The Ultimate 2026 Haunted House Guide for West Michigan, Ranked by Scare Level

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Haunted Houses in West Michigan (And a few Haunted Mazes, too)

Looking for just the right level of spooky this fall? 

This haunted house guide takes the guesswork out of spooky Halloween activities with easy-to-follow scare ratings—so whether you’ve got thrill-seekers, cautious kiddos, or somewhere in between, you can find the perfect fright. 

Don’t stop here—discover the best haunts to keep your crew thrilled all season long.

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Haunted Hayrides, Haunted Mazes, Haunted Houses in West Michigan & Other Creepy Attractions

Here in West Michigan, there’s no shortage of haunted houses, haunted corn mazes and even haunted forests.

Psst! We’ve got a statewide list of haunted attractions!

Here’s a list of local favorites and top Haunted Houses in west Michigan:

Haunted House in West Michigan

1256 28th Street SW, Wyoming, MI 49519
(616) 532-4920

About This Haunted House
A Free Nightmare With Every Ticket! The Haunt, an award-winning haunted house, has been West Michigan's Premier haunted attraction for over 20 years. They have 50,000 sq ft to terrify you.

They have 5 different themes/stories for 2026.

The Haunt is open on various dates September 25, 2026 - November 7, 2026. See the calendar above.

Advance ticket purchase is highly recommended. Every ticket gets you into ALL of The Haunt’s attractions!
General Admission Ticket: $35; Fast Pass Ticket: $55, VIP/Front of the Line: $85.

Kids Haunt on October 25 from 12 - 4:30 PM.

The Haunt concludes on November 6 & 7 with Black Out night. Can you survive with only a glow stick??

Scare Level & Age Limits
5 out of 5.
NO ONE AGE 10 YEARS OR UNDER WILL BE ALLOWED ON THE PROPERTY. Persons 11 to 15 Years of age MUST be accompanied by a paid adult (18 & over).

Haunted House in Central Michigan

906 Lapeer Ave, Saginaw, MI 48607
(989) 771-6900

About This Haunted House
Every special event has its own theme and is totally different than any of the others.

Our state of the art lighting and audio systems, in-house production facility, and a talented staff of artists and technicians allow us to offer new immersive experiences for each unique production.

4 fully immersive Escape Rooms, 3D Black Light GellyBall Arena, Axe Throwing and a Full Scale Profession Haunted House

Enter the Haunted House FASTER with a SpeedPASS or VIP tickets UPGRADE.

Haunted House Combo SUPER TICKET
Get the Haunted House General Admission Ticket AND get access to the Escape Rooms, GellyBall Arena and the Live Actor Experience - The Killers Promise!

Family/Kid-friendly Night on Nov 1, 2026, 6 PM - 9 PM.

2026 pricing: Tickets start at $20.

Haunted House in Detroit Metro


18 S Perry St, Pontiac, MI 48342
(248) 332-7884

About This Haunted House
The four-story haunted house, tower of terror, is located in Downtown Pontiac, MI.

Serving terrifying thrills, unforgettable moments of laughter, and blood-curdling screams.

Come feast on state of the art Hollywood special effects where things will bite you, grab you, and attack you!

Can you and your group of friends endure over a half-mile indoor walk through one of the world's largest haunted attractions?

Fun fact: Erebus was featured on the A&E channel, My Ghost Story: Episode 63, where paranormal investigators recorded video showing evidence that Erebus is really haunted.

The 2026 season begins Friday, September 18. Tickets start at $25.

Scare Level & Age Limits
5 out of 5. Not recommended for children under 13.

America's Haunts rated Erebus one of the scariest haunted houses in the nation - and the scariest in Michigan.

** In order to keep baby safe, you may not enter if you're pregnant.
13+

Haunted House in West Michigan

, Grand Rapids Area, MI

About This Haunted House
Costumed actors give you a car wash to remember!

They jump out as your car goes through the wash, and even before you get inside in some cases.

For a less scary experience, some offer daytime washes where the area is decorated, but actors don't jump out at you.

Options include Speedy Wash in Wyoming, Tommy's Car Wash (various locations), Quality Auto (Holland).

Check out our article for more info.

Scare Level & Age Limits
5 out of 5. Scare factor varies by location. We think Speedy Wash is the scariest (7).
Better for older kids, but brave young ones may enjoy

Haunted House, Haunted Maze in West Michigan

7737 Fruit Ridge Ave NW, Sparta, MI 49345
(616) 914-6004

About This Haunted House, Haunted Maze
This Haunted Attraction is a unique, immersive experience so prepare to be scared. Jump into three haunted experiences.

Each of the mazes are well over a quarter of a mile long. As you travel trough the mazes, you will enter buildings, barns and sets, animatronics, and movie-quality special effects with lots of actors!

Two haunted mazes:

#1- Bloody Butcher Corn Maze: Full of Mutant Pumpkins, Witches, Hillbillies, Wandering Corpses, Scarecrows and other insane farm animals.

#2 - Big Top Terror Vision Corn Maze: Carnival-themed, full of crazed clowns, misfits and deranged circus animals in a 3D environment (3D Glasses Included).

Plus, the Old Eli Experience -
#3- THE OLD ELI EXPERIENCE
As you wander through the cornfields of Abandoned Acres Farm you find yourself in Old Eli's workshop. Step into the mind of a serial killer - Can you figure out the method to his madness before Old Eli returns? Come live the story or die trying!

Rates:
$35 for Both Attractions; $55 Fast Pass
$5 - Old Eli Experience add-on
Tickets sales end one hour before closing

DATES:
2026 Dates TBA
In 2025, Abandoned Acres Farm Haunted Attraction was open:
September 27th: 8 PM - 11 PM
Friday & Saturdays in October & Nov 1st: dusk - midnight
October 19th, 23rd, 26th & 30th: dusk - 9 PM

Looking for something more family friendly? Try the Abandoned Acres Escape Room!

The trapped mineshaft escape room adventure will take you on a self-guided tour through the old abandoned mineshaft. Work together, find clues, solve the mysteries, find hidden passages and try to get back to the surface before the time runs out!

This escape room theme is NOT scary and is intended to be fun for all ages.

https://abandonedacresescaperooms.com/

Scare Level & Age Limits
4 out of 5.
They do not have an age restriction. They rely on parental discretion as you know your child best. They are a high startle entertainment haunt with little or no Gore and the actors are not allowed to touch you.

Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, Haunted Maze in West Michigan

4516 24th St, Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-2342

About This Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, Haunted Maze
This farm located outside of Grand Rapids is family-friendly during the day and frightful at night.

Nighttime Activities
- Witches Woods: “Witches of New Salem” haunted woods is a frightening experience with over 20 attractions and dozens of actors and props. You will find yourself clinging to the closest person next you, just hope it's not one of their patients that have escaped the mental ward. $30 Admission Per Person.

Stroll down one of the two paths in the Witches Woods. It’s up to you on “witch” path to take, whether you take the “Twisted” or the “Wicked” you will scream around every corner.

- Haunted Maze: You will be stalked + spooked by their team of corn stalkers as you twist your way through their dark and spooky corn maze. Enter the corn at your own risk. This nighttime adventure will take you on a wild and ride of dead ends, twists & turns, confusion, mayhem and to top it off you will be stalked by their devilish team of corn stalkers. $30 Admission Per Person.

Combos -
#1 Activity: $30.00 Per Person
#2 Activities: $50.00 Per Person
#3 Activities: $65.00 Per Person


- Halloween Lights Spooktacular: Jump on a wagon and take a ride through the trail with lights synchronized to Halloween songs. Family friendly. The wagon ride will last approximately 20 minutes. $10 Per Person.

DATES:
2026 Dates TBA
Open Friday and Saturday nights beginning late September.

Scare Level & Age Limits
4 out of 5.
*No refunds - enter at your own risk. They don't have an age limit but they don't recommend for under age 12.

Haunted House in Central Michigan

1318 Wildwood Ave, Jackson, MI 49202
(517) 936-5834

About This Haunted House
Jackson’s Underworld Extreme Haunted House is a professionally built attraction and is rated as one of the largest and scariest of haunted houses in the United States.

The haunted house is 4 stories, over 115,000 square feet.

It takes an average of 45 minutes to navigate and is just under one mile long.

Psycho Vision 3D is the ultimate three dimensional haunt experience. This newly renovated facility creates a realistic scare while wearing our Psycho 3D glasses.

Psycho Vision 3D is conveniently located in the same 4 story building as Jackson's Underworld.

Dates & Hours:
2026 Dates TBA

In September - Open Fridays & Saturdays only, 7 PM - 11 PM.
In October - Open Thursdays & Sundays 7 PM - 11 PM, Fridays & Saturdays from 6 PM - 12 AM

Tickets are $36.70 for general admission or $56.10 for VIP.

Scare Level & Age Limits
4 out of 5. There is no age limit, but it may be too scary for children under 12.

This is an extreme haunt, you may want to consider purchasing our monster repellant glow sticks.
12+

Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, Haunted House, Haunted Maze in Southwest Michigan

855 Mayflower Rd, Niles, MI 49120
(269) 687-3327

About This Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, Haunted House, Haunted Maze
Niles Scream Park offers 44 acres of blood-curdling fear! Six major attractions are rebuilt each year to provide you with completely new and unique shows.

Attractions include Niles Haunted House – there are over 100 different paths through the attraction and it’s impossible to see it all with less than seven trips.

The Field of Screams – It starts with a visit to a New Orleans style cemetery. After that you will encounter mazes, clowns, monsters and zombies. If you are really lucky, you may make it to the final tunnel and hope the dark will keep the monsters off your tracks long enough for you to get out!

Haunted Hayride – a tractor drawn wagon and ride the Dark Terror-tory Haunted Hayride. The trail is approximately a mile long and filled with more than 30 sets that are woven together into a narrative that changes each year.

Bonus – There’s a Midway filled with games, roaming monsters, concessions, and other scary delights.

Tickets start at $31. You will be charged an extra $5 - $10 for tickets at the gate.

Niles Scream Park opens Sept. 11, 2026

No exchanges or refunds.

Scare Level & Age Limits
4 out of 5. The hayride and the midway attractions are not recommended for children under the age of 6. No carrying children.

This attraction is geared to scare high school through young adults. If we can scare Notre Dame football players, we can scare you.

There is a “No Scare Zone” on the Midway to serve as a safe haven for anyone who needs to escape the scary. This area is free of charge and perfect for chaperones and young children.
6+

Haunted Woods in Southeast Michigan

619 Pearl St, Pinckney, MI 48169

About This Haunted Woods
Terrorfied Forest is an outdoor haunted attraction in the middle of a forest. Journey through the wood for just under a one mile walk (or run) along a dimly lit path.

Dress appropriately as these are real woods.

2026 Dates TBA
Open Oct 3 - Nov 1, 2025
Fridays & Saturdays: 8 PM - 12 AM
Sundays: 7:30 PM - 9:30 PM
Nov 1: 8 PM - 11 PM
Halloween night only Blood Bash, 16+, a ticketed event - 9 PM - Midnight

Tickets from $28

Scare Level & Age Limits
4 out of 5. Not recommended for under 13. The night creatures will not hold back.
13+

Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, Haunted House in Northern Michigan

5548 M-66, Kalkaska, MI 49646

About This Haunted Hayride, Haunted Woods, Haunted House
Multiple haunted attractions located on the grounds of the Northwestern Michigan Fair.

Experience all the attractions for the 2026 Season, including the Midway of Madness, Blackwood Manor, Pandemonium, & Trail of the Lost.

Open every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in October 2026
Fridays & Saturdays 7:30 PM - 11:30 PM and Sundays 7:30 PM - 10:30 PM.

Special Blackout Event is Nov. 1.

You will need to pre-purchase your tickets online, and pick a time slot. There will be a limited number of tickets available each night, and once sold out no more will be available for that night. Tickets will be sold in 30 minute time slots - you will need to arrive at least 15 minutes before your time slot.

Scare Level & Age Limits
3 out of 5. Recommended age is 12+

We require that all children must be able to walk on their own. You may not carry your child through any of the attractions.
Recommend 12+

Haunted Maze in West Michigan

17647 40th Avenue, Conklin, MI 49403
(616) 899-2931

About This Haunted Maze
Haunts for 2026 TBA

In October on Saturday evenings, all of the ghosts and goblins to come out to play. The once beautiful maze now makes the best haunting grounds. The HAUNTED CORN MAZE from 9pm to 11pm is one mile of squeals and thrills around every corner for a fun-filled but a haunting experience.
Scare Meter: Theyoffer from happy clown to pee your pants scares.

The Corn Maze becomes 4 acres of spooky chills and thrill to add to an exciting experience in the dark of evening.

Haunted Maze 2025 Prices: $17 Spooky Hayride $7. Dare to do both for $21

Scare Level & Age Limits
3 out of 5.
The target age is for about 10 and up but prepare to have chills run down your spine! All ages under 12 must be accompanied by someone 16 or older.

Haunted Woods in West Michigan

6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 874-6711

About This Haunted Woods
The Haunted Forest is a spooky outdoor experience at Cannonsburg Ski Area.

The woods are filled with hungry zombies, scary witches, ghosts, and other monsters that exist only in your worst nightmares. Be prepared to encounter all of them, as you try to make your way through the woods.

The walk is roughly ½ mile long and takes place on a lit dirt path that winds through the trees.

Scary props and actors will create a haunted experience that is sure to spook everyone.

General admission tickets are $25 online and $30 at the door. Decrease your wait time by purchasing an EXPRESS LANE ticket. Express lane tickets are $35 online and $40 at the door. *Please be aware that reservation times allow us to monitor forest capacity and saves you money. There may still be a wait at the ticket office to check-in. Please print and fill out waivers ahead of time to speed up the check-in process. You can also click on the waiver button (located on the right) to sign an online waiver.

Dates for 2026: TBA
The time slot you pick is the time to arrive for your check-in. Please note that there will still be a wait to check-in and enter the forest. The closer to Halloween, the busier it gets!

Scare Level & Age Limits
3 out of 5. Scarier than the Spooky Forest but not a hardcore scare experience.
They ask that all guests be 5 or older. Earlier time spots are recommended for younger children.

Haunted House in Northern Michigan

99 Arthur St, Manistee, MI 49660
(231) 723-3587

About This Haunted House
Haunted “House” aboard the SS City of Milwaukee covering five decks.

It includes steep stairs, costumed actors jumping out at you, props, and more.

The Ghost Ship is open from 7:30 PM -10:30 PM on Friday and Saturday nights in October.
2026 Dates TBA.


Scaredy Pants, Kids Night! Friday, October 31, 2025, from 3 PM - 6:15 PM. Open to all ages! Come through Ghost Ship with the lights on and get some candy. Fun, without as much scare. $5/person. However, at 7:30, the ghouls come back out for another night of Ghost Ship.

Kids 6 and under are free, $15/person for everyone else. Tickets sold at the door.

Or reserve Fast Pass tickets online.



All proceeds go towards the Preservation of the S.S. City of Milwaukee and USCGC Acacia.

Scare Level & Age Limits
2.5 out of 5. The Ghost Ship involves actors jumping out from spaces and screaming at visitors.

Not recommended for children under age 7.
8+

Haunted Woods in West Michigan

6800 Cannonsburg Rd NE, Belmont, MI 49306
(616) 874-6711

About This Haunted Woods
The Spooky Forest is an interactive, outdoor Halloween experience for kids.

It's designed for a younger crowd, who have the ability to walk (or be carried) 1/2 mile. The Spooky Forest is where you and your family can enjoy being active outdoors while having fun with Halloween characters.

Please note that the Kids Spooky Forest does have some scary elements!

Dates and Hours:
Fridays: 5 - 8:30 PM
Saturdays: 6 - 8:30 PM
2026 Dates TBA

*All tickets must be purchased by 8:15 PM *

$10 per person
Online reservations are encouraged.

Good to know: You will be walking 1/2 mile on a dirt trail through the woods. There are a few inclines and downhills, but most of the trail is relatively flat. The trail is too narrow for strollers.

Scare Level & Age Limits
1 out of 5. A little bit scary. Good for kids that want to get spooked.
There is no age requirement for The Spooky Forest.

Haunted Woods, Haunted Maze in West Michigan

4516 24th St, Dorr, MI 49323
(616) 681-2342

About This Haunted Woods, Haunted Maze
HALLOWEEN LIGHT SPOOKTACULAR

Jump on a wagon and take a ride through the trail with lights synchronized to Halloween songs.

But don’t be too scared, the Halloween Light Spooktacular is sure to please all ages.
The wagon ride will last approximately 20 minutes.

Spooktacular is offered Fridays & Saturdays beginning late Sept: Dusk to 11 PM
2026 Dates TBA
$10 Per Person, Under 3 - Free


On during daylight on Saturdays & Sundays (11am-6pm), add on the Corn Maze and other family-friendly fun for $8/person. You'll get:
-Daytime Cornmaze
-Farm animals
-Pumpkin patch
-Hay rides
-Child's train
-Playground

Don't miss out on the homemade donuts and cider!

Scare Level & Age Limits
0 out of 5. Not scary at all. Colorful wagon ride that is very family-friendly.
Good for all ages

Haunted Houses in West Michigan Map

Happy Screaming!

Did we miss any cool haunted houses in west Michigan? Or other fun haunted attractions?

Let us know in the comments below!

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6 thoughts on “The Ultimate 2026 Haunted House Guide for West Michigan, Ranked by Scare Level”

  1. this is little more south western.,mi but NILES HAUNTED HOUSE AND SCREAM PARK is absolutely amazing award winning one of mi top places go there so much to see do multi different attractions one great thing is you can go thru HAUNTED house multi times an never get bored cause so many different ways thru it

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