Know before you go
Plan Your
Visit
Parking, arrival, accessibility and what to expect—everything you need for a smoother night at Fort Wayne’s Haunted Castle and Black Forest.
2026 season · Sept. 25–Oct. 31
Parking & Guest Entrance
Use the guest parking address below for navigation. Free parking is available onsite at St. Vincent Catholic School.
Use this address for parking
St. Vincent Catholic School
1720 E. Wallen Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
Follow event signs and staff directions after entering the property.
Attraction location
Haunted Castle & Black Forest
8965 Auburn Road
Fort Wayne, IN 46825
This is the attraction address only. Guest parking and drop-offs are not available at the Auburn Road entrance.
Your Arrival, Step by Step
Park
Enter at St. Vincent Catholic School and follow the onsite parking team.
Prepare
Leave bags, backpacks and purses in your locked vehicle before approaching admission.
Check In
Have your mobile, printed or onsite-purchased ticket ready for admission.
Choose Your Haunt
Join the appropriate line and allow enough time before the posted closing hour.
Quick Visitor Information
A few minutes of planning now can save a lot of standing around wondering where your purse is allowed. Spoiler: it stays in the car.
Free Parking
Guest parking is free at 1720 E. Wallen Road.
Allow Enough Time
Each attraction takes time to complete, and lines close at the posted nightly hour.
Weather
Severe weather and outdoor trail conditions can affect operations. If weather closes an attraction, unused tickets remain valid for another operating night in the same season.
Accessibility
Accessible routes are available in some areas. Tell the ticket taker when you arrive.
No Bags or Recording
Bags, backpacks and purses are not permitted inside the attractions. Photography and video recording are also strictly prohibited.
Intense Effects
Expect darkness, loud sounds, strobe lighting, tight spaces and startle scares.
What the Experience Involves
Both attractions are walkthrough experiences, but the terrain and estimated duration are different.
Haunted Castle
An indoor walkthrough with dark corridors, stairs, slides, uneven transitions and theatrical effects.
Black Forest
An outdoor trail through wooded areas with gravel, natural terrain, darkness and changing weather conditions.
Accessibility & Safety
We’ll help you navigate
Ask before entering the line
Some standard routes include stairs, slides, gravel and uneven terrain. Tell the ticket taker about mobility needs before entering so the team can explain available options and accessible routes.
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Wheelchairs and mobility devices may require an alternate route.
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Conditions vary between the indoor Castle and outdoor Forest.
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Ask questions before purchasing if you are unsure an attraction is appropriate.
What to wear
Choose closed-toe shoes with good traction and dress for outdoor temperatures.
Age guidance
All ages may enter, but the scares and effects are intense. Parent or guardian discretion is strongly encouraged.
Health considerations
Guests sensitive to strobes, darkness, loud audio, fog or confined spaces should use caution.
Weather updates
Outdoor operations may change. Check official updates before making a long drive in questionable weather.