👻 Spooky Season in the Sullivan Catskills: Haunted & Creepy Adventures for Fall 2025
As the days grow shorter and the autumn air turns crisp, the Sullivan Catskills take on a new kind of magic — one laced with mystery, flickering lanterns, and the occasional scream from the woods. Whether you’re after family-friendly fall fun or full-on haunted terror, Sullivan County and its surrounding towns offer plenty of eerie entertainment this Halloween season.
Here’s your ultimate 2025 guide to the best haunted attractions, ghostly walks, and spooky experiences — all within reach of our properties!
🎃 Family-Friendly Fall Fun (With a Hint of Fright)
Cunningham Family Farms – Swan Lake, NY
Vibe: Cozy countryside meets mild scares
If you love hayrides, corn mazes, and pumpkin picking with a touch of Halloween spirit, Cunningham Family Farms is a must-visit. Their 4-acre corn maze is the largest in Sullivan County, and each year the farm adds themed twists and lighthearted scares after dark.
What to Expect:
Daytime pumpkin patch and hayrides
Spooky nighttime maze for the brave
Farm animals, games, and food vendors
📍 233 Hurd & Parks Rd, Swan Lake, NY
🌐 cunninghamfamilyfarms.com
Casskell Tip: Visit near sunset for gorgeous golden-hour photos — and a dash of eeriness as the maze darkens.
Wallkill’s Haunted Barn – Middletown, NY
Vibe: Classic haunted barn + family daytime fun
Just a short drive from Sullivan County, Wallkill’s Haunted Barn delivers both chills and charm. Families can enjoy the “Less Scary Hours” (2–5 PM) complete with a petting zoo, bonfires, and fall treats, while nightfall brings out the monsters for a more intense experience.
What to Expect:
Haunted barn walkthrough
Corn maze and spooky cemetery (new for 2025!)
Bonfires, games, and petting zoo
📍 525 Stony Ford Rd, Middletown, NY
🌐 wallkillshauntedbarn.com
Casskell Tip: Great for groups with mixed ages — younger guests can enjoy the farm fun while older ones test their nerves after dark.
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👻 Haunted History & Ghostly Lore
Minisink Battleground Park – Barryville, NY
Vibe: Historical haunt with eerie realism
Once the site of a Revolutionary War battle, Minisink Battleground Park is rich with ghost stories and local legend.
What to Expect:
Historical ghost stories and folklore
Scenic wooded trails at dusk
📍 58 County Rd 168, Barryville, NY
🌐 sullivanny.gov
Casskell Tip: Bring a flashlight and good walking shoes — and be prepared for a few goosebumps.
Burn Brae Mansion – Glen Spey, NY
Vibe: True haunted history
Built in 1908, Burn Brae Mansion is one of the region’s most famous haunted sites. Guests and paranormal investigators report footsteps, voices, and cold spots throughout the halls. The property also features seasonal haunted events, including the Dark Forest Fright Trail, for those seeking real scares in the woods.
📍 573 High Rd, Glen Spey, NY
🌐 burnbraemansion.com
Casskell Tip: If you’re truly daring, book an overnight stay — just don’t expect to sleep much.
💀 Full-On Frights: For the Brave Only
Pure Terror Scream Park – Monroe, NY
Vibe: Guinness World Record–winning horror
If you’re ready for the region’s most extreme haunt, Pure Terror Scream Park delivers. Recognized by Guinness World Records as the Longest Haunted Attraction in the World, this horror park features 10 immersive haunted houses and spine-tingling trails, with movie-quality sets and professional scare actors.
What to Expect:
Massive, interconnected haunted houses
New for 2025: Panic Attack Extreme and Scapegrace High
Food court and spooky photo ops
📍 1010 NY-17M, Monroe, NY
🌐 pureterror.com
Casskell Tip: Make it a night trip from your Casskell rental — about an hour’s drive for pure adrenaline and unforgettable screams.
🪦 Local Legends & Hidden Haunts
Sullivan County is full of whispered stories — lonely bridges, forgotten cemeteries, and haunted inns where guests swear they’ve seen something move in the corner of their eye.
Don’t miss:
Stone Arch Bridge, Jeffersonville – haunted by the ghost of a 19th-century tragedy.
Forestburgh Playhouse, Forestburgh – stagehands report footsteps and laughter when the theater is empty.
Narrowsburg’s Main Street, where some say the spirits of early settlers still roam.
Pair your evening ghost hunt with a cozy Casskell firepit when you return — the perfect way to come down from a night of frights.
🍂 Planning Your Haunted Getaway
Whether you prefer pumpkin-patch perfection or pulse-pounding screams, the Sullivan Catskills have it all.
Plan your spooky stay with Casskell:
Book early — October weekends fill quickly.
Bring layers, flashlights, and your bravest friends.
Capture the fall foliage by day, and chase ghost stories by night.
✨ From cozy campfires to haunted hayrides, make Casskell Stays your home base for a fall getaway that’s equal parts charming and chilling. ✨
