Nightmare Forest
Brandenburg, KY 40108
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| Rating | Review This Haunt |
| Scare Factor | Very Scary |
| Appropriate For | Nightmare Forest is recommended for ages 13 and up. Parents should know the scares are intense, disturbing, and meant for mature audiences. Younger guests may not be able to handle what waits in the dark. |
| Admission Cost | General Admission $30, Speed Pass $45, VIP Skip the Line $65. One ticket covers all 20 attractions on the property. Buy online in advance at https://yournightmarebegins2026.fearticket.com/ - Saturdays sell out first. |
| Media | 6 pics , 3 videos |
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Nightmare Forest - Louisville’s Ultimate Haunted Attraction
Prepare to confront your darkest fears at Nightmare Forest, Louisville’s legendary haunted attraction set in the woods of Brandenburg, Kentucky, about 35 minutes southwest of downtown Louisville. Now in its 35th season, this is Kentucky’s longest-running outdoor haunt, and it plunges you into twisted movie scenes and relentless nightmares.
Why Nightmare Forest Reigns Supreme:
Twenty attractions, one ticket - One admission covers all 20 attractions on the property. New for 2026 are three haunted houses: Ring, Five Nights and Weapons. They join the original Nightmare Forest trail, Trail of Terror, Demented Hills, Garnettsville Ghost Town, Big Top Terror, The Veil, Wolf Cave and Hawthorne’s Circus Bizarre.
Hollywood-level fright scenes - Explore immersive environments based on iconic horror films like It, Nightmare on Elm Street and Friday the 13th, alongside fresh nightmares inspired by Alien, Jeepers Creepers and Sinister.
Outdoor, no-touch horror - Navigate dimly lit woods and live-action scenes where actors stay close enough to terrify but will not physically touch you. This is real woods and real trails, not a building.
Free while you wait - A side show and freak show, axe throwing, an on-site fireworks show and concessions.
Thrilling customer experiences - Reviewers rave about realistic sets, engaging scares and great value: “Best haunted house I’ve been to in years... set design so realistic... actors were really creative with their scares... worth the money.”
Fifteen nights only - The 2026 season runs Fridays and Saturdays from September 19 through October 31, plus two bonus Sundays on October 18 and October 25.
Perfect for thrill-seeking groups - This outdoor haunt is ideal for groups, Halloween fans and horror enthusiasts who crave immersive chills under the cover of darkness. Recommended for ages 13 and up. Free on-site parking.
2026 Schedule
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November 2026
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| Hours of Operation | Ticket booth open Friday 7:00 PM to 12:30 AM Saturday 7:00 PM to 1:00 AM. Open two bonus Sundays, October 18 and October 25, from 7:00 PM to 10:00 PM. As long as you are in line by closing time, you will get in. |
| Admission Cost | General Admission $30, Speed Pass $45, VIP Skip the Line $65. One ticket covers all 20 attractions on the property. Buy online in advance at https://yournightmarebegins2026.fearticket.com/ - Saturdays sell out first. |
| Payment Accepted | Cash , Credit Cards , Debit Cards |
Special Events
Axe Throwing, Side show, movies, concessions
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| Last Edit to Your Listing: | Sep 8, 2026 |
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