10 DC-area haunted houses, fields, forests and other spooky attractions

Markoff's Haunted Forest is open through Nov. 2 in Dickerson, Maryland. (Courtesy Markoff’s Haunted Forest)

If you’re looking to get spooked, the D.C. area is filled to the brim with scary sites perfect for getting your Halloween haunt on.

Those searching for a scream of a good time can find several haunted houses, fields, forests and other spooky attractions in Maryland and Virginia with one notable event occurring within D.C. proper, too.

Find your next nightmare below.

DC

Boo at the Zoo
At the National Zoo

Maryland

Markoff’s Haunted Forest
In Dickerson

Bennett’s Curse
In Dundalk

Leechwoods
In Damascus

CornStalker’s Trail of Terror
In Waldorf

AVFD Station 7 Terror Trail
In Gambrills



Virginia

Haunt: Twisted Tales of Terror
At Workhouse Arts Center in Lorton

Fields of Fear
In Centreville

Fear Forest
In Harrisonburg

Kings Dominion’s Halloween Haunt
In Doswell

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Michelle Goldchain

Michelle Goldchain’s reporting has focused primarily on the D.C. area, previously working as Editor of Curbed DC for Vox Media and Audience Growth & Engagement Editor for Washington City Paper. She is the author of “D.C. by Metro: A History & Guide.” She also reports for 'Artsplained' on YouTube.

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