SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES IN INDIANA 

2025 HAUNTED HOUSE GUIDE 

The Most Chilling Dark Attractions, Scream Parks, Hayrides, and Halloween Attractions in the Hoosier State!

If you are looking for the state's best Haunts... you've found them!

Discover Indiana’s most terrifying haunted houses, scream parks, and Halloween attractions – ranked by industry experts and haunt fans alike.

Halloween is the fastest-growing holiday in America, and Indiana has become a hotspot for the biggest, scariest, and most creative haunts in the country. Whether you crave psychological horror, gore-heavy scares, or immersive haunted hayrides, this guide covers the Top 10 Scariest Haunted Houses in Indiana for 2025.

The fastest growing holiday in America... Halloween. It is celebrated by an increasing number of people each year and is extended over a longer period than any other holiday. One of the reasons for the success of this particular event is the haunted house owners across the country that put more time and money into growing their haunts into exciting entertainment venues for haunted house visitors. Indiana certainly has followed this lead and, in some cases, has been the leader when it comes to celebrating Halloween. Competition is just one of the factors that Indiana's haunted houses are becoming bigger, better, and scarier. With more commercial haunts in Indiana than ever before, the haunt business has evolved significantly, moving from basic setups with black paint and sheets to sophisticated props, Hollywood-style haunted house scenes, and animatronics that rival those found in Disney attractions. That is certainly true of many states, including Indiana, where some of the best Haunted Houses in the country are!

See the Official List of Indiana's Scariest & Best Haunted Houses Below

TOP 10 SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSES IN INDIANA 

(Ranked by scare factor, set design, actors, guest experience, and entertainment value)

Using both public scare ratings and behind-the-scenes industry pros from several of Indiana's top professionals, this lineup means you’ve got the accurate consensus list — not just a popularity poll.

For those haunted house enthusiasts looking to find the very scariest haunted houses in Indiana, as well as the scariest Scream Parks in the state, you've come to the right place!

1. Fear Itself at Legend Park – Mishawaka
Multiple world-class haunted attractions in one park, plus a Monster Midway, fireworks, live music, and special events.

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2. Evil on Erie – Lafayette
Creative, intense, and packed with original scares that haunt industry insiders rave about.

3. Indiana Fear Farm – Jamestown
Famous for its terrifying Slaughter Barn and immersive haunted hayride.

4. Hanna Haunted Acres – Indianapolis
A multi-attraction haunt with incredible sets, effects, and atmosphere.

5. Nightmare on Edgewood – Indianapolis
A full-contact haunt with unpredictable scares and detailed environments.

6. Necropolis Underground – Indianapolis
One of the largest indoor haunted complexes in the U.S., featuring multiple themed zones.

7. Haunted Hills Attractions – Merrillville
Very immersive experience with several top-notch actors!

8. Thirteenth Hour Indy – Indianapolis 
Relatively immersive experience focusing on storytelling and atmosphere rather than jump scares and black curtains.

9. Haunted Castle & Black Forest – Fort Wayne
A beloved community haunt with indoor scares and a legendary outdoor forest trail.

10. Indy Scream Park – Anderson
Six distinct haunted attractions and a Monster Midway for an all-night scarefest.

​​​​2025 GUIDE TO:
HAUNTED HOUSES in INDIANA
SCARIEST SCREAM PARKS in INDIANA
INDIANA HAUNTED HAYRIDES
and HALLOWEEN ATTRACTIONS in INDIANA

This list includes the most terrifying haunted houses, scream parks, and Halloween attractions – ranked by industry experts and haunt fans alike.

DETAILED SCARIEST HAUNTED HOUSE REVIEWS

(Read before you plan your trip – includes insider tips & what to expect)

Fear Itself at Legend Park – Mishawaka
Often called the most intense haunted attraction in Indiana, Fear Itself delivers multiple world-class haunts in one location. The Monster Midway offers games, food, live music, and even fireworks on select nights. Expect to spend 3–5 hours here. Yes, actors can and often do touch you! Best, Biggest, and Scariest Haunted Houses in Indiana... once you visit, you'll understand.

Evil on Erie – Lafayette
A haunt known for its creativity, tight corridors, and relentless pacing. Fans love the originality and unexpected twists in every scene. This attraction has improved substantially over the last couple of years.

Indiana Fear Farm – Jamestown
The Slaughter Barn is pure nightmare fuel, while the haunted hayride covers acres of horror with elaborate scenes and live performers. It's fun, scary, and well-managed, so the show runs smoothly.

Hanna Haunted Acres – Indianapolis
This Halloween powerhouse offers multiple indoor and outdoor haunts, including a haunted hayride. Known for immersive sets and top-tier effects. This is always on our list along with Necropolis, Indy Scream Park, and Fear Itself. If you are looking for crowd favorites, you'll find them here. Hanna is always a top contender for the scariest haunted houses in Indiana.

Nightmare on Edgewood – Indianapolis
Not for the faint of heart. Actors can touch you here, making for an intense and personal scare experience. These guys give a really good scare!

Necropolis Underground – Indianapolis
A massive indoor haunt complex with multiple attractions under one roof. Known for its “Cemetery of the Damned” and elaborate set design. Hard-working actors make this haunted house come alive—certainly a contender for the best haunted houses in Indiana.

Haunted Hills Attractions – Merrillville
Movie-quality sets, multiple attractions, and excellent acting combine to make this haunted house venue one of the best and often scariest in Indiana.

Thirteenth Hour Indy – Indianapolis
This is worth a drive. Owned by a large haunted house conglomerate, they have the cash to invest in set design and better props and animatronics.

Haunted Castle & Black Forest – Fort Wayne
A community haunt with decades of tradition. Indoors features classic scares, while the Black Forest outdoor trail is a fan favorite.

Indy Scream Park – Anderson
Six themed attractions plus a lively Monster Midway. Modeled in part after Fear Itself, it delivers variety and high-energy scares. We like these guys a ton. They were actually patterned after Fear Itself in Mishawaka, and the management has done a great job of running this show!

Pictured are Vomit & Starr the Clown of Fear Itself at Legend Park's Sinister Circus, the Largest Dark Circus in the World. Fear Itself was the originator of the phrase Scream Park, which dozens of haunt venues across the country use today.

Why is Indiana one of the Hottest States when it comes to Scream Parks?

If you are a 'haunt enthusiast' and live within 5 or 6 hours of Indiana, you probably need to visit this Hot Spot for Scream Parks. The fact is, the Hoosier State is home to some of the country's very best (and biggest) Scream Parks (and single haunted attractions as well). If you haven't visited Indiana in the fall, or as many refer to it, haunt season, you'd better get ready to make the drive because you won't want to miss what they have to offer! 

While it is true, the largest haunted houses aren't always the best, in Indiana, they seem to be. Starting with the very popular Fear Itself at Legend Park, which is also the first multi-venue haunted complex to coin the phrase Scream Park, this amazing Mishawaka Scream Park hosts several of Indiana's Best Haunted Houses and goes head-to-head with any haunted house complex or scream park in the country. With multiple attractions (all are outstanding), Fear Itself delivers the scares. Just remember that when you visit, you should plan for an entire evening of entertainment, the Fear Itself shows take between 3 and 6 hours to get through. Plus, they have an impressive 'Midway', competitive games, movies, free fire-pit parties, live music, loads of great food (even a beer and wine bar), and, most recently, a New Wild West themed area which delights people even if they don't love haunted houses. Check them out at - legendpark.com.

We also love Hanna Haunted Acres when it comes to big, scary, and some of the best actors in the industry. Check them out here - hannahauntedacres.com. If you love Halloween, you'll love these guys.

Another large property that you will not want to miss this season is Indy Scream Park. Good-sized, well-managed, and an outstanding, often scary show! You will undoubtedly want to check them out - indyscreampark.com. This is one of Indiana's "Must See" Scream Parks.

Make Your Plan Now And Visit The Best Haunted Houses in Indiana

A LITTLE RESEARCH CAN IMPROVE YOUR ODDS OF HAVING A GREAT TIME
If you intend on visiting haunted houses or Scream Parks in Indiana this coming Halloween season, we suggest you pick a few of interest and take a look at their websites (which you can find on the page. All of those listed have very similar ratings, and most have many haunt fans, so instead, read about their attractions, parks, and general offerings.

GET YOUR GROUP TOGETHER
Gathering a group to go to a Scream Park is usually a lot more fun. Talk to your friends and family and make it an outing. Some of the larger Scream Parks have all kinds of food (even bars in some cases), games, and other activities. They make for incredible times that you will cherish for years to come. Don't be afraid to call and see if the Halloween Attractions you are interested in offer Group Discounts, especially when you have several people. Many of the better organizations offer relatively significant discounts for 15-20 (or more) people.

PURCHASE TICKETS EARLY
Many Haunted Houses and Scream Parks sell out. That can spoil what might have been a good night or, in some cases, a great weekend of fun (Fear Itself at Legend Park offers a Play All Weekend Ticket for an outstanding deal). Some of the Scream Parks have timed ticketing, making it another reason to get your tickets early. Planning ahead for Halloween can make for a better experience.

ASK ABOUT VIP EXPERIENCES
Some of the larger Scream Parks offer some very cool VIP Experiences.
Indiana Fear Farm - VIP Fire Pit Experiences. Fast Passes
Haunted Hills Attractions - "Insanity" VIP Pass and the "Ultimate Scare" Pass. Both options include a Fast Pass, which significantly reduces wait times

HannaHaunted Acres - Offers 3 VIP Exclusive Bars and VIP Fast Passes

Fear Itself - Private VIP Party Houses, VIP Behind the Scenes Tours, Character Meet and Greets, and a variety of VIP Passes, including a VIP Play All Weekend Pass

Most all of the Haunted Houses and Scream Parks on this list offer Fast Passes
 

Indy Scream Park continues to make our list of best and scariest haunted houses. Their marketing saturates the Indy area. It's hard not to see them in the fall if you live in central Indiana.

FAQs About Haunted Houses in Indiana

Q: How many haunted houses are there in Indiana?
A: Over 1,000 if you count home haunts. Around 100 operate as commercial haunted attractions.

Q: What’s the scariest haunted house in Indiana?
A: Industry experts and fans agree – Fear Itself at Legend Park in Mishawaka ranks as the scariest, based on size, number of attractions, and actor intensity.

Q: Which Indiana city has the most haunted houses?
A: Indianapolis has more commercial haunted houses than any other city in the state

Q: Can haunted house actors touch you in Indiana?
A: Most do not, but a few, like Fear Itself and Nightmare on Edgewood, allow controlled touching for added scare factor.

Q: How much does it cost to start a haunted house in Indiana?
A: Expect at least $250,000 for a commercial haunt, not including the building, with additional costs for fire safety systems, construction, props, and insurance could set you back well over a million!