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Dark Woods Haunted Attraction

4343 University Parkway
Natchitoches, LA 71457

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Rating
Scare Factor Very Scary
Appropriate For No age restrictions. Dark Woods leaves it to the parents judgement as to what is appropriate for their child.
Admission Cost General Admission: $35 + fees Fast Pass Admission: $48 + fees
Media 11 pics , 10 videos
Details
  • Wheelchair Accessible
  • Free Parking
  • Touching Not Allowed
  • Indoor Event
  • OutdoorEvent Event
  • Snacks / Refreshments

Dark Woods Haunted Attraction®

Louisiana's Original Outdoor Haunted Attraction

Hidden deep within the pine forests of historic Natchitoches, Louisiana, Dark Woods Haunted Attraction® delivers an immersive haunted experience unlike anything else in the region. For more than a decade, thousands of brave souls have ventured beyond the safety of the tree line, only to discover that some legends should never be disturbed.

The veil between our world and something far darker has grown dangerously thin. Ancient forces stir beneath the forest floor as the mysterious Dead Hand Society continues its forbidden experiments, awakening horrors that refuse to remain buried. Once you enter the woods, every step takes you deeper into a world where folklore, nightmares, and forgotten evil become terrifyingly real.

Featuring professional actors, cinematic-quality sets, detailed costuming, cutting-edge lighting and sound, and Hollywood-inspired special effects, Dark Woods is designed to immerse guests in a story that unfolds around them. Every trail, every structure, and every encounter is crafted to make you question what is real... and what is waiting just beyond the next bend.

Alice's Madhouse in 3D®

Some stories were never meant to have happy endings.

Beyond an ordinary doorway lies Alice's Madhouse in 3D®, a surreal journey into a fractured world where reality bends, reason disappears, and madness reigns. Inspired by the unsettling side of classic Victorian fantasy, this immersive blacklight attraction twists familiar characters and impossible landscapes into an unforgettable nightmare.

Armed with ChromaDepth® 3D glasses, guests travel through brilliantly illuminated corridors where vivid colors leap from the darkness, impossible rooms defy logic, and every turn leads deeper into Alice's descent into insanity. Twisted tea parties, deranged inhabitants, and grotesque interpretations of familiar tales create a dream that quickly becomes a nightmare.

Nothing is quite what it seems.

The deeper you wander, the less you can trust your own senses. Every room is filled with dazzling visual illusions, professional live actors, elaborate sets, and state-of-the-art lighting and sound effects designed to overwhelm and disorient.

Welcome to Wonderland...

Where madness is contagious, reality is an illusion, and escaping with your sanity is anything but guaranteed.

Dead Fall Trail®

Beyond the carnival lies the forest.

Dead Fall Trail® leads guests through more than one-third mile of outdoor haunted trail winding beneath towering Louisiana pines. What begins as a walk through abandoned woods quickly becomes a desperate attempt to escape the creatures, killers, and restless spirits that stalk the darkness.

Every turn reveals new horrors as guests encounter elaborate scenes, immersive environments, and relentless character actors hidden throughout the forest. The deeper you travel, the less certain you'll be that you're alone.

No two nights are exactly the same.

## The Experience

Dark Woods Haunted Attraction® is designed for guests seeking a high-quality, story-driven haunted attraction featuring:

* Two immersive haunted attractions

* Professional live actors

* Hollywood-style special effects

* Detailed movie-quality sets and scenery

* Original characters and evolving storylines

* Outdoor and indoor haunted environments

* High-energy scares and unforgettable entertainment

Whether you're a lifelong haunt enthusiast or experiencing Dark Woods for the first time, prepare for an evening filled with suspense, adrenaline, and moments you'll be talking about long after you escape the woods.

The Last Scream You Hear... May Be Your Own!®

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Hours of Operation Fridays and Saturdays: 7 pm to 11 pm

Admission Cost General Admission: $35 + fees
Fast Pass Admission: $48 + fees
Payment Accepted Cash , Credit Cards , Debit Cards , Other
Event last updated 327 days ago. Please confirm dates on attraction website before you go.

Special Events

Live Music Every Haunt Night

The screams aren't the only thing filling the air at Dark Woods.

On every October operating night, enjoy live performances from some of Louisiana's favorite local musicians before and throughout the evening. From Southern rock and country to acoustic favorites and crowd-pleasing classics, our outdoor stage creates the perfect Halloween atmosphere while you relax with friends, grab a bite to eat, and prepare to enter the woods.

Come early, enjoy the music, explore the midway, and make a full night of your visit before facing the horrors that await beyond the gates.

Live entertainment is included with park admission and features a rotating lineup of talented local and regional artists throughout the Halloween season. Entertainment schedules are subject to change.

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Best Experience in Dark Woods

We have been regularly visiting the Dark Woods and I must say this is the best place ever. The Halloween adventure was great. We were first taken for a bus ride from the parking lot which was totally different from the other haunted places I have been to. There were two major attractions and we enjoyed the Dark Carnival in 3D which was awesome. The haunted trail is also very scary with lots of twists and turns. Great actors, friendly staff, good props altogether a very well planned haunted house!

November 2017

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I am a great fan of haunted houses and this season I visited Dark Woods with my sister. Wow...we loved each other company and the haunt was awesome. We have visited lots of haunted attractions in the past but this was definitely the unique amongst them all. The best thing here is that it has a village kind of vibe which is never present in many such haunted houses. There was lot of scares, screams, and still people were laughing and enjoying. The Dark Carnival in 3D was mind blowing. We will be coming back for sure.

October 2017

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