Sinister Acres is Southern Illinois' premier haunted attraction, with two terrifying and unique haunts; Sinister House & Tomahawk Trail. Come see why we are a Halloween tradition in southern Illinois. Bring some friends and find out what grisly discoveries await you at sinister acres! Located just outside of Carbondale off North Reed Station Road.

Two haunted houses at one location! Featuring Sinister House, an intense haunted house experience and Tomahawk Trail, a horrific haunted trail. We are just a short drive from Carbondale, Illinois.


Legend of Sinister House
Sinister House is a journey into the world of deranged serial killer Otis Hodge. During a time period spanning the 1920's to 1950's, Mr. Hodge turned his small farm into a haven for murderers, sadists, occultists and other deranged individuals.

Legend of Tomahawk Trail
Long before Sinister Acres was home to notorious serial killer Otis Hodge, it was home to a much older and ancient evil. Early pioneers in the region and native tribes would tell stories of a race of human-like creatures that lived in the forest and ate the flesh of those unlucky enough to wander into their lair.