The state of Nevada is one of the most haunted places in America, with Virginia City being its alleged “most haunted” city. Year after year, the Silver State attracts many curious ghost hunters and tourists in search of our most eerie, unusual, and haunted places. Honestly, when it comes to haunted places in Nevada, there are so many that it’s tough to settle on just a few, however, here are some of our favorites.

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Do you believe in ghosts? Have you ever experienced a haunting encounter? If so, share it with us in the comments! Looking for more spooky Nevada ghost stories and hauntings? This article is chock-full of them!

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Haunted Places in Nevada

What are some famous Nevada ghost stories? 

Nevada is an older state that was once a part of the wild, wild west - even if its location is a little more northern than most of the states you’d normally think of when thinking of those days. With old wild west towns come ghost towns, and with ghost towns come ghost stories. The old Goldfield Hotel, for instance, is home to numerous ghostly residents, including a young woman by the name of Elizabeth. And who could ever forget the notorious Area 51, a United States government base so shrouded in secrecy and strangeness that legend says it’s where man and alien have met before. 

What are the most creepy places in Nevada? 

Nevada is honestly kind of a spooky state; we’ve got more than just that one place to brag about, and we’re a haven for people who are passionate about the paranormal and unusual. Of course, there’s always Area 51, which is definitely the most famous (or should we say infamous) creepy place in the state, but there are others that get overlooked way too often, too, like any one of our ghost towns. It’s hard to believe that any of the derelict buildings that still stand scattered throughout the Nevada desert were ever vibrantly alive, but they were. Aurora is an excellent example of this; it was abandoned completely in the 1970s after being a booming town up until then. We’re not sure why that’s so unsettling, but it is - and that’s part of the charm of ghost towns. 

Are there any famous Nevada hauntings? 

Of course! There’s a lot, so it’s tough to narrow it down to just a few. For example, Robbs Canyon is said to be haunted by the restless spirits of several murder victims, all of whom were found viciously killed there in the 1970s. Pyramid Lake is said to be haunted by the souls of unwanted babies that were left there to die once upon a time, and it’s whispered that they beckon people into the water to meet their demise. If you’re interested in more dark and intriguing Nevada history, this article might strike your fancy!

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