Salem Ghost Train

HALLOWEEN EXPERIENCE

Salem Ghost Train

Salem City comes alive with legends from the past aboard the Salem Ghost Train. Travel after dark through the Salem County countryside to Fenwick Grove, then step off the train for live ghost stories, folklore, and local legends presented in partnership with the Salem County Historical Society.
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2 Hr 30 Min

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Family Friendly

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Select October Evenings

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From $35

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902 & 903

Why you’ll love it

Pair a nighttime railroad journey with real Salem County history and folklore. The Salem Ghost Train travels over an 18-mile round trip on Salem County’s first railroad line, dating to 1863, before guests gather at Fenwick Grove for atmospheric storytelling from the Salem County Historical Society.
  • Ride aboard Woodstown Central’s restored passenger train after dark
  • Travel approximately 18 miles over Salem County’s historic railroad line
  • Hear live legends, folklore, and ghost stories from Salem County history
  • Enjoy exclusive access to Fenwick Grove for the storytelling portion
  • Take in nighttime views of forests, farmland, and rural South Jersey
  • Experience spooky atmosphere without haunted-house jump scares or actors chasing guests
  • Enjoy a family-friendly historical and paranormal-themed fall experience
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what’s included

  • Round-trip train ride between South Woodstown Station and Bil-Dol Farm
  • Approximately 18-mile journey over Salem County’s first railroad line, originally constructed in 1863
  • Scenic views of Salem County forests, farms, and rural landscape
  • Exclusive access to Fenwick Grove
  • Live storytelling featuring Salem City legends, folklore, and ghost tales presented by the Salem County Historical Society
  • Family-friendly historical and paranormal-themed entertainment

plan your trip

  • Arrive 20 to 30 mins early
  • Free parking on site
  • Restrooms available at station and onboard
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Bring a small flashlight for navigating Fenwick Grove; avoid shining it toward other guests
  • Bring water and sun protection
  • Expect a short walk over grass, dirt, and uneven terrain in low-light conditions
  • Light snacks and non-alcoholic drinks are permitted aboard the train
  • Only registered service animals are permitted
  • Historic rail equipment and the Fenwick Grove terrain may limit accessibility

event details

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Dates:

Select October evenings

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Train Departs:

6:30pm

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Location:
650 Alloway-Woodstown Rd, Woodstown, NJ 08098

how the day works

1. Arrive & Check In
Arrive at South Woodstown Station approximately 30 minutes before departure for check-in. Free parking is available on site.

2. Ride Into the Night
Board the restored passenger train for a nighttime journey through Salem County’s rural forests and farmland.

3. Arrive at Fenwick Grove
Step off the train at Fenwick Grove, just outside Salem City, and gather for the storytelling portion of the evening.

4. Hear Legends From the Past
Storytellers from the Salem County Historical Society share local legends, folklore, and ghost tales in an atmospheric outdoor setting.

5. Return to Woodstown
Reboard the train for the nighttime journey back to South Woodstown Station

Make a night of it

Turn the Salem Ghost Train into a full fall evening in Woodstown. Arrive early for dinner, browse the downtown shops, then head to South Woodstown Station for a nighttime ride filled with Salem County history, folklore, and seasonal
atmosphere.
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4.8 on Google

READY TO RIDE?

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frequently asked questions

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How long is the Salem Ghost Train?

Plan for approximately 2 hours and 30 minutes for the full experience, including the round-trip train journey and the storytelling stop at Fenwick Grove.

No. This is a historical storytelling experience featuring Salem County legends, folklore, and ghost tales. There are no jump scares, actors chasing guests, or haunted-house walkthroughs.

Yes. The event is designed as a family-friendly historical/paranormal experience, but parents and guardians should consider each child’s comfort with ghost stories, darkness, and nighttime outdoor surroundings.

Yes. Guests disembark at Fenwick Grove for the storytelling portion of the evening before reboarding the train for the
return trip to South Woodstown Station.

There is a short walk between the train and the storytelling area. Guests should be comfortable walking on grass, dirt,
and uneven ground in low-light conditions.

Wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable, closed-toe shoes. The experience takes place at night and
includes time outdoors.

A small flashlight can be helpful for walking through Fenwick Grove. Please use it carefully and avoid shining it toward
other guests.

Yes. Restrooms are available aboard the train, and facilities are also available at South Woodstown Station.

Light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages are permitted aboard the train. Please keep drinks in containers with secure
lids or caps.

Non-alcoholic drinks and light snacks are allowed on board. To prevent spilling, please make sure all drinks have a lid/cap.

Only registered service animals are permitted aboard the train

The experience includes boarding and disembarking historic rail equipment plus walking over uneven, unpaved
terrain in low-light conditions. Guests with accessibility needs should contact Woodstown Central before purchasing
tickets

The Salem Ghost Train generally operates rain or shine unless weather conditions become unsafe. Guests should
dress for the forecast and monitor communications from Woodstown Central.

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