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 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/

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