KNOW BEFORE YOU GO

2026 Dates & Hours

Open Fridays and Saturdays from October 2 and Sundays from October 11, through Halloween night, Saturday, October 31, 2026, in timed 30-minute entry windows. The trail takes about 35 to 40 minutes.

• Fri Oct 2, Sat Oct 3: 8 to 10 pm · Sun Oct 4: closed
• Fri Oct 9, Sat Oct 10, Sun Oct 11: 8 to 10 pm
• Fri Oct 16*, Sat Oct 17*: 8 to 11 pm · Sun Oct 18: 8 to 10 pm
• Fri Oct 23*, Sat Oct 24*: 8 to 11 pm · Sun Oct 25: 8 to 10 pm
• Fri Oct 30*, Sat Oct 31* (Halloween, our last night): 8 to 11 pm

*Premium nights.

Plan Ahead. Get Your Tickets in Advance.

You are selecting the time of your experience when purchasing tickets on our site. Tickets can be purchased in advance on our website using credit cards and debit cards; tickets purchased at the box office are cash only.

If you did not pre-purchase tickets and show up at our ticket booth, you will only be able to enter a time that has open spots. It's easier to purchase online tickets to guarantee your spot.

Premium nights: Fri 10/16, Sat 10/17, Fri 10/23, Sat 10/24, Fri 10/30 and Sat 10/31 are our more popular nights, open until 11 pm, and need a Premium Night ticket. Entry is in timed 30-minute windows on every night.

Groups of 15 or more: Group Rate tickets must be purchased in advance online or by contacting us at info@pantophobia.com.

Pick Your Night

Arrival & Timing

It's a long walk from the parking lot to the haunt, so we recommend arriving early. Please arrive 15 minutes before your selected time. If you are running late, you can still go in up to 30 minutes after your time starts, except at the end of the night (see below). PANTOPHOBIA is not responsible for you or your group missing the time YOU selected. There are NO refunds, so arrive on time.

With our timed ticketing experience available on all nights there should never be a wait longer than 45 minutes if you are arriving 15 minutes before your scheduled time. There are no refunds for longer than expected wait times.

End of the night: The trail takes about 35 to 40 minutes and we close on time. On nights we close at 10 pm, be in line by 9:15 pm (10:15 pm on nights we close at 11 pm), even if your ticket shows a later time. A ticket for the last time slot is still good; just be in line by then. If you can, book an earlier time.

What to Expect

This attraction is 100% outdoors. Please dress appropriately. The walking trail is a 1 mile walk over different surfaces such as grass, sand and pavement. Wear comfortable athletic shoes.

The actors will not physically grab or restrain you, but you may be inadvertently touched or brushed due to the close proximity. DO NOT touch our actors.

We do not recommend this event to those who are pregnant, prone to seizures, have a heart condition or other medical conditions. You may enter at your own risk.

Ages: We prefer to leave that up to the parents or guardians. In past seasons we have had many families, children, teens, as well as adults. Use your best judgement, since there are no refunds. The hayride for toddlers and smaller kids is not running in 2026 while the park is under construction; we plan to bring it back next year. The haunted trail is the only attraction this year.

Parking & Directions

Darlington Lake in Darlington County Park, 600 Darlington Ave, Mahwah, NJ 07430. Use that street address for your GPS. Free parking! It's a long walk from the parking lot to the haunt, so we recommend arriving early.

Pantophobia has been at Darlington Lake since 2024. If you find a Montvale address or an old phone number online, it is out of date.

Weather & Closures

This attraction is subject to bad weather conditions. Please ask Cyrus or check our Facebook and Instagram pages for up-to-the-minute closures. We post our final status by 6 pm.

If your night is cancelled for rain, you can select another night of equal or lesser value to your originally purchased ticket through your HauntPay account. All ticket sales are final. Read the full ticket policies.