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R Acres of Terror

Professional Haunt · haunted_trail · Dow, IL

4.9Google· 38 Reviews

2026 dates coming soon
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$20 per adult, $15 per child (12 years and under). Cash only. Open from dusk to 11 PM (last ticket sold). Weather permitting outdoor attraction.

Location

25873 State Hwy 3, Dow, IL 62022

Added by HCMapsLast updated September 6, 2026

The story

About R Acres of Terror

in turns a rural Jersey County property into a haunted-woods experience where the outdoor setting is central to the scares. The attraction has been operating for roughly two decades and uses wooded trails, darkness, live performers, props and staged horror scenes to create a different feel from an indoor haunted house. Visitors move through the property with the uncertainty of a real nighttime forest around them, allowing natural sounds, limited visibility and changing terrain to amplify the produced scares. The attraction is part of the larger R Acres property and has built a loyal regional following among visitors from the Alton and St. Louis areas as well as western Illinois. Its long-running seasonal format makes it a useful nstate addition to the Illinois professional-haunt map.

What you'll find

Features

  • Outdoor Experience
  • Live Actors
  • Animated Props
  • Lighting Effects
  • Fog / Atmospheric Effects

What visitors are saying

★ 4.9 on Google · 38 reviews · A selection of reviews provided by Google

Heather Claxton

10 months ago

R Acres of Terror will have a special place in my heart from here on out. We had tried so hard to make the Fall/Halloween season special for our 4 year old autistic grandson. We took him to every fall festival, trunk or treat and Halloween themed event we could find. In truth, everywhere we went people seemed judgemental and frustrated with him and smiles were few and far between. We decided to try R Acres of Terror's child friendly event as a last hope to enjoying the season and having a tear free experience. And let me tell you...they delivered! It was an experience we will remember always! The actors were understanding, kind, gentle and went out of their way to make him feel special. I don't think I have ever seen him smile for so long or have so much fun and we owe this experience completely to them! THANK YOU R ACRES! You saved our season and provided the absolute best experience! I will recommend you to everyone I know. As we left he looked at us and said "Happy Halloween" (he is mostly non-verbal) so you can imagine we were over the moon with happiness!! They are simply amazing!

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Chelsea Coad

10 months ago

We had an AMAZING time! It was an awesome hauntingly with very talented actors and extremely friendly staff! 10/10

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Kajo Jere

10 months ago

We took our boys here for the first time this year. I personally wasn't quite sure what to expect, I love the Halloween season and all the spooky but haven't done many "haunted house" type of attractions before. This one was fantastic!! Take their warnings seriously about the strobe like lights and such though, I never thought I had a problem with this, but they did have one "room" with "spinning walls" and REALLY bright lights. You had to walk across this little "ramp" style pathway going through it. That was when I started getting REALLY badly dizzy, but it was all totally worth it!! Everyone clearly puts a ton of hardwork and effort into this for the kids, and i think it really shows!! The people working outside of the haunt were very friendly! They had snacks and drinks reasonably priced AND they take both cash and debit!! Very cool place and a shoutout to Ace!! (I believe was her name) she gave the most awesome BESTEST instructions before entering the actual attraction. Lol. I hope she sees this! She was fun! Anyways, go check them out!! You won't be disappointed!! The swamp area was my personal fave btw!

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Ashley Wilson

11 months ago

Loved our visit! While you wait your turn you can buy snacks and even play some games. They have a spot before you go on the trail for photos ops that are fun. Everyone is so nice and the actors are full of energy! It also took a decent amount of time to finish the trail. Easy to find and parking was good. Definitely worth the trip!

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Kimmy Brooks

10 months ago

we went here literally tonight, writing this in the passenger seat. people in the safe zone were nice and tickets were a great price for what we got. it was really scary and the actors were AMAZING, the props were awesome, especially in the last room. went out of state for this and it was SO worth it

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25873 State Hwy 3, Dow, IL 62022

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