Nightmare Forest 2026
Haunted house in Brandenburg, KY, confirmed for Halloween 2026 on its official site.
Dates checked on yournightmarebegins.com · Oct 8, 2026
This event has ended for 2026. Dates for next year go up here once the venue announces them.
- Type
- Haunted house
- 2026 dates
- Fridays and Saturdays Sept 19 – Oct 31, 2026, plus Sundays Oct 18 and 25
- Hours
- Ticket booth Fri 7 pm–12:30 am, Sat 7 pm–1 am, Sun 7–10 pm
- Suggested age
- Adults Only
- Scare level
- 4 of 5 · Scary
- Address
- 850 Otter Creek Park Road, Brandenburg, KY
Haunted trails and haunted houses inside the Otter Creek Outdoor Recreation Area; most guests spend 45 minutes to an hour walking through.
Quick Answers
When is Nightmare Forest open for Halloween 2026?
Nightmare Forest: Fridays and Saturdays Sept 19 – Oct 31, 2026, plus Sundays Oct 18 and 25, Ticket booth Fri 7 pm–12:30 am, Sat 7 pm–1 am, Sun 7–10 pm. Dates can change, so check the official site before you go.
Is Nightmare Forest scary for kids?
BooMap suggests Adults Only and rates it 4 of 5 ghosts on our scare scale.
Where is Nightmare Forest?
850 Otter Creek Park Road, Brandenburg, KY.
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