When October comes ’round, Mississippi wears a different face — one cloaked in fog, full of shadows, whispers, and stories that never quite leave the land. For fans of hauntings, ghost tours, and spooky history, the Magnolia State offers a rich tapestry of eerie experiences. Here are some of the best haunted houses and graveyard tours you can explore this fall.

🏚 Haunted Houses & Attractions (The Thrill-Side)

If you want your heart beating fast, step into one of Mississippi’s haunted houses, haunted trails, or scare attractions. These are designed to thrill (and sometimes terrify):

Terror on the Coast (Gulfport, MS)

One of the Gulf Coast’s premier haunted house attractions. Expect jump scares, immersive sets, and theatrical horror.  

House of the Haunted Fields (Raymond, MS)

Open on Friday & Saturday nights in October. A classic haunted attraction in a rural setting.  

NFVFD Haunted Forest (Hattiesburg, MS)

A haunted trail experience rather than a full indoor haunt.  

Psycho Path Haunted Attraction (Ellisville, MS)

A popular local haunted trail. 

Tupelo Haunted Castle (Mooreville, MS)

Multiple haunt types in one location; well rated.  

These attractions tend to be seasonal (open only during late September through October), so check their official pages or listings on sites like The Scare Factor or MississippiHauntedHouses.com for schedules and ticket info. 

👻 Real Haunted Houses & Historical Ghost Tours

For those who prefer authentic ghost stories over jump scares, Mississippi has several historic homes and locations with paranormal legends. These often offer guided or candlelight ghost tours, sometimes year-round or seasonally.

McRaven House (Vicksburg, MS)


Perhaps the most famous haunted house in Mississippi. Built in 1797, McRaven was used as a Confederate field hospital, saw cannon fire during the Siege of Vicksburg, and hosts numerous stories of apparitions, disembodied voices, and paranormal investigations.  
You can book private ghost investigations or attend candlelight tours.  

Amos Deason House (Ellisville, MS)


This is a historic house with a notorious past: in 1863, Confederate Major Amos McLemore was assassinated inside. Reports include unexplained voices, bloodstains (still visible beneath floorboards), cold spots, and ghostly presence.  
The house is now owned by the DAR and offers private tours and “ghost hunts.”  

Towers of Natchez (Natchez, MS)


The Towers was used as Union troop headquarters during the Civil War and is known for haunted reputation and ghostly activity reported by visitors and staff.  

Other Real Haunts (various across MS)


Sites listed in paranormal directories and “real haunt” collections include plantations, old inns, cemeteries, churches, and more.  

⚰️ Graveyard Tours & Haunted Cemetery Walks

Few experiences combine history and the supernatural like a cemetery tour. Here are some of Mississippi’s more atmospheric graveyard or cemetery tours:

Natchez City Cemetery / Natchez Cemetery Tours
Established 1822

This cemetery is known for haunting legends and ghostly sightings. Guided “haunted history” tours are offered seasonally, and people often report sudden chills, apparitions, or strange phenomena among the ornate tombs. The city also offers a CD-guided tour you can use at your own pace.  

Old Biloxi Cemetery Tour (Biloxi, MS)

A self-guided walking tour with stories about the city’s history. Re-enactors bring to life figures buried there, like Edward Barq and other local legends.  

Rose Hill Cemetery Costumed Tour (Meridian, MS)


A longtime local tradition: costumed storytellers walk you through Rose Hill Cemetery and tell the stories of notable individuals buried there.  

Live Oak Cemetery Tours (Pass Christian, MS)


An illuminated evening tour event featuring torches, guides, and historical storytelling.  

Knight Family Cemetery / Newt Knight Tours


For a darker piece of Mississippi history, you can tour the Knight Family Cemetery (on private property) to visit the resting place of Newton “Newt” Knight and his family. Tours are guided, with a small fee, and limited to groups of 50.  

Rose Hill Cemetery (Brookhaven area)


Featured in ghost tours and paranormal route itineraries. Guests say ghostly encounters are common here.

🔦 How to Plan Your Haunted Fall Adventure

Here are a few tips to make this blog especially useful to your readers:

1. Map it out by region
Group haunted houses and cemetery walks by North, Central, Gulf Coast, etc., so visitors can pick a cluster rather than driving all over the state.

2. Check dates & hours
— Many haunted attractions are open only in October (weekends or specific nights). Cemetery tours are often seasonal or event-based. Always verify with the venue.
— Use updated listings like MississippiHauntedHouses.com or The Scare Factor for schedules.  

3. Include levels of spookiness
— Mark which haunts are family-friendly vs. extreme horror.
— Denote whether cemetery tours are daytime, evening, or nighttime (with torches).

4. Blend ghost stories + history
— For each site, add a short “legend” or ghost story. E.g., at McRaven: Civil War hospital, apparitions. At Amos Deason: assassination and bloodstains.
— At cemeteries, mention famous figures interred, historical eras represented, and rumored paranormal phenomena.

5. Safety & etiquette tips
— Remind readers: stay on paths, obey tour guides, bring a flashlight, wear sturdy shoes, and respect burial grounds.
— For private or lesser-known sites (like Newt Knight Cemetery), note if advance booking or permissions are required.

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