A haunted attraction that once drew capacity crowds of more than 1,000 people a night has come back from a two-year hiatus with an entirely new home on Lake Lanier. The Buford Trail of Terror has relocated to Margaritaville at Lanier Islands for its 2026 season, trading its old grounds for lakeside scenery that now shapes the scares themselves.
The attraction moved to Margaritaville at Lake Lanier Islands, where it now sits beside the lake. The resort address is 7650 Lanier Islands Parkway in Buford, as confirmed by North Gwinnett Voice. The move comes after a two-year break for the haunt, which Forsyth County News reported was finally returning for a new season.
Matthew Miller, who created the haunted house nine years ago and also owns a nearby hair salon, told WSB-TV he enjoys bringing families together for the Halloween festivities. He said the human scare and element of surprise remain the scariest parts of the experience, and the Trail of Terror team takes pride in the hair and makeup work that goes into its actors.
New Lake Lanier Setting Brings New Monsters
The waterfront location has done more than change the parking lot. The setting helped inspire new concepts and creatures, like pirates, vikings, mermaids, sirens, and more, according to the Haunted Attraction Network. The new creatures reflect the lakeside setting…