Oregon’s Most Haunted Locations: A Spooky 2025 Tour
Nestled among nature’s grandeur lie spots of terrifying beauty. Intricate tales of lingering spirits weave through Oregon’s landscape as intricately as our many rivers. As haunting as our misty coasts, our urban centers and rural hideaways offer specters sure to send shivers down any spine. So, pack your curiosity, courage and that trusty flashlight as we tour the 10 most haunted locations right here in our very own Oregon.
1. McMenamins Edgefield
Located near the iconic Columbia River, McMenamins Edgefield was once the county poor farm. Staff and guests alike recount eerie encounters. Spirits, unexplained noises, and ghostly visions are regularly reported, especially in Room 215. Ensure to reserve this room to maximize your eerie exploits.2. Pittock Mansion
Sitting atop leafy green West Hills of Portland, Pittock Mansion registers high on Oregon’s creepy meter. Left in perfect condition just as Henry and Georgiana Pittock left it, visitors often feel as if the Pittocks never left. Their supposed apparitions along with phantom scents of roses are known elements of many spooky narratives.
3. The Geiser Grand Hotel
This Baker City landmark offers more than its distinctive Second Empire architecture. It’s home to the famous “Lady in Blue.” The staff will gladly share stories of the ghostly woman wandering the mezzanine or playing her phantom piano late into the evening.4. Oregon Vortex
This location, smack dab in Gold Hill, boasts gravity-defying phenomena – objects rolling uphill, people changing heights. This is a spot where the laws of physics get spookily weird. Remember to carry a level and watch it go haywire right before your eyes.5. Hot Lake Hotel
Often referred to as Oregon’s Overlook, La Grande’s Hot Lake Hotel embodies creepy. Historical significance apart, tales of ghostly children, ethereal nurses, and eerie laughter echo through the halls. Keep your ears open when you pass through those corridors.6. Shanghai Tunnels
A spooky tour would be amiss without venturing underground into Portland’s infamous Shanghai Tunnels. Stories of people kidnapped and sold to ship captains fill these dark passages. Book a tour and feel the chilling history yourself!7. Cathedral Park
Don’t let the stunning gothic beauty of its bridge fool you. Cathedral Park in St. John’s Portland is known as the site of a gruesome murder. Late-night adventurers recount hearing fear-filled cries and see fleeting apparitions near the water. Time your visit just after dusk for the eeriest experience.8. Battery Russell
An abandoned war relic in Warrenton, Battery Russell is known in haunted circles for its phantom soldier wandering the grounds. And after sunset, unexplained sounds drift to you from this WWII site. A trip here promises thrill-seeking history buffs an eerie adventure.9. Heceta Head Lighthouse
The oldest lighthouse on the Oregon Coast, near Florence, is a prime spot for ghost hunting. Specters of a distraught mother and her daughter who perished here supposedly dwell. Uncanny experiences around the lighthouse keeper’s house are not uncommon.10. White Eagle Saloon
This Portland haunt famously claims rum-running, opium dens, and spirits galore. Visitors recount chilling encounters with apparitions reputed to be long-deceased workers. Be sure to check the basement, a spot notorious for ghostly encounters.Embrace your sense of exploration, that undercurrent of excitement with a hint of trepidation as you step into Oregon’s spectral past. Because no matter how spine-tingling the journey, remember – each chill, each supernatural tale, they are all part of Oregon’s incredibly rich and fascinating story. And wouldn’t we love our state any other way? Our history, ghosts included, makes us uniquely Oregonian. Enjoy the tour, thrill-seekers!