Which haunted house is the best in Utah?

When does “spooky season” really start? For most of the haunted attractions in Utah, the answer appears to be September. 

But when the attractions open, how do you know where to go? Well, reviews have a lot to say when it comes to that. Here are the most highly rated haunted attractions in Utah. 

Some attractions may not be included on this list if certain information—such as Google reviews, websites, or a 2024 schedule—was not available.

Castle of Chaos Haunted House and Escape Rooms, Midvale

Castle of Chaos Haunted House and Escape Rooms is a year-round attraction that has earned a 4.6-star rating from more than 2,600 Google reviews. The attraction has a 3.7-star rating from 110 reviews on Yelp. 

The haunted house attraction is open Sept. 6 and will run most weekends for the remainder of September. In October, the haunted house will be open for most days except for the first three Wednesdays. 

The haunted escape rooms have many different themes: Paranormal, “Nightmare Realm,” serial killer, asylum and lockdown. Tickets for the escape rooms range from $27 to $30. 

The haunted house starts at $20 for groups of one to six people.

Nightmare on 13th, Salt Lake City

Nightmare on 13th is a haunted house located in Salt Lake City and its website declares its “Utah’s No. 1 scariest haunted house,” and the attraction boasts a 4.5-star rating from more than 2,000 Google reviews. On Yelp, the haunted house has a 4-star average from about 80 reviews. 

Nightmare on 13th is scheduled to open Friday, Sept. 13 and will run on Fridays and Saturdays for the remainder of September. In October, the haunted house will be open most days except Sunday. The haunted house will also run the first two days of November. 

Tickets can range from $25 to $76 depending on the days and times you choose to attend. 

Fear Factory, Salt Lake City

Fear Factory in Salt Lake City is located at 666 W. 800 South, and says on its website that it's “one of the top Halloween attractions in the world.”

Based on more than 2,600 Google reviews, it averages a 4.4-star rating from visitors. On Yelp, it averages a 3.3-star rating from just over 110 reviews.

Fear Factory is set to open Friday, Sept. 6 and will be open on weekends in September before opening Wednesday through Sunday for most of October. The haunted house will be open for “Lights Out Night” on the first two days of November. 

Tickets for Fear Factory can range from about $30 to about $250 depending on which experiences and souvenirs you’re interested in. 

Haunted Forest, American Fork 

The Haunted Forest in American Fork averages about 4.2 stars from almost 1,300 Google reviews, and 2.8 stars from 33 Yelp reviews. 

The attraction doesn’t have a set schedule available online for 2024, but has advertised its featured attractions for 2024: Leech Lagoon at Bone Creek and Alien Attack. 

Strangling Brothers Haunted Circus, American Fork

The Strangling Bros. Haunted Circus in American Fork has earned a 4-star rating from more than 660 reviews on Google. On Yelp, it’s garnered a 2.8-star rating from about 40 reviewers. 

The haunted circus’s website said it was “voted the No. 1 scariest haunted house in Utah” but it also offers visitors the chance to walk through the forest without the scare actors. 

The circus is expected to begin Friday, Sept. 13 and will continue on Fridays and Saturdays for the rest of the month. Starting Oct. 1, the attraction will be open most days except Sunday. 

Tickets for the haunted attraction can range from $30 to $80 depending on whether you purchase general admission, fast pass or VIP tickets. 

Other Haunted Options

While there are far more haunted attractions than those listed, the attractions listed about are what the public deems to be the best of the best. A few other attractions in Utah are listed below: 

• Asylum 49, Tooele
• Field of Fear, West Haven
• Frightmares, (Lagoon Theme Park) Farmington
• Hidden Lake Haunts, Bountiful 
• Night Stalkers Haunted Trail, West Jordan