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This Is The Best (And Scariest!) Haunted House Or Attraction In South Carolina

By Melanie Day September 15th

Looking for the best of the best when it comes to haunted attractions this Halloween? There are seemingly endless haunted houses, mazes, trails, hayrides, etc. But if you want to be truly terrified where do you go? According to Parade Magazine, it’s Dark Castle in Elgin, SC. The publication recently released a list of the best haunted attraction in each state and Dark Castle took the title for South Carolina.

Originally just The Dark Knight’s Terror Trail, Dark Castle is now a full-scope haunted attraction that the trail is a part of. The Dark Knight’s Terror Trail is a 30-minute fully guided outdoor haunted trail through the woods. There is also Dungeon of Darkness an indoor haunted house experience. Or use a laser gun to clear out zombies from the woods while searching for a special item at the Zombie Zone. There are midway attractions including a break room (rage room), and an escape room. Your $25 ticket gets you into all three haunted attractions. The break room and escape room as an extra cost.

Elgin South Carolina is outside of Columbia about an hour and a half drive from Charlotte. Dark Castle is open select nights from Friday, September 29th through Saturday, November 4th. The break room is open year-round as well as other games such as laser tag and among us. The property also hosts other events throughout the year like Zombie Valentine, Camp Terror, and the Kraken Cup.

Parade isn’t the only publication raving about Dark Castle either. They’ve received numerous recognition by Scare Factor and Haunt Junkies. Find out more about the best haunted attraction in South Carolina here! That is if you dare! I may sit this one out so tell me how it is! Happy Haunting season.

6 Of The Best Haunted Attractions In North Carolina

Scared yet? Spooky season is upon us which means it’s time to plan your Halloween fun. And what is Halloween without visiting at least one Haunted House, trail, or attraction? Why watch a horror movie when you could experience it for yourself? There are many haunted attractions in North Carolina, so chances are there is one near you. Some are haunted houses or indoor mazes. Others are outdoors through corn mazes, woods, or perhaps lakeside. And the best part? Most of these haunted locations have a number of attractions so you get lots of scares for your money.

I’ve chosen to highlight six of the best-haunted attractions in North Carolina. These are all in the greater Charlotte region, within about an hour and a half drive from the Queen City. And even if some of these are a little far- they are worth the drive for sure! Each location on this list offers something unique and is either one I personally have visited or has come highly recommended by friends! As with any haunted experience, the goal of these attractions is to find any way to scare you. One even says if someone hasn’t peed their pants by the end of the night well they didn’t do their job. So these are not for the faint of heart. Most have restrictions and will not allow children under the age of 12 to visit.

So visit or enter at your own risk. If you dare. Keep reading to see 6 of the best haunted attractions in the Charlotte North Carolina region. Have an attraction you love that I missed? Be sure to reach out to us on social media to let us know! Happy Haunting.

  • 13th Acre

    Location: 3718 Plyler Mill Rd, Monroe, NC, 28112 (Awe Shucks Farm)

    Website

    The 13th acre features 3 different haunted attractions- Coffin Creek, The Forbidden Acre, and Reeper’s Row. Once you’ve had your fair share of scares (or while you are working up the courage!) you can relax with a beverage in the 1800’s train car, shop at the general store, or enjoy the ambiance of the fire pits. Tickets are $25 and include access to all three attractions or you purchase a “fast pass” for an additional cost.

  • Boogerwoods

    Location: 725 Phaniel Church Rd, Rockwell, NC 28138

    Website 

    Boogerwoods is a haunted trail that has been voted the best haunted attraction in North or South Carolina! For $30 you’ll get admission a set time (aka no long lines!) to walk the trail which this year features sets including Booger Meat Packing, a ghost town, Boogerasic Park, and several more. The best part though? The profits from Boogerwoods go to research and a cure for Cystic Fibrosis.

  • Lake Hickory Haunts

    Location: 520 Carolina Ave, Hickory, NC 28601

    Website

    Lake Hickory Haunts isn’t just a haunted attraction it’s an entire haunted theme park! Ticket prices vary based on the day and which level, ranging from $30 on less crowded nights to $70 for VIP tickets on the most crowded dates. Tickets get you access to all 13 locations that make up Lake Hickory Haunts including Lair of the Undead, Shipwrecked 2.0, and Aftermath.

  • Kersey Valley Spooky Woods

    Location: 1615 Kersey Valley Road Archdale, NC 27263

    Website

    Spooky Woods consists of a 50,000 square foot walkthrough Spookywoods maze, a cornfield laser maze, a haunted tram, and an additional haunted trail. There’s also a club, drinks, character midway, outdoor laser tag and more!

  • Scarowinds

    Location: 14523 Carowinds Blvd, Charlotte, NC 28273

    Website

    Scarowinds is Carowinds after dark. The haunted theme park includes numerous indoor and outdoor mazes, scare zones, and access to many of Carowinds rides!

  • Scarrigan Farms

    Location: 1213 Oakridge Farm Hwy, Mooresville, NC 28115

    Website

    On select October nights the 275 acre Carrigan Farms becomes Scarrigan Farms. The haunted trail is a walking trail, that is over one mile long. And the only goal- to terrify you! According to the website “If someone hasn’t peed in their pants by the end of the night we know we haven’t done our job.”

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