Haunted Shack & Hayride Reviews

I’ve been to several haunts in the Midwest and southwest and this is by FAR the best one I have ever experienced! When I found out that all proceeds after the overhead is covered, go to local charities in our community… I got my friends and experienced it for the first time last night and I am beyond impressed!
It is actually less expensive than other similar attractions and I was blown away at how much we get for the price. It is good enough that people drive from all over multiple states to come have fun on the few nights a year that they are open, so there will be lines, but they move quickly. The volunteers are amazing and actually like what they’re doing, which makes a huge difference. All of the actors really put 100% into what they’re doing and give you a really great night of fun and scary entertainment. The props are absolutely outstanding & plentiful by the way. There’s lots of spooky fun outside plus a plethora inside the shack and also… The haunted hayride was amazing! Part of it is very quiet and peaceful, but don’t let that fool you…
The location is clean and beautiful, the parking is free and they even have a wonderful family day one Saturday afternoon of the season for younger audiences. I reached out to the haunted shack prior to visiting (they responded within 24 hours), because there are certain things I don’t want to see so here is a quick bit of peace of mind for those of us that deal with something called emetophobia.
There was nothing triggering for that condition. Yay! The other Duluth attraction for Halloween has some props that were very triggering for my son so we were extremely happy with this. There are food trucks on site so the whole place smelled amazing as well. There is an opportunity at the end of the attraction to support the local Special Olympics, and because I know where the money goes, you bet my son and I support as much as we can! I highly recommend!
Lots of great squeals and screams & adrenaline rushes on this one :)

October 2025

I’m an actor there, HIGHLY RECOMMEND!! It’s so fun! Even kids day is fun for everyone. Yes there’s lines, buts it’s worth the wait. This year (2024) I made a teenage girl pee themselves lol, scared someone who you think wouldn’t be scared. Would recommend to go or volunteer! Love it and it’s non profit!!!!!!! Most money they make goes to making it better, fixing a few things, then they donate the rest!

October 2024

I haven't been in several years. They now have a permanent location. Haunted Hayride. Wasn't too scary but it was good, the Haunted trail thru the corn was terrifying. The actors were all amazing and into there parts. My daughter and her boyfriend peed themselves.
They have a maze at the end that around every corner there was another scare. Took us awhile to find our way out.
Then the Haunted Shack portion which is what I remembered from there last location. This was way better than it has ever been. My wife only made it to the 1st scene and went back out. They have this elevator thing you get into and it feels like you don't know what direction your going. Up/down all over.
The pneumatic pop out props are everywhere and you don't know if it is a real or fake person.
Absolutely lovee it and can't wait for this 2023 season. I will be back.
- The Hoeer Family, Roseville,Mn

October 2023

I haven't been in several years. They now have a permanent location. Haunted Hayride. Wasn't too scary but it was good, the Haunted trail thru the corn was terrifying. The actors were all amazing and into there parts. My daughter and her boyfriend peed themselves.
They have a maze at the end that around every corner there was another scare. Took us awhile to find our way out.
Then the Haunted Shack portion which is what I remembered from there last location. This was way better than it has ever been. My wife only made it to the 1st scene and went back out. They have this elevator thing you get into and it feels like you don't know what direction your going. Up/down all over.
The pneumatic pop out props are everywhere and you don't know if it is a real or fake person.
Absolutely lovee it and can't wait for this 2023 season. I will be back.
- The Hoeer Family, Roseville,Mn

October 2023

First timers 2021. Wasn’t expecting too much as this is volunteer based, however it was good! The hayride part wasn’t the best, but I believe it was because they were short on volunteers the night we went. There were many empty stations throughout the ride that if filled would have made that part so much more exciting. The corn maze was killer! They have amazingly healthy, high corn which adds to the scare factor with many actors throughout. The haunted shack was also very good with many actors and exciting events throughout. We will be back!

October 2021

Very unorganized. We got “fast passes” to get on the hayride. Ended up standing in like for 20 minutes until we saw where the fast lane was. I went up there and asked if that was the fast lane and the lady was rude and said no, there is no fast lane. We went back and stood in line. We still kept seeing people get on in the other lane so I went back up there and the people in line told me it was indeed the fast pass lane. So we got in the line and got on right away. Went through the woods, little set ups throughout the woods but nothing intimidating. Walked on the very edge of the corn field for about 5 minutes, nothing scary or jumping out at us there. Went through the shack which was decent. Then it was over. Would recommend to have people dressed up walking up to the hayride to scare people, maybe have them jump on the wagon and ride along for a good scare. Definitely have people dressed up walking in the corn to make it somewhat spooky.

October 2019

Halloween is one of my favorite times of the year and I love going to haunted attractions. I drove with three friends, an hour and a half, to basically take a walk. We paid extra for the VIP tickets (50 dollars for two), which is supposed to allow you to jump the line and get into the attractions first. You start with the hayride and then get dropped off at the corn maze, both of which are toddler approved. After you walk through the ‘corn maze’, you get in line for the hah ted shack portion. I was hoping that my disappointment would be relived once we got in. And as a “VIP” ticket buyer, I stood outside in the rain for 30 minutes before even getting inside to take a 5 minute walk about. Needless to say, next year, I will be going somewhere else.

October 2018

Had to wait in line for 2 hours for the hayride and then there were only a couple scares. absolutely nothing in the so called scary corn maze.

October 2018

This was totally amazing. They had a headless horseman that came out of no where on the Haunted Hayride. Actors were awesome in the woods. Best Hayride they put on yet. The Haunted Shack had added to the venue with more scenes and twist and turns than ever and was scary then ever. The Hellevator and Vortex Tunnel are always awesome. Cant wait for the 2016 season to begin. Highly recommend this event to all haunted attractions enthusiast. and its all for great causes. Special Olympics Food Shelf and Coats for kids.... I cant believe its all volunteer organization totally amazing.

October 2016

Fun haunted house in Duluth benefiting the Special Olympics. The hayride is SUPER cheesy, but it's still fun to be outside. No scares in that part, but who cares. Then you go to the indoor portion and it's WAY better. They put lots of time between groups of people so the actors have a better chance to scare you (not like the Haunted Ship). No story line that we could figure out, but it was fun.

November 2015

I went last night, and boy was it amazing!!! We LOVED the headless horseman during the hayride, and they did a fantastic job on the haunted shack also! The actors were very good at what they were doing, scaring us! I would definitely recommend going to this! The only thing I suggest for people who are going to this, is dress warm and be prepared to stand 2-3 hrs waiting in line. It IS worth the wait, though!!!

October 2015

I go every year to the Haunted Shack. There special effects are totally amazing. This last year they had a "Hellevator" a ride in an elevator that is so awesome and they also had there Tunnell of Terror. It is a rotating tunnel that makes you feel as if you are going upside down. There actors are amazing. Only thing is come early there's long lines. We waited over an hour to get in but it is all for charity. Totally awesome.....

March 2015

There is a sneak peek of thee haunted town , and there is some real haunted houses in the town. and there is some really scary for childrends 10 and up . so dont bring your kids in something really scary and kind inappropiate

July 2013