11 The Most Haunted Places in Montana
Montana is a state full of history, wide open spaces, and rugged beauty. For those who like a good ghost story, it’s also a place where the past just kind of lingers in the shadows. There are plenty of spine-tingling tales from eerie old hotels to long-abandoned mining towns in the Big Sky Country.
Montana’s haunted hotspots have something for you if you’ve ever wondered what’s behind creaky doors or in dimly lit hallways. If you’re a skeptic or someone who wouldn’t touch an Ouija board with a ten-foot pole, these stories will give you goosebumps.
Virginia City
It’s not just the artifacts that have stuck around, though; Virginia City is a time capsule from the Gold Rush days. A ghost-hunting haven once was a thriving mining town. The mysterious sounds in empty buildings, lights flickering in windows long after dark, and ghostly figures wandering the streets are among the things that visitors have reported seeing. When you hear footsteps behind you and there’s no one there, you might just be walking with one of the town’s original residents.
The Old Montana Prison
The Old Montana Prison, a forlorn building where it’s fair to say it had its share of dangerous inmates, sits in Deer Lodge. More than history is held by the walls, some of it just downright restless spirits. Sudden cold spots in empty corridors are a common occurrence for guests. The ghost of one of the guards is said to still walk the cellblocks, to keep the long-gone inmates in order.
Little Bighorn Battlefield
That Battle of Little Bighorn was tragic for history books, but quite possibly for the land itself. This hallowed site has been reported to visitors as being the source of faint cries, drumbeats, and even the sound of horses galloping. It’s a sombre and chilling reminder of the battle that was fought here.
Garnet Ghost Town
Garnet Ghost Town is said that Montana’s best-preserved ghost town has more than just empty cabins and dusty saloons. Many visitors to Garnet say they hear the faint sounds of laughter and music as if the long-gone miners are still out for the night. When you visit, you won’t be surprised if you feel like someone, or something is watching you.
Bannack State Park
Before it was a ghost town, Montana’s territorial capital was Bannack, and if you visit there, you might see some literal ghosts. Tragically eerie is the story of young Dorothy Dunn who drowned in a pond nearby. Her spirit supposedly wanders the old Meade Hotel, which can sometimes make an appearance in photos, or perhaps let you know she’s there with a soft giggle.
The Sacajawea Hotel
If it’s optimism you’re looking for, Sacajawea Hotel is one of the Three Forks historic hotels that isn’t only charming but also known for its spirits. Doors open and close alone, lights flicker and occasionally one might even see an apparition, guests and staff have reported. You might wonder if you were the only one in your room, staying here.
The Daly Mansion
Marcus Daly’s historic mansion in Hamilton is beautiful during the day, but at night, the energy changes. Footsteps that have no explanation, shadowy figures, and doors slam on their own have been reported by visitors and staff alike. Others say Daly himself may still be keeping an eye on his grand estate.
Fort Missoula
Fort Missoula was built in the late 1800s, and has seen its share of soldiers and prisoners. The building has earned such a haunted reputation: stories of soldiers appearing as ghosts, in full uniform, and then footsteps down empty hallways, and doors shutting for no apparent reason. The past is very much alive here.
The Boulder Hot Springs
This historic hotel and spa is not only a retreat for the living. Some who have stayed have seen a woman in white walking the halls, a spectral woman. Her nickname is ‘Simone’ and she is believed to previously lived in the building. Her presence isn’t malevolent, but it’s enough to make you double check that lock on your door.
The Grand Union Hotel
The Grand Union Hotel is not just a place to sleep in Fort Benton. Old-timers claim they’ve heard mysterious voices, witnessed things moving on their own, and even ghostly people in old-fashioned clothing. It’s like staying here is going back in time—sometimes a little too literally.
The Big Horn Mansion
Hardin’s reputation for the unexplained is this Victorian-era mansion. Disembodied voices cold spots and flickering lights and many other weird things have been reported. Others think the original owners never really left at all, preferring to keep an eye on their beloved home from beyond the grave.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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