Haunted Woods 2024 FAQ's

 

How much are tickets?
Regular park entry fees will apply if you arrive during daylight hours, typically $6 per vehicle of up to six occupants.

Event wristbands can be purchased on the day of the event, (no pre-sales) CASH ONLY.

Once inside the park, event wristbands for the daytime, not-so-scary Enchanted Woods are $5 for ages 3 and up, kids under 3 free.

Event wristbands for our traditional scare-your-socks-off Haunted Woods are $15 for a single walk.  Trunk or Treat is free

 

What are the event hours?
The Haunted Woods scare trail will be open 7 pm to 10 pm on Friday, October 18th and Saturday the 19th.
The Enchanted Woods children’s area will be open 2 pm to 6 pm on Saturday the 19th only.
The free children’s costume party and trick-or-treat area will be open 6 pm to 8 pm on Saturday the 19th only.
 

Where is all this happening?
\We are hosting this event at Hillsborough River State Park, 15402 US Highway 301 North in Thonotosassa, Florida 33592.

The scare trail will be in the same area as years past, just off of parking lot 3 on the right side of the main loop road. The Enchanted Woods will be closest to parking lot 3 .

The costume party & trick-or-treat will be at the stage, across from the concessions building, between parking lots 3 and 4.
 

Just how scary are we talking?
The Haunted Woods Scare Trail is well known for it’s super-scary vibe! Be prepared for this year’s theme, “Your Worst Nightmares” to thrill you with jump scares, flashing lights, shouting and screaming, loud sound effects, fog features, and more. We advise families that it is recommended for ages 12 and up, but you know your children best. Also, please be advised that the trails move through uneven ground in the black of night.
If you and your little ones need some spooky themed fun that is free of frights, try out our daytime Enchanted Woods event.
 

What is Enchanted Woods?
Building on the success of our children’s area last year, we are bringing back our Magickal Faerie Trail, Pirate’s Galleon Alley play area, Bella Luna’s Fortune Teller’s Camp, and a Creatures of the Night Native Wildlife Trail. Be sure to get your Enchanted Woods passport when you arrive, so you can collect stamps at each area. We’ll be holding a prize drawing that evening for a family getaway package courtesy of Timberline Glamping, FloVibez Adventure Tours, Fort Foster State Historic Park, and Hillsborough River State Park.

Where should I park?
We will have designated parking attendants in orange safety vests to assist you to parking as it is available.

Can I camp?
As of this writing, our campground is fully booked for the nights of Haunted Woods. For camping reservations, we refer you to ReserveFloridaStateParks.org
 

Is there a pumpkin carving contest this year?
As in years past, we are happy to host a pumpkin carving contest for registered campers in the campground. Information will be included in your camper’s packet upon check-in.
 

Will there be food?
Food service this year will be provided by Adventure Capital, our park’s designated concessionaire, and for sale at three locations within the event area, including our recently re-opened café.
 

Is alcohol permitted?
For the comfort and safety of all visitors, no alcohol will be served or sold at Haunted Woods. We ask that you refrain from drinking at our event.
 

Can I smoke?
We will have smoking areas for tobacco use designated and indicated at the time of the event.

Can I bring my dog?
This event is not designed as a pet-friendly environment. We ask that you please leave your pets at home.
 

How can I help?
To sign up as a volunteer or sponsor as scare zone, go to SignUpGenius.

 

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