Buford Trail of Terror

After a two-year hiatus, the Buford Trail of Terror is back and more bloodcurdling than ever with a new address along the shores of Lake Lanier. From its new location at 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway, the haunted house SLASH open-air experience and its 50 restless spirits will rattle guests' nerves as they pass through 13 spine-tingling scenes. Joining its signature cavalcade of psycho clowns, the lakeside setting inspired new creatures, like pirates, vikings, mermaids, sirens, and more. The first night of frights for the 2026 season kicks off Saturday, September 26, and runs rampant on select nights through Saturday, November 7.

Regular admission to the Buford Trail of Terror is $34.99 for individuals and $24.99/person for groups of 15 or more. For those who wish to purchase a fast pass, admission is $64.99 for individuals and $49.99/person for groups of 15 or more. Lanier Islands Resort gate entry is included in the admission price for those who purchase their tickets online.

The Buford Trail of Terror will be open:

• Friday, September 25 and October 2, 9, 16, 23, and 30 from 8 p.m. to midnight
• Saturday, September 26 and October 3 and 10 from 8 p.m. to midnight
• Saturday, October 31 from 8 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Saturday, October 17 from 6 p.m. to midnight
• Saturday, October 24 from 6 p.m. to 1 a.m.
• Sunday, October 25 from 8 p.m. to midnight
• Sunday, November 1 and Saturday, November 7 from 7 to 11 p.m.

The Buford Trail of Terror adds fireworks to the mix on October 24 and on Halloween, October 31, it’s the only night when guests are allowed to wear costumes – for which the best costume will be awarded. On select evenings during the season, kids can enjoy a behind-the-scenes tour and meet the monsters between 6-8 p.m., and on “Glow Nights,” the lights go off, and the blue lights go up for a supercharged scary experience. Live entertainment will vary each night from tunes spun by DJ Smiles to a performance of Michael Jackson’s Thriller to a monster mosh pit with a metal rock band.