Plan Spooky Season with this list of haunted trails near Charlotte, North Carolina! All of the attractions listed below are within driving distance of Charlotte — some closer than others, of course. We’ve listed the basic info for each attraction, but make sure to follow the links to get the latest info, and to buy tickets in advance if required.
These are all outdoor attractions, so you should call them or check their social media if the weather is questionable.
Some or most of these haunted trails will not be suitable for young children.
Looking for not-so-scary fall attractions for the whole family? Check out our list of Charlotte area corn mazes, pumpkin patches and hayrides!
Please also check our huge list of fall festivals in the Charlotte area in 2026, as well as our list of Halloween events and Trick or Treat events.
Willing to drive a little farther for a haunted experience? Check out these haunted trails and houses near Raleigh, NC.
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Charlotte Haunted Trails
These attractions might be too scary for young children.
The 13th Acre
The 13th Acre
3718 Plyler Mill Rd., Monroe, NC 28112
980-699-9535
Opening night is September 19, 2026.
A standard ticket is $35.54 and includes the Midway, 13th Acre haunted attraction, and Selfie Museum. 13th Acre is the longest haunted attraction in the Carolinas.
More info.
Scarrigan Farms
Carrigan Farms
1213 Oakridge Farm Highway, Mooresville, NC 28115 (West Entrance)
704-664-1450
Dates from October 2 to November 1, 2026.
General admission includes a $6.20 online deposit and $30 cash at the door. Must be 12 years of age or older. 300 acre Carrigan Farms is transformed into a haunted trail over a mile long. The waiting area features bonfires, music, and concessions.
More info.
Fear Farm
Fear Farm
424 Ninety-Nine Island Road, Blacksburg, SC
864-839-1022
Dates from October 2 to 31, 2026
General admission is $28 when paying online and includes access to the brand new Mineshaft Mayhem 2.0, The Abyss, The Coven, Confinement, Twisty’s Tricks and Treats, and The Farm House. General admission also includes free parking, entry onto the midway, photo ops, and character encounters.
More info.
Lake Hickory Haunts
Lake Hickory Haunts
520 Carolina Avenue, Hickory, NC
828-212-1442
Dates from September 12 to November 7, 2026.
General admission is $32 to $39 depending on the night and includes admission to all 13 attractions: Midway of Mayhem, Nightmare Factory Unleashed, Lair of the Undead, Voodoo Bayou, Shipwrecked, Aquaphobia, Extinction, Aftermath, Nature’s Revenge, Descent, Big Top Circus, Chop Shop, and Ghost Town.
More info.
Boogerwoods
Boogerwoods
725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138
704-855-7922
Dates from October 10 to 31, 2026.
Admission is $30 per person. Tickets are only available for purchase with cash, day of, starting at 2 p.m. Themed sets for 2026 include: Mineshaft Flatback, Ghost Town: The Great Train Robbery, Backwoods Theater, Boogerassic Park, Time Machine, Earl’s Small Engine Repair, Car Wash, and much more!
More info.
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
Kersey Valley Spooky Woods
1615 Kersey Valley Road, Archdale, NC
336-431-1700
Dates from September 25 to November 7, 2026.
General admission is $39.95. Travel by wagon between the 1925 Farmhouse, The World of Slashers, and a brand new attraction that is their biggest yet!
More info.
Maze of Terror
Maze of Terror
2198 Miller Road, China Grove, NC
Dates from September 25 to 31, 2026.
General admission is $25 (cash on site.) Both indoor and outdoor scenes. From 5 to 7 p.m., there’s a no-scare version of the trail for young children, and the cost is only $5 per person for the kids’ trail.
Reapers Realm
Reapers Realm
5980 Woodleaf Road, Salisbury, NC
Dates from September 19 to 31, 2026
Tickets range from $25 to $35, depending on the date. Haunted farm and trail.
Matthews Playhouse Halloween Haunted Trail
Matthews Playhouse
Four Mile Creek Trail, behind Matthews Community Center
100 East McDowell Street, Matthews, NC 28105
704-846-8343
Open the weekend of Friday, October 23 to Sunday, October 25, 2026.
“Not So Spooky” Trail is from 5:30 to 7 p.m., and the “Full Fright” Trail is from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. all three days. Both trails are $10 per person. There is also a free fun zone with Trunk-or-Treat and other activities. Buy tickets at the gate, cash and card accepted.
The Haunted Pyramids
The Haunted Pyramids
2745 Toney Road, Lawndale, NC
704-477-6783
Dates from September 25 to October 31, 2026.
General admission is $30 per person and includes access to all five attractions: The Haunted Pyramids, The Abandoned, Carnival of Terror, Millbilly Manor, and Dr. Venom’s Snake Pit.
Museum of the Waxhaws Haunted Trail
Museum of the Waxhaws
8215 Waxhaw Highway, Waxhaw, NC
704-843-1832
October 16 and 17, 2026, only. Do you dare to walk wooded trails of the Museum of the Waxhaws? $10 per person.
SCarowinds
Carowinds
14523 Carowinds Boulevard, Charlotte NC
704-588-2600
Admission is $55+. There are various bundles that include park admission and access to the scary attractions such as the new JASON: Blood Reign, Macabre Mazes, The Conjuring: Beyond Fear, The Resurgence, and more.
More info.
Midway Wicked Woods
Midway Campground Resort
114 Midway Drive, Statesville, NC
855-882-7999
Dates from October 2 to 31, 2026.
General admission is $28.50, parking is a separate $5-$10 charge cash only.
Forbidden Forest
Forbidden Forest
14210 Old Beatty Ford Road, Rockwell, NC
704-223-2765
Check back soon for 2026 info.
Raises money for St. Jude’s Children Hospital.
More info.
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