Spooky season is here, and you know what that means, right? It’s time to find a haunted house, convince your family or friends to go with you, and then immediately question that decision when something jumps out from behind a wall.
Oregon has no shortage of creepy places, from abandoned ghost towns to supposedly haunted hotels and historic buildings. But when Halloween rolls around, the real fun begins as haunted houses across the state open their doors to anyone brave enough to enter. Some feature elaborate sets and actors who take their jobs a little too seriously. Others throw you into complete darkness, where every unexpected noise suddenly becomes the most terrifying thing you’ve ever heard.
Whether you’re a teenager looking for a good scare or a parent wondering if your kids are ready for something beyond pumpkin patches and trick-or-treating, here are five Oregon haunted houses worth checking out this Halloween.
Milburn’s Haunted Manor, Hubbard
If you’re looking for a haunted house that takes its scares seriously, Milburn’s Haunted Manor in Hubbard is a great place to start. This family-owned attraction has been frightening Oregonians for years, and the 2026 season features two different haunted experiences.
The Manor takes visitors through a creepy world filled with detailed sets, unexpected encounters, and plenty of things that go bump in the night. Then there’s The Dark, which plays on one of our most basic fears: not being able to see what’s waiting for us. If you’ve ever walked through your house at night and suddenly decided every shadow was suspicious, you might want to prepare yourself.
Milburn’s also has a moonlit pumpkin patch, concessions, and covered waiting areas. That’s especially nice considering this is Oregon, where October weather can go from pleasant fall evening to sideways rain in about five minutes.
The attraction is open on select nights through October 31, 2026. Tickets are $25 for either haunted attraction or $40 for both. All haunted experiences are rated PG-13, and purchasing tickets online in advance is recommended. There’s also free parking when spaces are available, with additional paid parking nearby.
Location: 11503 Broadacres Road NE, Hubbard
The Fear PDX, Portland
If one haunted house isn’t enough for you, how about 13 haunted attractions in one place? That’s what The Fear PDXoffers in Northeast Portland for Halloween 2026, and it certainly isn’t doing anything halfway.
This year’s experience includes five featured haunted houses, five scare zones, and three bonus mini-haunts. You can explore Sector 13 Alien Terror, where things have gone terribly wrong inside a secret research facility, or venture into The Mansion, where the ghosts apparently have no intention of leaving. There’s also Ancient Evil, Laugh Factory, and Slaughter, each with its own wonderfully disturbing theme.
New for 2026 is The Oni, a mini-haunt inspired by a terrifying supernatural creature. The attraction has also added more scare actors and animatronics, because apparently there weren’t enough things chasing people around already.
What makes The Fear PDX especially interesting is the attention to detail. The sets, sounds, lighting, and live actors work together to create an experience that’s much more than simply walking through a dark hallway while someone screams at you. Although, let’s face it, that’s pretty effective too.
The Fear PDX operates on select nights through November 7, with ticket prices varying by date. It’s generally recommended for ages 14 and older, making this a better choice for teens and adults who enjoy a serious scare. Tickets are available online, and purchasing ahead is encouraged since time slots can sell out.
Location: 12219 NE Glisan Street, Portland
Nightmare Factory, Salem
This one has a particularly interesting history. The Nightmare Factory is located at the Oregon School for the Deaf in Salem and has become one of Oregon’s longest-running haunted house traditions. The attraction is celebrating its 39th season in 2026, and proceeds benefit students and programs at the school.
What makes Nightmare Factory special is that it isn’t just a haunted house. It’s also a community tradition involving students, staff, and volunteers who work together to create an experience designed to scare the daylights out of visitors.
The haunted attraction is filled with creepy characters, elaborate rooms, unexpected noises, and the kind of jump scares that might make you grab the person standing next to you. Hopefully, you know that person.
For those who want something extra memorable, Nightmare Factory also offers a Birthday Treat experience. For $40, the birthday guest gets a special guided tour led by one of the attraction’s clowns, with regular admission required for the other members of the group. Groups can include up to eight people, and advance arrangements are required. Nothing says “happy birthday” quite like having a creepy clown personally escort you through a haunted building.
Nightmare Factory also offered a Sensory Night on October 9, with reduced sounds, flashing lights, and startle effects. It’s a thoughtful feature that gives visitors with different sensory needs another way to experience the attraction.
The haunted house operates on select October nights. General admission is $20, with a $30 Fast Pass option. Additional fees apply to online purchases. Families should review the attraction’s entry rules and health advisories before visiting.
Location: Oregon School for the Deaf, Salem
Scaregrounds PDX, Portland
There’s something wonderfully unsettling about visiting an amusement park after dark, especially when its usual attractions have been joined by monsters, haunted houses, and people whose entire job is to make you scream.
Scaregrounds PDX takes over Oaks Amusement Park in Southeast Portland, turning the familiar destination into a sprawling Halloween experience. The 2026 season features haunted walkthroughs, scare zones, live entertainment, and plenty of other creepy surprises.
Among the attractions are The Silver Scream, which turns a movie-themed nightmare into reality, and Forbidden Fortress, where ancient horrors are waiting to greet unsuspecting visitors. There’s also a haunted vendor market, food, entertainment, and additional experiences for visitors who want more than a traditional haunted house.
One interesting addition this year is the Harvest of Horrors Kids Night on October 29. This special event includes family-friendly seasonal entertainment and trick-or-treating stations throughout the grounds. It’s worth noting, however, that the regular haunted houses are still not recommended for children 12 and younger, so parents should look closely at which activities are appropriate for their kids.
Scaregrounds runs on select dates through November 1, 2026. General admission starts around $25 to $33 depending on the night, although prices can increase as dates approach or certain time slots fill up. Some attractions and experiences require upgraded tickets.
It’s a fun choice for families with older kids who want to make an entire evening out of Halloween rather than simply visiting one haunted house.
Location: Oaks Amusement Park, 7805 SE Oaks Park Way, Portland
The Nightmare Chamber, Medford
For families in Southern Oregon, or anyone willing to make a road trip for a good scare, The Nightmare Chamber in downtown Medford has something particularly special planned for 2026.
After 16 seasons of frightening visitors, the attraction has announced that this Halloween will be its final season. That’s right, one last chance to experience the haunted house before the doors close for good. If you’ve been putting off a visit, this is probably not the year to procrastinate.
The Nightmare Chamber features live actors, special effects, and a twisting journey through the kinds of scenes that usually only appear in bad dreams. The attraction is operated as a nonprofit, with proceeds benefiting Curtain Call Collective and its inclusive theater arts programs for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
For 2026, visitors can also enjoy the Midway of the Macabre, an entertainment space featuring live performances, food, drinks, and other Halloween-themed activities. It’s a nice way to extend the evening after recovering from whatever was waiting inside the haunted house.
The Nightmare Chamber is open on select nights from October 16 through Halloween. General admission is $12 online or $15 at the door, with Fast Pass options available.
Compared with some of the larger haunted attractions, it’s also one of the more affordable choices on this list. And with this being its farewell season, there’s something special about supporting a longtime community attraction one last time.
Location: 10 E. 3rd Street, Medford
Before You Take the Kids, Know Their Scare Limits
As much fun as haunted houses can be, they’re definitely not for everyone, especially younger children. Some attractions feature intense lighting, loud noises, fog, tight spaces, dark hallways, and actors who have perfected the art of appearing exactly when you least want them to.
It’s important to check each haunted house’s age recommendations, accessibility information, and health advisories before purchasing tickets. If someone in your family has sensory sensitivities, mobility concerns, or a medical condition that could be affected by the experience, contact the attraction directly to discuss what accommodations are available.
And remember, just because your child is technically old enough to enter doesn’t mean they’re ready. Every kid handles scary experiences differently. Some teenagers will happily laugh their way through the most terrifying haunted house in Oregon. Others might decide five minutes in that they’d rather be home watching Hocus Pocus. Both are perfectly reasonable reactions.
For younger kids, daytime Halloween festivals, pumpkin patches, and less frightening seasonal activities are usually better choices.
Which Haunted House Is Going to Scare You?
Halloween is one of those wonderful times of year when getting scared is actually part of the fun. Whether you prefer an elaborate haunted mansion, a creepy maze, or a full Halloween scream park, Oregon has some fantastic attractions to explore in 2026.
The best part is that each haunted house offers something a little different. Some focus on detailed theatrical experiences, others go all-in on terrifying surprises, and a few support wonderful community organizations along the way.
So gather your bravest family members or friends, buy your tickets, and prepare for a night of screams, laughter, and possibly a little regret.
And if you happen to be the person who insists on walking at the very back of the group, good luck. That’s usually where the monsters find you first.
Jenifer Dale is a writer that has a passion for reading and helping others. When she is not writing, she loves cooking, crocheting, and spending time with her family.