and goes out into the wooded area behind the fort, very near the state’s oldest cemetery. This is a serious haunted house, not recommended for children under 10 or the weak-hearted. This year, Haunted Frontier will run October 28-31st.
100 S. College Street, Harordsburg, KY 40330 | 859-734-3314
Fallsburg Fearplex
The Fallsburg Fearplex is a haunted attraction hidden in the foothills of Appalachia. They started in 1987 with the Fallsburg Haunted House. Now, they have three additional haunted attractions available in addition to the original haunted house. The Freak Fair features disgusting oddities and homicidal clowns, Crazy Creek focuses on the horrifying history of the Collinsworth Farm, and Appalachian Nightmare 3D is a terrifying, glow-in-the-dark maze. They will be open every Friday and Saturday night from September 16th to October 31st in 2022.
5877 Kentucky 3, Louisa KY 41230 | 606-686-3030
Fright Nights
After a long run at Jacobson Park, Fright Nights has moved to a new space on New Circle Road. Experience their full-contact indoor and outdoor attractions that packed with disorienting chambers that are one wrong step away from chaotic capture challenges, twisted corridors full of demented creatures and doomsday dungeons filled with deranged doctors. They are open Fridays and Saturdays September 23-Oct 1 and Friday, Saturday, Sunday the last 4 weekends in October.
1209 E. New Circle Road, Suite 190, Lexington, KY 40508 | 859-421-0883
Nightmare Forest Haunt Park
Nightmare Forest at Otter Creek in Louisville features five different attractions for one price. Your favorite iconic characters and new haunts and sites are ready to terrorize your dreams again this year. Open Fridays and Saturdays September 17th – October 29th 2022.
850 Otter Creek Park Road, Brandenburg, KY 40108 | 502-233-8338
Fatal Backwoods Haunted House
This backyard haunt is Todd County, KY’s only haunted experience. They have more than 5 years of experience frightening their guests! Head out and walkthrough for a scary good time. Open every weekend in October (starting September 30th) – Fridays and Saturdays from 7-11pm and Halloween night from 6-9pm.
2240 Stringtown Road, Elkton, KY 42220 | (615) 977-5156
Nightmare’s End Haunted House
Nightmare’s End started off as just a garage haunt 15 years ago, but these small beginnings have gained a following over the years. They’ve built a haunted house out in their back yard now and have more and more customers each year. Head out to see what keeps people going back again and again. Open each Friday and Saturday from September 23 to Halloween.
1595 Billy Goat Hill Road, Hopkinsville, KY 42240 | 270-484-2092
RC Haunted Asylum
Nightmares and reality will collide at the RC Haunted Asylum. They will be open from 16 September – October 31st, on Fridays and Saturdays. Face masks are required to enter.
20 Antique Loop, South Shore, KY 41175 | 606-498-1214
Sinister Tombs Haunted House
The town of Eastview Kentucky is rumored to be the site of many strange occurrences. During your visit to Sinister Tombs, you might encounter werewolves, witches, zombies, and vampires, along with other frightening creatures. Open Friday and Saturday nights from September 16 – November 5, 2022.
3246 Meeting Creek Rd, Eastview, Kentucky 42732 | (270) 862-3323
Steele Hollow Haunted Barn
Steele Hollow Haunted barn is a creepy indoor haunted house in Rockholds, Kentucky. They are open rain or shine and are family friendly. New additions and attractions have been added this year as they are every year. For 2022 they will be open September 30-October 30.
1385 Steele Hollow Road, Rockholds, KY 40759 | (606) 261-4001
Talon Falls Screampark
Talon Falls Screampark is a multi-part attraction offering plenty of opportunities to be frightened. The main attraction is a 30-40 minute walk-thru indoor and outdoor maze packed with vampires, creepy pirates, an old cemetery with ominous undertaker and all new this year, the Wicked Grove. There’s also a haunted insane Psych ward that takes about 15-20 minutes to explore and finally, a haunted hayride. Take a wagon through the decaying town of “Blood Creek” where you’ll experience the old saw mill, squealing pigs chop shop, and this year’s theme, Carnival of Evil which will bring more evil acts. Open September 30 – November 5 2022. November 4-5 are special Flashlight Fright Nights where the lights will be turned out and you’ll explore the haunted hallways in the dark with the help of dim LED lights.
2932 State Route 849 West, Melber, KY 42069 | 270-674-5690
The American Horrorplex
This award-winning haunted house in downtown Louisville occupies over 13,000 square feet of horrific terror. This haunted attraction was created by American Horror Productions to provide Louisville with a one-of-a-kind experience for the Halloween season. The fright team that thought up the scenes have more than 50 years of combined experience in the field and the Horrorplex employs professionally trained actors to provide an unforgettable night of frights. In 2022 they will be open every Friday and Saturday from September 16th to October 29th.
2012 Northwestern Parkway, Louisville, KY | (855) 778-6777
The Baxter Avenue Morgue
The historic Baxter Avenue Morgue is a haunted attraction located in the Highlands area of Louisville. Tours take place in the basement of a 100 year old morgue. You will be subjected to tight corridors, dark passageways and scenes of gruesome horror. Open September 23 – Halloween 2022.
451 Baxter Avenue, Louisville, Kentucky 40204 | (502) 584-4391
The Devils Attic
Hell is open at this award-winning haunted house in Louisville. The Devil’s Attic is a collection of the true elements that make up many classic horror films. Within their walls you’ll encounter many of your childhood demons as well as a slight horrific twist on some of the classic monsters of Halloween. Open weekends from September 9 – October 29, 2022.
647 W Hill St, Louisville, KY 40208 | (502) 292-7738
The Haunted Barn KY
The Haunted Barn in Campton Kentucky is a local favorite. The dates for this year’s Haunted Barn will be October 15, 21, 22, 28, 29. They’ll also host their 3rd annual kids day on opening day, October 15th. They’ve been terrifying Eastern Kentuckians for more than 25 years. come check them out this year.
The Industrial Slaughterhouse
The Industrial Slaughterhouse is a terrifying haunted attraction in Western Kentucky. This haunted house features live actors and special effects inside an actual abandoned slaughterhouse that is said to be haunted. The Industrial Slaughterhouse is open from September 25-November 1 for 2020, Friday-Sunday. Sunday nights the lights are turned off and the clowns come out in Blackout: Clownfestation. You’ll have to navigate using only a glow stick to find your way!
10570 KY-80, Fancy Farm, KY 42039 | (270) 623-6493
The Terror Squad
The London-Laurel Co. Rescue Squad has been putting on a haunted house for decades. This is the department’s biggest fundraiser each year. Tickets are only $15 for adults and $10 for kids 12 and under with fast passes available for $30. For 2022, the Terror Squad will be open every Friday and Saturday October 7-29.
913 Fire Rescue Drive, London, KY 40741
The West Russell ScareHouse
Located at the bottom of Wheeler Hill in Flatwoods Ky, this haunted school has been opened for visitors to witness the haunting! For 2022 they will be open Fridays and Saturdays in October.
1119 Central Ave, Flatwoods, KY 41169 | 606-615-8800
Van Lear Haunted Museum
This year, the Van Lear Haunted Museum will be open October Fridays and Saturdays in October for 2022. There is a 4 foot height requirement for entering the museum. Children under age 13 must be accompanied by an adult. The haunted museum is the year’s biggest fundraiser for the Van Lear Historical Society, so come out and get your fright on while you support a good cause!
78 Miller’s Creek Rd, Van Lear, KY 41265 | 606-789-8540
Waverly Hills Haunted House
Billed as the most haunted place on earth, the Waverly Hills Sanatorium is a must-see for haunted house lovers. They are hosting their haunted house for 2022, but details have not yet been released at the time this article was published. Follow them on Facebook or visit their website for more info.
4400 Paralee Drive, Louisville, KY 40272 | 502-933-2142
Wicked World ScareGrounds
This massive haunt park features three different haunted attractions at one location. They also have food vendors, in-line entertainment, a fire pit, photo ops, a DJ booth and a gift shop. Opening Night for 2022 is September 23.
5817 Tates Creek Rd, Nicholasville, KY 40356 | (859) 621-3270
Haunted Hayrides in Kentucky
AVFD Haunted Hayride in Prestonburg
Auxier Volunteer Fire Department usually hosts an annual haunted hayride at Jenny Wiley Campground in Prestonsburg. This year, due to FEMA trailers being set up at the campground helping flood victims, the 2022 hayride will be at a NEW location nearby. Follow them on Facebook for up to date information about dates, prices and the new location..
Jenny Wiley Campground, Campground Road, Prestonburg, KY
Sandyland Acres
Sandyland Acres is one of the best haunted hayrides in Northern Kentucky. Take a 25 minute haunted hayride into cinema horror from both the past and present. There’s also a haunted barn on site with discounted combo tickets for those who want to experience both haunts. The hayride and haunted barn will be operating every Friday and Saturday night from September 16 to October 29th for 2022.
4172 Belleview Road, Petersburg, KY 41080 | 859-322-0516
Haunted Trails and Other Outdoor Haunted Attractions
Blood Hollow
The outdoor haunted attraction spread over 30 acres in Hopkins County, Blood Hollow is opening September 30, 2022. Military and first responder discounts available. Follow them on Facebook for more information.
1345 Claud Young Road, White Plains, KY | (270) 223-7366
Danger Run, Louisville KY
This isn’t your typical haunted attraction. Danger Run is a scavenger hunt-style game that you’ll play in your car. You’ll be out hunting to find real haunted places around Louisville. You’ll uncover some incredibly scary places that you never knew existed as you solve clues and hear spooky tales narrated by the “Ghost Host.” You’ll have the option to add traditional haunted houses if you’d like. Find more about this innovative experience on their website.
Legend at Pope Lick Adventure Outpost
The Legend at Pope Lick Adventure Outpost is one of Louisville’s most highly rated haunted trails. You’ll get to experience the legend of the Pope Lick Monster and see the beast live and in person. Also known as the Goat Man, the Pope Lick Monster has been terrorizing the Louisville community for more than 50 years and is one of the city’s most investigated legends. You’ll head out into the forest where he’s said to live, with only a flashlight. This year, the Legend at Pope Lick Haunt is part of Louisville halloween’s Ultimate Halloween Fest – a whole variety of Halloween-themed events happening around Louisville.
Grim Trails Haunted Attraction
Grim Trails Haunted Attraction plunges you deep into the dark, twisted and spooky world of fairy-tales and folklore. This is the longest walkthrough haunted attraction in Louisville – recently expanded onto 20 sprawling acres in EP Tom Sawyer State Park. They will be open every Friday and Saturday night from September 23 – October 29, 2022.
2600 Freys Hill Road, EP Tom Sawyer Park | 502-594-7624
Fariston’s Haunted Forest
Fariston’s Haunted Forest is a family-owned and operated and has operated for 23 years. They change the scenes each year so you’ll never know what to expect. For 2023, they will be open every Friday and Saturday night from September 16th to October 29th and Halloween Night. They will also have a free trick or treat event on Halloween from 4-6pm.
370 Shackle Road, London KY 40744 | 606-682-2371
Skeleton’s Lair Scream Park
Skeleton’s Lair is a unique, outdoor haunted attraction on Cemetery Road near Bowling Green. Your journey will take you through their trademark haunted woods, a haunted hayride, a two-story haunted house and a 3-D haunted maze. Attractions feature live actors, animations, pyrotechnics and special effects. Open select days September 24 – Halloween 2020.
48 Locketts Dream, Scottsville, KY 42164 | 270-622-8171
Field of Horror at Devine’s Corn Maze and Pumpkin Patch
Your nightmares will come alive at this creepy outdoor attraction on Halloween weekend. Get lost in the dark within the rustling corn and watch around every corner! Children of the Corn, Jason, Freddy, Pin Head and others may be waiting. Field of Horror starts at dark (approximately 7:30) on Friday, October 28th and Saturday, October 29th.
623 Talmage Mayo Road, Harrodsburg, KY 40330 | 859-613-5066
Hill of Terror
Spread over 100 acres, this massive outdoor haunted attraction includes professional level themes, props and actors. There are several extremely scary sections connected by spooky trails. You never know what you might encounter. New this year is Zombie Paintball Apocalypse where you ride a Trailer of Death through zombie infected zones to help eliminate the undead. They will be open every Friday and Saturday from September 16th through October 29th for 2022.
3666 Priceville Road, Bonnieville, KY 42713
Horseman Haunt Productions: The WOODS
The Woods is a haunted attraction at Thomas Dairy Farm and Market that consists of a trail through 5 acres of wooded property and three acres of corn. There’s also zombie paintball. They will be open every Friday and Saturday September 30th – October 29th during 2022.
4625 Leitchfield Road, Cecilia, KY | 270-401-5461
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