Top 20 Spooky Campsites with a Haunted History

America’s longest cave system is home to ghost stories about lost explorers and Native American spirits. Visitors have reported cold spots and disembodied voices in the caverns.

Known for its deep blue waters, the park is also the site of mysterious disappearances and ghostly figures spotted along the rim. Campers often hear whispers carried on the wind.

Campers here have shared tales of ghostly figures and chilling whispers along the riverbank. The dense, swampy terrain adds to its haunted atmosphere.

While known for its stunning natural beauty, Yosemite also has ghostly legends, including a phantom bride seen near the Mist Trail. Campers report hearing eerie wailing sounds at night.

This park has a haunted reputation due to its historic gravesites and ghostly sightings of a young girl in a white dress. Visitors have also reported strange noises near the old cabins.

Home to the legendary Jersey Devil, this dense forest is filled with stories of eerie howls and glowing red eyes. Campers often feel an unsettling presence in the woods.

Rumored to be haunted by spirits of shipwreck victims, this coastal park offers more than just beautiful beaches. Mysterious lights and voices have been reported near the dunes.

Campers here have reported seeing spectral stagecoaches and phantom riders tied to the park’s Wild West history. The desolate landscape adds to the eerie experience.

Known for its lush beauty, the forest also holds dark tales of disappearances and ghost sightings. Campers have heard phantom voices and seen glowing orbs in the trees.

This infamous spot has a barren circle where nothing grows, and legend says the devil paces there at night. Campers report strange animal behavior and unexplained lights in the woods.

The name itself sets the tone, and tales of shipwrecks and lost sailors add to the park's haunted lore. Some campers claim to see ghostly figures near the lighthouse.

This small campground has a haunted reputation tied to the nearby Ojai Valley’s ghost stories. Visitors have reported feeling watched and hearing eerie sounds at night.

Famous for its connection to author Louis Bromfield, the park is also known for ghost sightings at the Big House. Stories include footsteps, whispers, and even glimpses of spectral farm workers.

This sprawling forest is tied to Native American legends and eerie ghost sightings, especially around the old mining areas. Campers often hear distant drumming at night.

As one of the oldest state parks, it’s said to be haunted by Native American spirits and Civil War soldiers. Visitors have experienced whispers and unexplained movements near the spring.

The park’s name is already ominous, and visitors have reported feeling an overwhelming sadness in certain areas. Ghostly horses and their riders are rumored to haunt the cliffs.

This secluded spot is infamous for a chilling murder that occurred nearby, leaving behind reports of ghostly screams and shadow figures. Paranormal investigators have named it one of the most haunted locations in Virginia.

This serene lakeside spot hides its haunted history with stories of ghostly apparitions near the trails. Strange lights and unsettling sounds have kept its legend alive among visitors.

Known for its unique rock formations, this park also has a spooky side, with tales of shadowy figures and eerie lights in the woods. Some campers say they’ve felt an unexplained cold presence during their stay.

Jenny Jump’s eerie name stems from a tragic local legend of a girl who leapt to her death to escape danger. Campers often report hearing footsteps and whispers near the cliffs at night.