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The 15 Best Haunted Houses in South Dakota for 2026

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 and beyond and ranked the 15 worth planning your night around. Each one below links straight to photos, this season's dates, and turn-by-turn directions.

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1 Nightmare on 9th — Sioux Falls, SD

Nightmare on 9th — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

We have a huge groundbreaker skeleton on the roof, Dead Zeppelin the reaper band playing several of your favorite classics, selfies with Ozzy, a fog bubble machine, and much more!

2 Paradise Cemetery — Sioux Falls, SD

Paradise Cemetery — haunted house in 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.

3 Nightmare On Elmstead — Sioux Falls, SD

Nightmare On Elmstead — haunted house in 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.

4 Story Time — Sioux Falls, SD

Story Time — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

a witch is bringing stories and nursery rhymes to life with a Halloween twist. Can you figure them all out?

5 Electrifying Music & Light Show — Sioux Falls, SD

Electrifying Music & Light Show — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

The entire house comes to life with a LED light show appropriate for all ages (#huntix)

6 Butler Butchery — Sioux Falls, SD

Butler Butchery — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

a terrifying home haunt you don't want to miss. haunt starts at 6:30 PM on Halloween

7 9th Street Boo Bash — Sioux Falls, SD

9th Street Boo Bash — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

Witches, a werewolf, a scarecrow and more...Oh My!! Halloween fun for everyone!

8 Lost Souls Cemetery — Sioux Falls, SD

Lost Souls Cemetery — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

Yard Haunt partially set up all week and fully on Halloween night!

9 The House On Villanova — Sioux Falls, SD

The House On Villanova — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

A little bit of everything from skeletons to sandworms

10 Screaming Woods HAUNTED TRAILS — Sioux Falls, SD

Screaming Woods HAUNTED TRAILS — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

a walk on the outdoor trails...great scares and fun.

11 909 Spooky Way — Sioux Falls, SD

909 Spooky Way — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

come see our spooktacular Halloween decorations!

12 1710 S 4th Ave — Sioux Falls, SD

1710 S 4th Ave — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

Halloween De-Gore-ations

13 Scheinost House — Sioux Falls, SD

Scheinost House — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

Spooky house of unknown

14 Plot Twist Cemetery — Sioux Falls, SD

Plot Twist Cemetery — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

Home Haunt

15 Blow Ups — Sioux Falls, SD

Blow Ups — haunted house in Sioux Falls, SD

A local haunt in Sioux Falls. Tap through for photos, directions, and this season's dates.

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This is our top 15 — but FrightMaps maps every haunt across the state, updated as new ones open.

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