Oregon’s Most Haunted Locations: A Spooky 2025 Tour
Evergreen trees casting looming shadows, fog rolling in off the Pacific, centuries of history unfolding around you. Welcome, fellow intruder into the unknown, to Oregon’s tour of the uncanny and the ghostly. For those who crave a chill beyond the usual coastal gusts, we’ve handpicked what we consider the ten most haunted locations in our beloved Beaver State. Prepare for a journey beyond the ordinary – and don’t forget your flashlight.
1. The Shanghai Tunnels, Portland
Pull up a stool at Hobo’s or Kelly’s Olympian, historic bars in the heart of Portland, and you’ll find the entrance to an underworld of lore, the Shanghai Tunnels. Used to transport goods—and, as legend has it, unsuspecting sailors—these tunnels now echo with spectral whispers. Some visitors report feelings of unease and chilling apparitions. Don’t forget to make a reservation for their guided tour to delve deep into this spot of shadowy history.2. Heceta Head Lighthouse, Yachats
Look out to the expanse of sea from the Heceta Head Lighthouse—the brightest beacon on the Oregon coast. An idyllic view to the living, perhaps, but stay the night at the keeper’s quarters, now turned bed-and-breakfast, and you might encounter Rue, the resident ghost. Her sightings have been a legend among locals for years.
3. Hot Lake Hotel, La Grande
While high desert country is an Oregonian delight, sometimes the heat comes with a few unexpected goosebumps. Enter the Hot Lake Hotel, once a bustling sanatorium, now a renovated hotel. Guests have reported spectral sightings and eerie sounds in the dead of night from healed patients still refusing to check out. Consider a stay if you’re in the mood for a warm soak and a chilling thrill!4. Wolf Creek Inn, Wolf Creek
Stepping into the Wolf Creek Inn is like reversing time—it’s the oldest continually operating inn in the Northwest. Among its famous people list figures like Jack London, who allegedly haunts the room he once stayed in. Future London fans: prepare to find yourselves in a haunted literary tour.5. Cathedral Park, Portland
Beneath the towering St. Johns Bridge in North Portland, lies the stunning Cathedral Park—named for its cathedral-like arches. But beauty often holds secrets. The park is said to be visited by the ghost of Thelma Taylor, the teen victim of a brutal crime. On quiet mornings, some claim to hear her cries echoing off the arches.6. Oregon State Hospital, Salem
Famous as the filming site for “One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest,” Oregon State Hospital’s entire history is not Hollywood glamour. Its Museum of Mental Health speaks volumes of tragic patient tales, while the historic J Building, off-limits to visitors, is rumored to house experiences that are very grey indeed, and not from the paint!7. Pittock Mansion, Portland
High above the City of Roses, Pittock Mansion overlooks Portland, carrying with it tales of the city’s upper crust. Visitor accounts of mysteriously moving objects, lingering perfumes, and spectral presences suggest the Pittock family might still be enjoying their panoramic view of the city.8. The Geiser Grand Hotel, Baker City
Heading east towards Baker City, you’ll discover the Geiser Grand Hotel. Revel in the stunning stained glass ceiling. But don’t overlook the rumors of ‘Lady in Blue,’ appearing in her erstwhile balcony, or the friendly phantom pianist still tickling the ivories from yesteryears.9. Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery, Lafayette
Graveyard strolls evoke a serenity, an engagement with the past. But the old Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery offers more—legend has it that a witch cursed the town in the 19th century. Feeling adventurous? A walk among the graves might birth a shiver or an unexpected whisper in the wind.10. Battery Russell at Fort Stevens State Park, Astoria
In the quiet coastal enclave of Astoria, Battery Russell at Fort Stevens State Park bears the battle scars of WW2—often, it’s the ghostly sound of war that echoes. It’s a chilling haunt—literally—for history buffs seeking a thrill beyond textbooks.And thus, we arrive at the end of our haunted expedition—a peek into Oregon’s paranormal side. These locations serve as a reminder that our Beaver State harbors layers of storied pasts just waiting to reach out to us. So take a chance, explore these places, revel in the goosebumps—and remember to appreciate the past, for it very well may be appreciating you right back.