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Elmore State Park

Elmore, VT · Seasonal
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Elmore State Park is a seasonal haunted attraction in Elmore, VT. Directory listing: 4.7★ from 507 ratings. Phone: (802) 888-2982. Official website: vtstateparks.com/elmore.html.

Homepage snapshot of Elmore State Park
Address856 VT-12, Elmore, VT 05661
Rating4.7★ aggregate · 507 ratings (directory ingest)

About

Elmore State Park is listed as a seasonal in Elmore, VT. Details are limited in the current dataset; check the official website when available.

What to expect (from guest feedback)

Based on 500 reviews we analyzed (Google listing total 507); highlighting last-season themes (30 recent / 265 older). Source mix: google 295. Synthesized from reviews — not republished Google or other platform text.

Recent-season takeaway

From the last haunt season through now (30 of 500 analyzed reviews), last-season praise still clusters around parking & ops (positive) and family / kids fit (positive). Counts are theme mentions we classified — not republished guest wording.

Overall pattern

Across the full sample, guests most often celebrate return tradition / recommend, worth the ticket, parking & ops (positive). Use the tips below for planning; scoreboard bars remain secondary sort signals.

People loved

Return tradition / recommend occasionally · 9 mentions recent 0 / older 9

Repeat visits and strong recommend language are common — many treat it as a yearly Atlanta-area ritual.

  • Yearly return habit (2) — Many locals describe an every-year return habit.

sources: google:9

Worth the ticket occasionally · 7 mentions recent 0 / older 7

A solid share of reviewers say the night feels worth the ticket when both houses and midway are factored in.

sources: google:7

Parking & ops (positive) occasionally · 5 mentions recent 2 / older 3

When ops go well, guests call out free/nearby parking and organized staff.

  • Off-site / lot parking logistics (15) — Parking across the street / nearby lots is a recurring logistics note — usually free but can confuse first-timers.

sources: google:5

Family / kids fit (positive) occasionally · 5 mentions recent 1 / older 4

Some families report an enjoyable night together, though intensity varies by age and house.

  • Kids & age fit (24) — Age fit for kids is debated — some families enjoy it; others say leave younger kids home.

sources: google:5

Scare quality & intensity rarely · 2 mentions recent 1 / older 1

Many guests describe the scares as intense and effective, not just mild decoration.

sources: google:2

Common complaints

Not enough complaint-theme hits yet.

Specific things guests keep mentioning
  • Kids & age fit (24 · sometimes) — Age fit for kids is debated — some families enjoy it; others say leave younger kids home.
  • Off-site / lot parking logistics (15 · sometimes) — Parking across the street / nearby lots is a recurring logistics note — usually free but can confuse first-timers.
  • Weekend vs weekday crowds (8 · occasionally) — Friday/Saturday crowds and waits are contrasted with quieter weeknights in planning advice.

Tips from guest patterns

Actionable planning notes supported by multiple mentions. Confidence is mention-volume only — not a guarantee.

  • Plan parking ahead — free lots across / nearby are commonly referenced; first-timers get turned around. medium confidence · 15 supporting mentions
  • Check the minimum age and your kids' scare tolerance — family fit feedback splits by age. emerging confidence · 14 supporting mentions
Scoreboard (sortable signals)

HH-derived aspect scores for compare & sort. Subjective bars are 1–5; family/return show yes-rate %. Higher wait score = shorter wait.

Worth it
4.3
Scare intensity
4.0
Kids / family fit
100%
Ops & parking
3.5
Would return / recommend
97%

Tags

Haunted Forest

Related

Sources

  • Serper Google Maps (serper:placeId:ChIJn4afX56_tUwRICByMaEnLZc) · 2026-09-06
  • HH What-to-expect clusters + tips · 500 reviews analyzed · as of 2026-09-11 (synthesized; no platform review text republished)
  • Directory last verified: 2026-09-06

Page built 2026-09-20 16:35 UTC. Homepage JPEG: ApiFlash capture when available. NAP from directory ingest. No verbatim Google review text. Last verified: 2026-09-06.