13 Haunted Places in New Jersey That Will Terrify You
While New Jersey is known for beautiful shorelines, boardwalks, and interesting culture, there are also haunted tales told by the residents that will send chills down your spine. Some places are said to be haunted and home to ghosts and all sorts of spooky figures.
If you’re looking to get a good scare, check these places out next time you’re in New Jersey if you are brave enough.
The Pine Barrens
A sprawling, dark forest that spans over a million acres is home to some of New Jersey’s most unsettling stories. Pine Barrens is the backdrop of dozens of ghost stories, ghost sightings, eerie noises, strange occurrences, and the legendary Jersey Devil. People often report feeling like they were being watched and these creepy reports only get worse after nightfall.
Clinton Road
Monocloned as the most haunted road in America, Clinton Road in West Milford has been the site of many supernatural encounters. The trail from Clinton Road is rumored to host ghostly children and phantom trucks of cars. The Cross Castle ruins make it seem all the more mysterious. That’s the road where the lines between myth and reality blur most.
The Devil’s Tower, Alpine
A heartbroken millionaire built this 1900s stone tower, which is said to be cursed because his wife fell—or perhaps was pushed—off the top. Those who have dared to circle the tower backward say that they can hear her screams or see her ghostly apparition at night.
Burlington County Prison Museum
This former prison, built in 1811, is now a museum in Mount Holly. The souls of past inmates are rumored to still haunt this museum with visitors claiming to have heard mysterious noises, footsteps, and ghostly whispers echoing through the cells. Specifically in the cells that housed inmates on death row area.
Snake Hill, Secaucus
Snake Hill has quite a past. Once an asylum and housing several unmarked graves, many believe it has reasons to be haunted. Evidence of ghosts and ghost hunters coming through, apparitions and disembodied voices, and otherworldly encounters abound in this ghost-filled location. Those buried here are said to have disturbed spirits, and it’s a place no one would want to visit after dark.
The Spy House, Port Monmouth
A tavern and gathering spot for Revolutionary War spies, and now best known for its ghostly activity, this 17th-century home dates back to 1730. Long gone soldiers are reported to have been seen looking out of windows, and others describe seeing a sea captain wandering around the property. The Spy House features a history of hauntings making it notorious amongst hunters of the paranormal.
Lambertville High School, Lambertville NJ
Lambertville High has long since been a ruin of rot-covered, graffitied walls and eerie shadows. There’s a local legend of a student who died in a football accident and whose ghost supposedly still haunts the grounds. People who’ve been there say they’ve seen ghostly figures on the football field and heard the faint cries of children laughing—even though the school has long since been abandoned.
Perth Amboy Proprietary House
One of New Jersey’s oldest haunted sites is the former governor’s mansion built in the 1700s. It is a popular site for paranormal tours because of reports of ghostly apparitions, whispers, and even moving objects. The property’s legacy continues to be haunted with spectral soldiers and unsettling chills, as guests report.
Overbrook Asylum, Cedar Grove
Overbrook Asylum, now abandoned, once housed and operated on thousands of patients who never made it out. The tragic history of the asylum weighs heavily in its empty halls with an eerie atmosphere and presumed echoes of former patients. It has become known for being explored by the shadow men and cold spots are often reported.
Raritan Public Library, Raritan
Believed to be haunted by the spirit of its former owner, Mary Raritan, who never left, the Raritan Public Library has become an interest of many ghost hunters. Library staff and visitors have reported seeing her ghostly figure wandering the rooms and hearing unexplained footsteps and whispers in the stacks. Although small, it is big on spooks.
The Gates of Hell, Clifton
This site is rumored to be a series of drainage tunnels that are cursed, and the subject of legends of demonic activity. Those who have dared to go deep into them report unnerving sounds, strange symbols on the walls, and a bone-chilling atmosphere. It’s known locally as the Gates of Hell and isn’t a place for the faint of heart.
Cape May Lighthouse, Cape May
Cape May Lighthouse is not only a historic landmark but also a haunted landmark. Many alarming reports have reported hearing the cries of sailors lost at sea and seeing shadowy figures, especially near the top of the lighthouse.
Flanders Hotel, Ocean City
The dark side of this elegant seaside hotel has a story behind it. A ghost named Emily supposedly wanders the halls looking for something—or someone. Guests say they can hear her footsteps and see her reflection in mirrors. The Flanders Hotel albeit luxurious, has its resident ghosts which make for a taste of luxury with a hint of paranormal.
Disclaimer: This list is solely the author’s opinion based on research and publicly available information.
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