Haunted Houses in Little Rock (Arkansas, 2026 Guide)
The best haunted houses in Little Rock for 2026 include Fear Factory 501, a factory-set indoor haunt with escape rooms in Jacksonville; Reaper Haunted House, an intense indoor-and-outdoor attraction in North Little Rock; the outdoor Creepy Trail of Willow Creek; the long-running Haunted Hotel of Arkansas; and the charity-run Haunted Cathedral inside a historic 1941 church. Twisted Nightmares in nearby Cabot adds a jump-scare-heavy indoor haunt. Most open on select nights from late September through Halloween, so confirm each official calendar before you go.
The Little Rock metro has the densest cluster of haunted attractions in Arkansas, spanning polished indoor haunts, a woodland scream trail, and a historic-church charity haunt, all within a short drive of downtown. This guide covers the best haunted houses in Little Rock for 2026, what each one is like, and how to plan your night. Dates, hours, and prices change every year, so confirm the current calendar on each attraction’s official site. For the wider picture, see our guide to the best haunted houses across Arkansas, browse the full Arkansas directory, or find haunted houses near you.
The best haunted houses in Little Rock
Fear Factory 501 (Jacksonville)
Fear Factory 501 bills itself as Arkansas’s most horrifying haunted house, built inside the ruins of a decaying industrial factory just north of Little Rock in Jacksonville. Expect dark corridors, themed scare zones such as a haunted morgue and torture chamber, and a disorienting tunnel, plus a set of on-site escape rooms sold separately at the gate. It generally runs Friday and Saturday nights through October; confirm the current calendar and pricing on the official site before you go.
Reaper Haunted House (North Little Rock)
Reaper Haunted House is one of Central Arkansas’s most intense attractions, combining a detailed indoor walkthrough with additional dark, creepy scenes outside. It leans into high-energy scares and longer routes, making it a favorite for haunt regulars rather than the faint of heart. It runs on select nights through the season, so check the official site for current dates, hours, and ticket prices before you visit.
Creepy Trail of Willow Creek (Little Rock)
For an outdoor scare, the Creepy Trail of Willow Creek sits in the woods alongside a lake on Willow Springs Road and has been rated among Arkansas’s top-rated Halloween attractions. The walk takes about 20 minutes and runs a no-touch policy, with food trucks, a photo booth, and free parking on site. It typically opens Friday through Sunday every weekend in October and ends on Halloween night; it is recommended for roughly ages 10 and up.
Haunted Hotel of Arkansas (Little Rock)
The Haunted Hotel of Arkansas is a long-running indoor haunt on Arch Street on the south side of Little Rock. It typically opens in late September — around September 25 for 2026 — and runs Friday and Saturday nights from about 7:30 p.m., with tickets starting around the mid $20s and higher VIP and Halloween-night pricing. Confirm the current schedule and prices on the official site before you go.
Haunted Cathedral (Little Rock)
The Haunted Cathedral is a charity haunt staged inside a historic 1941 Collegiate Gothic church on Louisiana Street, listed on the National Register of Historic Places and known for its stained glass. It runs roughly October 14–31 as the major fundraiser for Ernie’s Museum of Black Arkansans and Performing Arts Center (EMOBA), mixing ghouls, zombies, and monsters with a genuinely atmospheric setting. It is a good pick if you want a haunt with history and a cause behind it.
Twisted Nightmares (Cabot)
About 25 minutes north of Little Rock, Twisted Nightmares in Cabot is an indoor haunt packed with themed rooms, a large cast of actors, and jump scares at nearly every turn. It is a solid weekend option for groups in the northern suburbs who want a heavily-staffed walkthrough. Check the official page for the current calendar and ticket details before you go.
What to know before visiting Little Rock haunts
- Buy tickets online in advance. The most popular haunts sell out the October weekends closest to Halloween, and fast passes cut the longest lines.
- Dress for outdoor scares. The Creepy Trail of Willow Creek and other trail haunts are largely outdoors and Arkansas nights turn cold — our what to wear to a haunted house guide helps you plan.
- Budget the drive. Jacksonville, North Little Rock, and Cabot are all outside downtown, so allow travel time; most sites have free on-site parking.
- First time? Our what to bring to a haunted house checklist and first-timer’s complete guide cover exactly what to expect, and always confirm age guidance on each official site.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the scariest haunted house in Little Rock?
Fear Factory 501 in Jacksonville and Reaper Haunted House in North Little Rock are widely considered the most intense in the metro, with the Creepy Trail of Willow Creek close behind for outdoor scares. The Haunted Cathedral is the most atmospheric and family-approachable of the major options.
When do Little Rock haunted houses open in 2026?
Most open on select nights from late September through the first weekend of November, peaking near Halloween. The Haunted Hotel of Arkansas is slated to open around September 25 and the Haunted Cathedral runs October 14–31. Dates change each year, so confirm the current calendar on each official site.
Are there haunted houses in downtown Little Rock?
The Haunted Cathedral sits just south of downtown on Louisiana Street, while most of the larger haunts are in the suburbs — Jacksonville, North Little Rock, and Cabot — a short drive from the city core.
How much do Little Rock haunted houses cost?
General admission commonly runs from the mid $10s at the charity haunts to the mid $20s or more at the larger commercial attractions, with fast-pass, VIP, and touch-pass upgrades at several. Buying online in advance is usually cheaper and saves time on busy weekends.
Is there a family-friendly haunt near Little Rock?
The Haunted Cathedral’s earlier evenings and no-touch trail options like the Creepy Trail of Willow Creek are more approachable than the extreme indoor haunts. Check each official site for age recommendations before you go.
Ready to plan your night? Explore the best haunted houses across Arkansas or find haunted houses near you before Halloween.
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