Montana is rich with eerie history, haunted landmarks, and spine-chilling attractions that cater to fans of the creepy and macabre. From ghost towns to haunted hotels, here are 11 must-visit places for those seeking a thrill:
1. Field of Screams (Victor)
This award-winning haunted corn maze is one of Montana’s premier Halloween attractions. Visitors can navigate through graveyards filled with zombies and dodge chainsaw-wielding scare actors. For a less terrifying experience, “Zombie-Free Mondays” allow guests to explore without jump scares.
2. Little Bighorn Battlefield (Crow Agency)
This historic site, where hundreds of soldiers and Native Americans lost their lives in 1876, is considered one of Montana’s most haunted places. Visitors have reported hearing screams, gunshots, and bugles, as well as seeing apparitions of soldiers.
3. Garnet Ghost Town (Garnet Mountain Range)
Known as Montana’s best-preserved ghost town, Garnet offers eerie abandoned cabins, long-lost gold mines, and hiking trails through silent remnants of the past. Nearby Coloma, nicknamed “Mystery Camp,” adds another layer of intrigue with its secrets.
4. Old Montana Prison (Deer Lodge)
This historic prison turned museum is infamous for paranormal activity. Employees have reported hearing voices from empty cells and phantom piano music. The Discovery Channel even featured it as one of the most haunted places in America.
5. Dumas Brothel (Butte)
The last standing brothel in Butte is now a museum haunted by Elinore Knott, a former madam who committed suicide in 1955. Visitors have reported ghostly sneezes and the smell of cigar smoke wafting through the rooms.
6. Boulder Hot Springs Hotel (Boulder)
This historic hotel is said to be haunted by Simone, the spirit of a murdered prostitute, along with other ghostly children running through its halls at night. Strange male voices have also been heard when no one is around.
7. Bear Canyon Campground (Bozeman)
This picturesque campground hides a dark legend—a ghostly little girl in a white dress who reportedly lures women off trails, causing them to get lost in the woods.
8. Terror in the Cellhouse (Deer Lodge)
A chilling haunted house attraction set within an old prison cellblock. Guests must navigate through terrifying mazes while avoiding “killers on the loose”.
9. The Grand Union Hotel (Fort Benton)
Built in 1882, this historic hotel is haunted by the ghost of a drunken cowhand who was shot dead after riding his horse up the main staircase. Guests have reported phantom hoofbeats and mysterious blue lights dancing across room 202.
10. Billings Ghost Tours (Billings)
Explore Billings’ most haunted sites with guided tours that recount tales of tragedy and lingering spirits from Montana’s past. Dark shadows and residual hauntings are common sights during these tours.
11. Coloma Ghost Town (“Mystery Camp”)
Located near Garnet Ghost Town, Coloma remains shrouded in mystery due to its unknown origins and abandoned mining shafts. Its eerie silence makes it a fascinating yet unsettling destination for visitors.
Each of these locations offers a unique glimpse into Montana’s haunted history and macabre folklore—perfect for thrill-seekers looking to explore the darker side of Big Sky Country!
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- https://www.visitmt.com/things-to-do/history/spooky-sights-and-big-sky-frights
- https://www.travelawaits.com/2703770/haunted-places-montana/
