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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, Hartford and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to each listing's photos, details and directions.
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.
Nightmare on 9th is a spooky cemetery for all ages. There's a band playing in the garage, a groundbreaker skeleton on the roof, a 15 foot phantom, 12 foot giants and so much more!
Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
come see our spooktacular Halloween decorations!
Home haunt
a terrifying home haunt you don't want to miss. haunt starts at 6:30 PM on Halloween Yard display to help raise money for St Jude children's hospital
Live ActorsWalkthrough Haunted HouseYard HauntAnimatronicsFree admissionScare level: Nightmare FuelHome hauntOct 31, 2026
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A little bit of everything from skeletons to sandworms
Yard HauntFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome hauntMon–Sun 6:00–11:59 PMSep 28–30, Oct 1–31, 2026
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Includes Pirate Ship, graveyard, and a Haunted Trail in the backyard (open daily) We also have a haunted garage on Friday 10/30/26 and Saturday 10/31/26
Walkthrough Haunted HouseLive ActorsYard HauntFree admissionHome hauntFri 6:00–9:00 PMSat 5:30–10:00 PMOct 30, 2026
Witches, a werewolf, a scarecrow and more...Oh My!! Halloween fun for everyone!
Free admissionFamily friendlyScare level: Boo-LiteHome haunt
Home Haunt
Yard HauntCharity HauntFree admissionHome hauntMon–Sun 6:00 AM–11:59 PM
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Spooky house of unknown
Walk AroundPhoto OpFree admissionScare level: Creepy ThrillsHome haunt
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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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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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This is our top 15 — but FrightMaps maps every haunt across the state, updated as new ones open.
Browse all South Dakota haunts →Not ranked — these are the other haunts FrightMaps lists here, including the big ticketed attractions.
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