Located in Harrisonburg, Virginia - Celebrating 21 SEASONS! We offer lighted parking area, a hay wagon ride, food concessions, souvenirs, music & DJ, actor photo ops/entertainment, and bonfire to warm your chilled bones!
Thank you to our community for voting Fear Forest the silver winner in the 2026 Shenandoah Valley Best for Annual Event/Festival!

We dare you to visit Fear Forest – A four tenths of a mile walking woods trail, with terrifying scenes, sounds, high tech animatronics and props. Fear Forest is our original and most popular attraction.
We've grown more than just a corn crop at Fear Forest, and we've kept it contained...but not for long!
Where your worst fears are manufactured!
ARRIVE KNOWING YOU WILL EXPERIENCE WAIT TIMES on these nights!
HANG OUT WITH YOUR FRIENDS AND ENJOY OUR DJ AND THE THRILL OF FALL.
DON'T LIKE TO WAIT? VISIT US EARLY IN THE SEASON OR ON WEEKNIGHTS & FRIDAY NIGHTS FOR SHORTER LINES.
Plan to arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing.

There are three attractions at Fear Forest accessed by a courtesy hay wagon ride from the parking lot. With three attractions available, concessions, and a bonfire there’s plenty to do to have fun filled Halloween experience.
We are located outdoors and operate by the full moon . . . Come Prepared!
Our parking area is a non-paved field on the property. Please keep this in mind if it has been raining proceeding opening as ground conditions maybe wet/muddy. If capacity is reached for the evening we may need to turn away guests. We will post updates to your Facebook page.
No backpacks or bags allowed! No weapons allowed!
Fear Forest is located at 6340 Oak Shade Rd, Harrisonburg, VA 22801
Plan to arrive 1/2 hour prior to closing.

