Thrill seekers looking for innocent fun are in for the shock of a lifetime.

An intense haunted house experience like nothing else in the tri-state area!

new for 2025, Multiple Choice Pathways! you must decide your fate, do you go thought the door, or though the dark hole in the wall, to the left, or to the right, you must decide!

What People Say

Best haunted house I’ve ever been to. For the past 3 Halloweens, we’ve come here and it’s never the same. Always changing it up, which makes it perfect
Michelle

This place is amazing and so much fun! We drove down from Kingman, Arizona. Desoto Asylum has truly been the best haunted house I have ever been too!
Verna

I have been to 50+ haunted houses, some really good ones and I never get scared. I literally screamed multiple times at yours. It was absolutely incredible, and bonus on collecting food, I loved being able to buy stuff for that!

Cynthia

We’re part of Haunts Against Hunger, we’re collecting nonperishable food items for those in need this holiday season. Patients visiting Desoto Asylum are asked to please bring two nonperishable food items or a $5 donation per person.**

Last year we broke our record and collected 1,836 pounds of food, enough to feed over 350 families. Help us set a new record this year! All food collected is donated to Firehouse Ministry in Needles California. Please remember to check the dates, people can’t eat dated food.

**Food item/donation not required for entry.

We’re a family-run haunted house that’s been perfecting our technique since 2008, always improving, always finding new ways to scare.

We completely change the layout and design every year and work starts about 6 months before opening. We put a lot of hard work and soul into making Desoto Asylum and hope you will come out and see what we have created. Interested in more, check out our Back Story and patient Stories. Our Facebook page will have the most up-to-date information, dates, and media.

Come back in December for “The Krampus Encounter”

St. Nicolas isn’t coming this year! Instead, a much darker ancient spirit. He and his helpers did not come to give, but to take.

Where Are You Located?

Desoto Asylum is located at 1924 Desoto Street in Needles CA.

When Are You Open? (2025 Season)

Thursday, October the 23rd from 6:00pm to 9:00pm.

Friday, October the 24th from 6:00pm to 9:30pm.

Saturday, October the 25th from 6:00pm to 9:30pm.

Friday, October the 31 from 6:00pm to 9:30pm.

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Friday, December 12th 5:00pm to 9:00pm

NOTICE: Due to curfew and because we are located in a residential area the line will be cut off at 9:45 pm. Anyone still in line will have to come back another day.

How Much Does It Cost?

We’re part of Haunts Against Hunger, and we’re collecting nonperishable food items for those in need this holiday season. Please bring two nonperishable food items or a $5 donation per person. (Food item/donation appreciated but not required for entry)

See the About page on our website for more details about donations and our food drive.

Is It The Same As Last Year’s Haunted House?

NO, we change the layout and rooms every year to create a new experience, although it is always asylum themed.

Can I Go Through More Than Once?

Yes, but you must wait in line again, but DO NOT tell other guests where the monsters are hiding.

Will I Be Touched While Inside Desoto Asylum?

No, the monsters have been told not to touch or chew on the guests.

Can I Touch The Monsters?

No, touching the monster or the props will get you removed from the haunt.

Can I Take Pictures/Videos While Inside Desoto Asylum?

NO Pictures/Videos while inside. We encourage all pictures/videos to be taken in front of Desoto Asylum or while in line but don’t forget to share them with your friends.

Can I wear a costume?

Yes, If you are wearing a costume mask you will be asked to remove it before entering the haunted house for safety.

Can I help or work in Desoto Asylum?

YES! Message our Facebook page for more information.