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Nightmare on 66 — painted clowns flanking a lantern-lit trail that leads to a burning gate.

Cannelton, Indiana · Halloween 2026

Welcome to your nightmare on .

From the twisted minds that brought you These Hills Have Eyes, Kentucky’s most twisted haunted trail last year, we welcome you to your nightmare on . Come visit us in hell for the scariest night of your life, or we will visit you in your dreams.

    7–11 p.m. · Halloween 5 p.m.–midnight $15 per person · $10 re-entry 10–15 minute walk

    Dates

    Oct 2, 3, 9, 10, 16, 17, 23, 24, 30 & 31, 2026

    Hours

    Fridays & Saturdays, 7–11 p.m.

    Where

    4999 East Hwy , Cannelton, IN 47520

    Tickets

    $15 per person · $10 re-entry

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    The trail

    What to expect when you walk into your Nightmare on

    The trail takes about 10–15 minutes to walk through.

    What to expect

    Darkness, fog, and things in the woods

    Expect eerie darkness with fog and uneven terrain, maybe even slippery mud. Expect blood-curdling screams straight from the pits of hell—the kind you’ve only heard in your nightmares.

    And definitely expect flashing lights, painted faces, loud noises, and hideous creatures lurking and preying on your sanity. Expect torment from the evil, demented clowns that live in this forest.

    The challenge

    “I can’t get scared”

    Last but not least, expect to be scared—more scared than you’ve ever been, more scared than you knew you could be. For all you guys out there who say, “I can’t get scared,” we’ll see about that. We accept the challenge. You’re our favorite customers.

    Last year

    Does the name fit?

    Last year, customers praised us again and again as the scariest attraction they had ever been to—even scarier than the touch hunts they had recently attended. Crazy, right? Come see for yourself and let us know.

    This ain’t our nightmare; it’s your Nightmare on .


    Past nights

    Photos & videos

    Take a look at pictures and videos from previous nights.


    Detail of the artwork: the burning horned gate at the end of the trail, framed by the carnival tent and dead trees.

    Where this is

    A river town builds its own nightmare

    Cannelton sits on the Indiana side of the Ohio River.

    Nightmare on brings a haunted trail to town for October nights.

    — Nightmare on


    Plan your night

    Dates, tickets & directions

    No reservations or online ticket sales. Buy your ticket at the gate. There are no refunds.

    2026 opening nights

    FridaysOctober 2, 9, 16, 23 & 30 · 7–11 p.m.
    SaturdaysOctober 3, 10, 17, 24 & 31
    Regular Friday & Saturday hours7–11 p.m. · last entry 10:45 p.m.
    Halloween nightOctober 31 · 5 p.m.–midnight · last entry 11:45 p.m.
    SundayClosed unless a date is added based on public interest.
    Family hourHalloween night, 5–7 p.m.
    Trail lengthAbout 10–15 minutes

    All times are Central.

    Getting here

    Address4999 East Hwy , Cannelton, Indiana 47520
    DirectionsComing from Kentucky, turn right at the stoplight after crossing the bridge.
    ParkingParking is available.

    Tickets at the gate

    $15 per person for the first entry. Re-entry after the first entry is $10.

    No online ticket sales or reservations. No refunds.

    Payment

    Cash, Cash App, PayPal, Chime, and Apple Cash.

    Family hour

    Halloween night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.

    Age information

    Guests under 13 need adult approval or must be accompanied by an adult.

    Weather

    The trail is open in light rain and closes during storms.


    Before you go

    The details

    Check the dates, hours, age information, and weather policy before heading out.

    How long?

    The trail takes about 10–15 minutes to walk through.

    Ages

    Guests under 13 need adult approval or must be accompanied by an adult.

    Weather

    Open in light rain. Closed during storms.

    Tickets & refunds

    Buy tickets at the gate. No reservations, online sales, or refunds.



    Questions

    Asked every year

    Text us at (270) 617-2748 or (812) 719-7591. Texting is preferred.

    How long does the trail take?

    About 10–15 minutes.

    Do I need a reservation?

    No. Tickets are sold at the gate. Online ticket sales are not available.

    What does it cost?

    $15 per person for the first entry. Re-entry after the first entry is $10.

    How can I pay?

    Cash, Cash App, PayPal, Chime, and Apple Cash.

    What is the age policy?

    Guests under 13 need adult approval or must be accompanied by an adult.

    What happens if it rains?

    The trail is open in light rain and closes during storms.

    Are tickets refundable?

    No. There are no refunds.

    Is there a family hour?

    Yes. Halloween night from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m.