Open on select days for Phantom Fall Fest through Nov 1, 2026. Holiday Lights was retired after 2025, so the park closes for winter after Nov 1.
About Lake Compounce
Lake Compounce in Bristol is the oldest continuously operating amusement park in the US, with the Boulder Dash wooden coaster and the Crocodile Cove water park. Herschend, the company behind Dollywood, took over in 2025. This fall, Pick Your Day tickets start at $32.99, and a 2027 Season Pass at $89.99 includes Phantom Fall Fest now.
Tickets and prices
| Ticket | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Phantom Fall Fest, Pick Your Day | From $32.99 | 2026 · price varies by date · $65.99 at the gate |
| Phantom Fall Fest, Any Day | $59.99 | 2026 · online only |
| College student | $24.99 | College email required · includes free parking |
| Military, Pick Your Day | From $31.99 | Any Day $49.99 · SheerID verification |
Seniors 65+ also get a discount online and at the gate. Summer 2026 any-day tickets were $54.99 online.
Buy on the official siteDeals we found
Phantom Fall Fest tickets from $32.99 online, up to 50% off the gate.
See the dealGold is $89.99, the same as Silver, and adds free parking. It includes 2026 Phantom Fall Fest.
See the dealCollege students $24.99 with free parking. Military from $31.99.
See the dealPromo codes
Coupon sites list codes for Lake Compounce, but none we found are real. Preferred Partner $27.99 codes come through employers and groups only.
Season passes
| Pass | Price | Details |
|---|---|---|
| 2027 Silver Pass | $89.99 | Includes 2026 Phantom Fall Fest · parking extra |
| 2027 Gold Pass | $89.99 | Adds free general parking ($28 a visit value) |
| 2027 Platinum Pass | $169.99 | Free preferred parking when available |
Good to know
- Address
- 185 Enterprise Dr, Bristol, CT 06010
- Hours
- Phantom Fall Fest: Fri 6–10 PM, Sat 1–10 PM, Sun 1–8 PM on select days through Nov 1.
- Parking
- $28 general, $45 preferred
- Phone
- +1-860-583-3300
- Type
- Amusement park · run by Herschend (acquired from Palace Entertainment 2025)
- Official site
- lakecompounce.com
Don't miss
- Boulder Dash wooden coaster in the hillside
- Phobia Phear triple-launch coaster
- 1927 Wildcat wooden coaster
- Crocodile Cove water park included with admission
- Phantom Fall Fest haunts after 6 PM
Little ways to save
Pick the Gold pass over Silver. Same $89.99 price, and it saves $28 in parking every visit.
A Gold pass pays for itself in one fall visit plus one summer visit once you count parking.
Haunts start at 6 PM, so families with small kids can come early afternoon for rides.
If weather cuts your visit short, the park gives you a free ticket for another day.
Questions people ask us
How much are Lake Compounce tickets?
Phantom Fall Fest 2026 tickets start at $32.99 online for a picked date, or $59.99 for any day. The gate price is $65.99.
How much is parking at Lake Compounce?
$28 for general parking and $45 for preferred. Gold and Platinum pass holders park free.
Is Holiday Lights coming back to Lake Compounce?
No. The park retired Holiday Lights after the 2025 season.
Who owns Lake Compounce?
Herschend, the family company behind Dollywood and Silver Dollar City, bought it in 2025.
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Where these prices come from: Official tickets page, Official season passes page, Thrillzing, Phantom Fall Fest 2026, Thrillzing park guide, Yahoo News, Holiday Lights retired. Prices checked October 2026 by John Foster. Prices change, so confirm on the park's site before you go.