5 Famous Haunted Attractions in Utah
Are you looking for a good scare this fall? Or maybe a fun little adventure for you and the family? Utah has options for those who love horror films and those looking for a fun Saturday night Halloween activity. There are many haunted attractions in Utah and haunted houses in Utah that have received both local, national and INTERNATIONAL accolades. Here are 5 popular Halloween attractions to visit this fall.
Dead City Haunted House
Dead City Haunted House is one of the fastest growing haunted houses in Utah and quickly becoming one of the most popular haunted houses in the nation! One of the most innovative haunted houses, Dead City was honored as one of the “Haunters to Watch” in 2020 and is back this year with new special effects and animatronics created all in-house.
(images courtesy of Dead City Haunted House)
Popular Attractions
Season of the Witch
Temple of Doom
Army of Darkness
Carn Evil
Cathedral of Death
Lab of Doctor Death
Ticket Prices (depending on day of week)
Season Pass: N/A
Single Ticket: $22.95-$28.95
VIP Ticket: $35.95- $$37.95
Dates
August
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday- Saturday (13-14 only): 7:30PM-10:00PM
Sunday: Closed
September
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Closed
October
Monday-Thursday: 7:30PM-10:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 7:30PM-12:00AM
Sunday: Closed
Location
5425 S Vine Street Murray, Utah 84123
Haunted Forest
Haunted Forest came to fruition by a group of individuals who were riding their horses back to their camp in the dark in the mountains of Utah. The paranoia of walking or even being in the woods at dark has sent chills up people’s spines for over 30 years. Horror movies and other haunted attractions leverage people’s fear of darkness in the woods to create an experience like no other. Although Haunted Forest isn’t a haunted house, it’s been one of the industry’s most successful scream parks. Since 1990, the Haunted Forest has grown to acquire over 1,000,000 square-feet of terror, becoming one of the largest haunted attractions nationwide. Each year the Haunted Forest introduces a new layout due to the lack of permanent structures making it a flexible haunted attraction in Utah.
Ticket Prices (depending on day of week)
Season Pass: N/A
Single Ticket: $27.00
Single Ticket + Fast Pass: $34.00
Dates
September
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday (starting 9/10): 7:30PM-10:00PM
Sunday: Closed
October
Monday-Thursday (starting 10/4): 7:30PM-10:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 7:30PM-12:00AM
Sunday: Closed
Location
6000 W 1500 N American Fork, UT 84003
Nightmare on 13th
Nightmare on 13th is “Utah’s legendary haunted attraction”. Since 1990, Nightmare on 13th has grown to be:
One of the industry’s most successful haunted house attractions (Haunted Attraction Magazine)
One of America’s scariest attractions (The Travel Channel)
One of America’s best haunted houses (USA Today)
Each year Nightmare on 13th releases new attractions to keep repeat guests scared. Originally a car dealership, this 36,000 square-foot warehouse is one of the largest and longest running haunted houses in the country and longest running haunted house in Utah currently going on 31 years of business. Roughly 60,000 people visit each year. Nightmare on 13th lives up to its reputation and accolades. As you’re waiting in line to either get tickets or enter the haunted house, actors roam the common space scaring those unsuspecting visitors or are taking pictures with them. Due to popularity, lines do get long later in the night. Check the temperatures you might want to bring a jacket as the line to enter the haunted house is outside.
(images courtesy of Nightmare on 13th)
New Attractions
Black Water
Deep Freeze
Nightmare Alley
Dark Ride of Terror
I Scream
Nightmare Courtyard
Ticket Prices (depending on day of week)
Season Pass: $149.95
Single Ticket: $24.95-$31.95
Dates
September
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday (starting 9/10): 7:30PM-12:00AM
Sunday: Closed
October
Monday-Thursday: 7:30PM-10:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 7:30PM-12:00AM
Sunday: Closed
Location
320 W 1300 S Salt Lake City, UT 84115
Fear Factory
Fear Factory is celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year! Made up of 6 buildings, 6 stories high, 2 underground passages, Fear Factory is one of the largest haunted houses in Utah. USA Today and Travel Channel ranked Fear Factory in the top 10 haunted houses in the United States and buzzfeed.com ranked them as #3 in the world. Waivers are required before entering. There are 100 paid actors on premise ready to give you a proper Halloween thrill. Fear Factory occupies an old 1800s industrial cement factory where 11 people died at the factory adding to the hysteria and “haunted” in haunted house.
(images courtesy of Fear Factory)
Ticket Prices
Season Pass: $149.99
Single Ticket: $28.99-$33.99
VIP Ticket: $38.99-$43.99
Instant Entry: $69.99
Dates
September
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday (starting 9/10): 8:00PM-12:00AM
Sunday: Closed
October
Monday: 7:30PM-9:30PM
Thursday: 7:30PM-10:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 7:00PM-12:00AM
Sunday: 7:00PM-10:00PM
Location
666 W 800 S Salt Lake City, Utah 84104
Cornbelly's Corn Maze and Pumpkin Fest
Cornbelly’s is opening a second location in Spanish Fork, Utah alongside their flagship location at Thanksgiving Point in Lehi, Utah. This is a family friendly fall-time venue. Unlike the other 4 haunted attractions in Utah, Cornbelly’s is great for corn mazes, pumpkin patches to take pictures and group events. Check out the 55+ attractions at the Thanksgiving Point location which offers fun for all ages.
Ticket Prices
Season Pass: $78.95
Single Ticket: $18.95-$24.95
Tent Rentals/ Party Events: $45.00
Dates
Thanksgiving Point
September
Monday-Thursday (starting 9/24): 10:00AM-10:00PM
Friday- Saturday (starting 9/27): 4:00PM-10:00PM
Sunday: Closed
October
Monday-Thursday: 4:00PM-10:00PM
Friday- Saturday: 10:00AM-12:00AM
Sunday: Closed
Spanish Fork
September
Monday-Thursday: Closed
Friday-Saturday (9/3-9/4, 9/10-9/11): 1:00PM-Dusk
Sunday: Closed
October
Monday-Tuesday: 4:00PM-7:30PM
Wednesday-Thursday: 4:00PM-10:00PM
Friday-Saturday: 1:00PM-Dusk
Sunday: Closed
Location
Thanksgiving Point
3003 N Thanksgiving Way Lehi, Utah 84043
Spanish Fork
5788 S 3600 W Spanish Fork, Utah 84660
The Seasons are Changing
Utah is well-known for having excellent haunted attractions. Halloween is a big part of Utah culture and pre-Halloween celebrations begin in early September. Pumpkin Spice Lattes and haunted houses sum up a Utah fall season. There are many more haunted houses in Utah and other haunted attractions in Utah other than these listed. Asylum 49, Castle of Chaos and Strangling Brothers Utah Haunted Circus are events you should consider checking out. A wide-variety of haunted attractions from family friendly to mandatory waivers as actors touch you are available. If these aren’t your type of fall activities, a nice canyon drive up to Snowbird for Oktoberfest is something to check out!
