The Haunted Forest
Over 1,000,000 sq ft of haunted trails and attractions
23 haunted experiences near Eagle Mountain.
Eagle Mountain's Halloween season brings together scares hosted in surprising spots. From large-scale productions like Fear Factory in Salt Lake City to the more intimate setting of the Haunted Forest in American Fork, there's a fright for every taste.
Consider your preferred atmosphere: some attractions are a drive away, while others offer unique experiences within the local area, from outdoor adventures to indoor frights.
Month-long Halloween celebration across multiple venues
Dinner event themed around the movie and board game Clue.
A gothic horror rock opera told entirely without dialogue.
Costumed half marathon running 13.1 miles down scenic Provo Canyon.
See all haunted houses, trails, and scare attractions in your area.
Every reputable haunt has marked emergency exits and staff who will walk a guest out calmly; just say "I need out" to any actor or monitor and the scene stops. Put nervous first-timers in the middle of the pod, agree on a code word beforehand, and never push someone past a chicken exit. Most attractions won't refund a mid-walk exit, so start with the mildest haunt.
Many haunts admit teens 13-17 without an adult but require a parent-signed waiver, sometimes completed online beforehand; extreme attractions stay 18+ regardless. Confirm the waiver process, closing time, and pickup point before dropping teens off, and set a phone check-in for when they exit each attraction. Weeknights are a calmer first solo trip than a packed late-October Saturday.
After any October rain, genuinely muddy: ruts, slick boards, and standing water in low spots, all navigated by moonlight and minimal path lighting since darkness is the product. Wear boots or shoes you can hose off, keep both hands free, and step where the person ahead stepped. Phones stay pocketed, so let your eyes adjust for ten minutes instead of flashing a screen.