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The Woods of Lost Souls

The Woods of Lost Souls

Deep in the heart of Ohio lies a place where nightmares come to life. The Woods of Lost Souls is not just a haunted attraction — it's a journey into your deepest fears. Will you make it out alive, or become another lost soul wandering these cursed woods forever?

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10 acres of REAL haunted woods. · Live Scare Actors ·
Based on a true story · Opening night Fri, Sept 25

A PRESENCE SEEN NEAR THE CHURCH

The Lady in White
still walks these woods.

The Lady in White is usually seen near the church in the woods, drifting silently through the darkness before vanishing between the trees. Some believe she appears as a warning to those who wander too far. Others say she is searching for something she never left behind. Either way, when she is seen, the air changes — and people do not forget it.

2026 PUBLIC CHALLENGE · YOUR IDEA COULD ENTER THE WOODS

CREATE A SCENE. LEAVE YOUR MARK.

Create the next
nightmare.

There are ten acres of darkness out here. One piece of it could come from your imagination.

$200
WINNING CONCEPT CASH PRIZE
THINK YOU'RE NOT A DESIGNER? GOOD. WE WANT WHAT'S IN YOUR HEAD.

No Photoshop. No blueprints. No professional drawing skills. Describe it, sketch it, or upload the pictures that show us what you see. We care about the nightmare — not how pretty the presentation is.

Enter the $200 Contest ENTRIES CLOSE · SEPTEMBER 1, 2026

BASED ON A TRUE STORY · COLUMBIA STATION, OH

These woods were haunted
long before we opened them.

Ten acres of real Ohio forest. Live actors waiting in the dark. And a property that paranormal investigators say never went quiet. Out here, you can't always tell what's an actor — and what isn't.

REC CAM 04 · TRAIL NORTH 00:00:00:00
  • 01

    Unexplained mist

    Thick mist logged with no fog machines running anywhere on the property.

  • 02

    Disembodied voices

    Voices, groans and footsteps captured with no source on site.

  • 03

    A face in the darkness

    A face appeared in photographs taken seconds apart. Then it was gone.

  • 04

    Workers' accounts

    Crew drew what they experienced. Work stopped early that night.

  • 05

    Apparitions

    Full figures seen throughout the property — and on the recordings.

CASE FILE 041 · REDACTED

THE ONE THEY WARN YOU ABOUT

The Lady in Black
is waiting.

Stories surrounding the Lady in Black and the old well have followed this property for years. Staff and investigators report a dark presence throughout the woods — and locals know better than to walk the trail after dark. A Woman in White steps between the living and the danger; a Protector, bound to the land, keeps them apart. Somewhere out there tonight, all three are still moving.

Stay on the path. Don't answer if she calls you by name.

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The Lady in Black standing in the woods

REAL IMAGES · FROM THE PROPERTY

Some things in these woods
don't stay hidden.

These photographs were captured on the same ground guests enter after dark. Look closely — then decide what you believe.

REAL GHOST HUNT · ORIGINAL PHOTOGRAPHS

What the cameras caught.

The first two photographs were taken seconds apart: a blue glow appears above the investigator, then seems to reveal a face. A third photograph from the hunt captured a separate white figure deeper in the woods.

Ghost hunt photograph showing a blue glow above an investigator
PHOTO 01Blue glow above the investigator
Second ghost hunt photograph showing what appears to be a face inside the blue glow
PHOTO 02 · SECONDS LATERA face appears inside the same glow
Ghost hunt photograph showing a white figure deeper in the woods
PHOTO 03 · SAME GHOST HUNTA separate white figure deeper in the woods
Dark woods photograph with something hidden between the trees
PHOTO 04Do you see it?
The trail through The Woods of Lost Souls at night
FROM THE PROPERTYThe trail after dark
An unexplained white figure photographed at the way into the woods
THE WAY INCaptured at the entrance to the woods
THE CHRONICLE-TELEGRAM AS SEEN IN THE NEWS “The Woods of Lost Souls” hopes to scare visitors while giving back to the community.

LIVE VIDEO FOOTAGE

Live footage from the woods.

Captured while walking on the trail after hours.

2026 SEASON · RESERVATION ONLY · TIMED ENTRY

Pick your night.
If you dare.

OPENING NIGHT — FRI, SEPT 25 — OPENS IN

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  • SeasonSept 25 – Nov 1, 2026
  • Fri & Sat7PM – 12AM
  • Sundays7PM – 10PM
  • EntryReservation only · limited tickets

PRESALE GENERAL ADMISSION

$20/person

Limited presale pricing. Full trail. Every scare.

BEST VALUE

TERROR TOGETHER · 4 PEOPLE

$75/group

$18.75 per person. Nobody enters the woods alone.

Reserve Your Night

Not recommended for young children. Dates subject to weather.

REAL GHOST INVESTIGATION · 18+

The woods don't always
stay quiet.

Book the real investigation and enter the property after dark.

The Woods of Lost Souls — Real Ghost Investigation flyer

SPECIAL EVENT · 18+

Real Ghost Investigation

No actors. No staged scares. You're the investigator — we hand you an EMF meter and a spirit box and send you into the dark to make contact yourself.

  • OpensFri, Aug 7
  • NightsFri & Sat
  • Time11PM – 3AM
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$20 presale · ends Sept 1
Book the Investigation

NIGHTMARE CREW · NOW HIRING

Think you can
terrify our guests?

We're building the 2026 crew — scare actors, makeup & FX, gate and trail. No experience needed to scare; we train you. Tell us below and every message lands in our inbox.

  • Flexible weekend nights, Sept 25 – Nov 1.
  • Scare actors, makeup/FX, gate & parking, trail setup.
  • Bring a friend — crews work better in packs.

Questions? Email us or call (440) 553-9664.

PARTNER WITH THE WOODS

Put your business
in the path of the crowd.

Hundreds of thrill-seekers move through these woods every weekend from Sept 25 – Nov 1, plus the investigation and tour nights. Meet them at the gate, at the exit, and everywhere the fear turns into conversation.

6Fall weekends
3Event formats
2Prime traffic zones

VENDOR OPPORTUNITY

Food & Retail Vendors

Sell to a captive, hungry crowd waiting in line and warming up after the trail — food trucks, concessions, hot drinks, seasonal merch.

  • Prime spots by the entrance & exit
  • Six weekends of steady foot traffic
  • Sept 25 – Nov 1, plus event nights
Claim a vendor spot

SEASON-LONG VISIBILITY

Season Sponsors

Put your brand on haunted ground — trailside signage, your logo on the site and season marketing, and shout-outs across our social.

  • Trailside signage all season
  • Logo on the website & ads
  • Named across our social channels
Build a sponsor package

LIMITED 2026 AVAILABILITY

Request Your Spot

Tell us what you're bringing. We'll follow up with placement options, pricing, and availability.

Questions? Email us or call (440) 553-9664.

RESERVE YOUR SPOT IF YOU DARE

Are you brave enough to enter
these woods alone at night?

Opening night is Friday, September 25. Reservation only — and every night sells out.

Dare to Enter
Buy Tickets Now · Opening Night Sept 25
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