Under the Knott’s Berry Farm Chaperone Policy, which remains strictly enforced for Knott’s Scary Farm in 2026, any guest who is 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years old to enter or remain in the park after a certain time (usually 4:00 PM on event nights). The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID with their date of birth at the gate. A single chaperone can accompany up to ten minors. Critically, the chaperone must remain inside the park for the duration of the visit and be reachable by phone. Guests aged 16 and older do not require a chaperone but should carry a photo ID, as security may ask for proof of age at the entrance. This policy was implemented to ensure a safe and respectful environment for all guests, and those found without their chaperone inside the park are subject to immediate ejection without a refund.
As of 2026, Knott’s Scary Farm (and the daytime Knott's Berry Farm) enforces a strict Chaperone Policy that requires minors to be accompanied by an adult under certain conditions. Specifically, all guests aged 15 years old or younger must be accompanied by a chaperone who is at least 21 years of age to be admitted to or remain in the park. This policy is in effect on all event nights for Knott's Scary Farm. The chaperone must present a valid government-issued photo ID with their date of birth at the ticket entry and is limited to accompanying a maximum of ten minors per day. Crucially, the chaperone must remain inside the park for the duration of the visit and be reachable by phone. If a guest aged 15 or younger is found unaccompanied inside the park after the policy start time (which is usually by 4:00 PM), they are subject to ejection without a refund. Guests aged 16 or older may be asked to show their own photo ID to verify their age at the entrance, so teenagers should always carry a school ID or passport to ensure they aren't incorrectly identified as needing a chaperone.