1 Nightmare on 9th — Sioux Falls, SD
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Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
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The 15 Best Haunted Houses in South Dakota for 2026
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South Dakota runs deep with haunts every October — from big-name pro attractions to the home haunts neighbors line up for. We pulled every haunt on FrightMaps in Sioux Falls, Brookings and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to each listing's photos, details and directions.
How we picked
Every haunt here is a live FrightMaps listing in South Dakota. We order by fan likes on FrightMaps, then by how much the listing says, then by whether it has a cover photo. Pro status and paid placement never affect the order. Ranks were locked when this list was published and do not move for the rest of the season — a haunt that leaves FrightMaps leaves an empty slot rather than shifting the numbers. The 2027 list rebuilds from scratch, so posting dates and photos now is how you move up.
2 909 Spooky Way — Sioux Falls, SD
come see our spooktacular Halloween decorations!
Home haunt
3 Butler Butchery — Sioux Falls, SD
a terrifying home haunt you don't want to miss. haunt starts at 6:30 PM on Halloween
Live ActorsWalkthrough Haunted HouseYard HauntAnimatronicsFree admissionScare level: Nightmare FuelHome haunt
4 1710 S 4th Ave — Sioux Falls, SD
Halloween De-Gore-ations
Home haunt
5 Story Time — Sioux Falls, SD
a witch is bringing stories and nursery rhymes to life with a Halloween twist. Can you figure them all out?
Home haunt
6 The House On Villanova — Sioux Falls, SD
A little bit of everything from skeletons to sandworms
Yard HauntScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Sun 6:00–11:59 PM
7 Paradise Cemetery — Sioux Falls, SD
Hidden gem on west side of Sioux falls. A little bit of everything with exterior and interior yard all decorated. Interior yard is a walkthrough cemetery on Halloween night.
Home haunt
8 Nightmare On Elmstead — Sioux Falls, SD
Includes Swamp Family, Pirate Ship, graveyard, and a Haunted Pumkin Trail in the backyard (open daily from 10am to 10pm) We also have a haunted garage on Halloween night.
Free admissionHome haunt
9 9th Street Boo Bash — Sioux Falls, SD
Witches, a werewolf, a scarecrow and more...Oh My!! Halloween fun for everyone!
Free admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome haunt
10 Plot Twist Cemetery — Sioux Falls, SD
Home Haunt
Yard HauntCharity HauntFree admissionHome hauntMon–Sun 6:00 AM–11:59 PM
11 Lost Souls Cemetery — Sioux Falls, SD
Yard Haunt partially set up all week and fully on Halloween night!
Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntFri 6:00–10:00 PM
12 Scheinost House — Sioux Falls, SD
Spooky house of unknown
Walk AroundPhoto OpFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
13 Screaming Woods HAUNTED TRAILS — Sioux Falls, SD
a walk on the outdoor trails...great scares and fun.
Home haunt
14 Fear Asylum Haunted House — Brookings, SD
Asylum-themed indoor haunt in downtown Brookings with detailed props and add-on mini-attractions, running over a dozen seasons.
Paid admissionProfessional attraction
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15 Twisted Nightmare Haunted House — Sioux Falls, SD
Actor-driven maze haunt with fog, strobe, and moving-floor effects, run as a fundraiser for police and food-bank charities.
Paid admissionProfessional attraction
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See every haunt in South Dakota
This is our top 15 — but FrightMaps maps every haunt across the state, updated as new ones open.
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Not ranked — these are the other haunts FrightMaps lists here, including the big ticketed attractions.
- Electrifying Music & Light Show — Sioux Falls, SD
- Blow Ups — Sioux Falls, SD
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