New Jersey’s Creepiest Haunted Places Draw Crowds with History and Scares
This fall, nine spooky locations across New Jersey combine dark history with ghostly encounters. Seabrook-Wilson House – Port Monmouth An old British military post from the Revolutionary War, this house…
This fall, nine spooky locations across New Jersey combine dark history with ghostly encounters.
Seabrook-Wilson House – Port Monmouth
An old British military post from the Revolutionary War, this house is said to be haunted by ghostly children and shadowy figures that vanish without warning.
- Hours of Operation: April 20 - October 30 1 p.m. - 4 p.m.
- Cost: Free or small donation
- Address: 719 Port Monmouth Rd, Port Monmouth, NJ 07758
- Website: https://www.monmouthcountyparks.com/page.aspx?Id=2516
Absecon Lighthouse – Atlantic City
Home to eerie lights and mysterious footsteps, this towering beacon is tied to the mysterious death of its first keeper.
- Hours of Operation: Thu–Mon, 11 a.m. - 4 p.m.
- Cost: Adults $10, Children (4–12) $6
- Address: 31 S Rhode Island Ave, Atlantic City, NJ 08401
- Website: https://abseconlighthouse.org/
Shades of Death Road – Jenny Jump State Forest
A fog-filled drive through this sinister road connects to old legends of plague, murder, and supernatural sightings.
- Hours of Operation: Open 24 hours (public road)
- Cost: Free
- Address: Shades of Death Rd, Warren County, NJ 07832
- Website: https://www.nj.gov/dep/parksandforests/parks/jennyjumpstateforest.html
Batsto Village & Franklin Parker Preserve – Pine Barrens
Whispers and ghost noises echo through empty historic buildings and the surrounding trail system.
- Hours of Operation: Daily, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. (Visitor Center); trails open dawn to dusk
- Cost: Free
- Address: 31 Batsto Rd, Hammonton, NJ 08037
- Website: https://www.njconservation.org/preserve/franklin-parker-preserve/
The Devil's Tower – Alpine
This imposing stone tower is surrounded by urban legends involving hauntings and dark shapes appearing in its windows.
- Hours of Operation: Open access, exterior only
- Cost: Free
- Address: 81 Tower Rd, Alpine, NJ 07620
- Website: https://njpalisades.org/devilDetails.html
Brookdale Community College Haunted Theater – Lincroft
This highly-rated haunted attraction transforms a college theater into a dark maze of scares and suspense.
- Hours of Operation: Select dates in October; evenings only
- Cost: Approx. $20 (tickets must be booked online)
- Address: 765 Newman Springs Rd, Lincroft, NJ 07738
- Website: https://www.brookdalehauntedtheater.com/
Schaefer Farms – Flemington
Their "Farm of Horrors" experience includes haunted hayrides, creepy trails, and ghost stories under the stars.
- Hours of Operation: Fridays–Sundays in October; dusk until late
- Cost: Starting from $33 per person
- Address: 1051 County Rd 523, Flemington, NJ 08822
- Website: https://app.hauntpay.com/events/FARM-OF-HORRORS/event_times
Brighton Asylum – Passaic
Once locked and abandoned since 1952, this asylum now offers modern terror with a historical twist.
- Hours of Operation: Select dates September–November; evenings only
- Cost: General admission starts at $39.99
- Address: 2 Brighton Ave, Passaic, NJ 07055
- Website: https://brightonasylum.com/
Red Mill Museum Village – Clinton
Home to 34 years of “Evil Rising,” this site fuses history and hauntings with proceeds supporting preservation efforts.
- Hours of Operation: Special haunted events held in October; check schedule
- Cost: General admission starts at $35; regular museum admission $10 adults
- Address: 56 Main St, Clinton, NJ 08809
- Website: https://theredmill.org/haunted-red-mill/
