Haunted Forest at Panic Point
Haunted attraction · Youngsville · North Carolina
Five attractions on a Franklin County farm north of Raleigh, anchored by a half-mile Haunted Forest trail of 12 scenes. The site advertises 38 unique scenes and 100 creatures across the property, plus a Carny Crypt trailer for an extra $7. Box office opens 7:30 p.m.
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Plan your visit
Select nights (17 dates); box office opens 6-7:30 p.m. depending on date
Dates from the official announcement, checked August 20, 2026. Always confirm before you go.
Color nearby peaks: November 8–November 12
Color builds from November 2 · mostly bare by December 3
Sampled at Haunted Forest at Panic Point’s own coordinates and elevation (142 m) rather than a regional average.
This window comes from 25 weather points across North Carolina, nudged 6 days later to match 1 published peak date from smokymountains.com and almanac.com. North Carolina is running 7 days earlier than its own average this year. How the forecast works
When to go to Haunted Forest at Panic Point
Good color holds through about November 19, giving you roughly 17 days from the first turn to past peak. That is about 1 day earlier than North Carolina as a whole.
Figure about 20 mi from Raleigh.
Haunted Forest at Panic Point on the map
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Frequently asked
- When is Haunted Forest at Panic Point open in 2026?
- The 2026 season runs Sep 19 – Nov 1. Select nights (17 dates); box office opens 6-7:30 p.m. depending on date. Dates can shift, so check the official site before you go.
- When does Haunted Forest at Panic Point peak in 2026?
- Peak color is predicted for November 8–November 12 (best estimate November 10). Color starts around November 2 and is mostly bare by December 3.
- How do I get to Haunted Forest at Panic Point?
- Haunted Forest at Panic Point is in Youngsville. The closest city is Raleigh, about 20 mi away. It's part of North Carolina's fall lineup.
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