HellsGate Haunted House

Haunted attraction · Lockport · Illinois

A multi-level haunted mansion in Lockport laced with secret passages, giant slides and zombie-infested woods, reached by a shuttle from off-site parking. This season the cast of the shuttered Statesville Prison joins HellsGate's crew at a single location.

Best for: Chicago haunt-crawlers who want an immersive walkthrough

Don’t miss

  • Multi-level mansion with giant slides
  • Zombie-infested woods and cemetery
  • Statesville cast joins this season

Plan your visit

2026 season: Sep 24 – Nov 1.

Select Wed/Thu/Sun nights 7-10pm; Fridays and Saturdays 7-11pm

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Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.

2026 Forecast

Color nearby peaks: October 15–October 19

Color builds from October 9 · mostly bare by November 8

Color starts: October 9Peak: October 17Bare: November 8AugustDecember

Sampled at HellsGate Haunted House’s own coordinates and elevation (169 m) rather than a regional average.

Illinois is sampled at 27 weather points, then moved 2 days later so the model agrees with 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. Illinois is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works

When to go to HellsGate Haunted House

You get about 17 days of color here, from the first turn through to roughly October 26. That is about 6 days earlier than Illinois as a whole.

Figure about 32 mi from Chicago.

HellsGate Haunted House on the map

Drag the date slider to see when color reaches this corner of Illinois, or tap a pin for that stop’s own peak window.

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Plan from a city

Chicago · 32 mi · day trip

Frequently asked

When is HellsGate Haunted House open in 2026?
The 2026 season runs Sep 24 – Nov 1. Select Wed/Thu/Sun nights 7-10pm; Fridays and Saturdays 7-11pm. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
When does HellsGate Haunted House peak in 2026?
Peak color is predicted for October 15–October 19 (best estimate October 17). Color starts around October 9 and is mostly bare by November 8.
How do I get to HellsGate Haunted House?
HellsGate Haunted House is in Lockport. The closest city is Chicago, about 32 mi away. It's part of Illinois's fall lineup.
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