
The Definitive Guide To All Things Haunted And Creepy In Washington
Washington might not have the paranormal reputation that some of our other cities and states do, but rest assured, this state is not without its haunted places. From our haunted hotels to haunted houses and some seasonal scares like a good old-fashioned haunted corn maze, you’ll find all sorts of ways to spook yourself in the Evergreen State.
A place doesn’t have to be haunted to be creepy. If you were born and raised in Washington, you’ve probably encountered some spooky roads you feel strange driving at night or some abandoned buildings that seem a little sinister. Is it your imagination, or is there more to it? We can’t be sure. We’ve rounded up a list of some of our state’s top haunted places and scary spots for those interested in learning more about Washington’s haunting history.
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It is unclear as to what might have occurred to lead to so much paranormal activity. The mansion was built in 1889 for the mill's master mechanic William Walker, but no one has lived in the home since the town's sawmill shutdown in 1995. The spooky stories, however, are consistent. Female visitors report having their hair pulled or jackets tugged in the basement, guests suddenly smell a horrible stench that follows them out of the rooms, and some see two young children looking out the attic window from the outside. And those are just a few of the fairly frequent occurrences.
Many paranormal investigations have been held here, and sometimes private group tours are offered. Evidence of activity, from recordings to visions captured in photos, has been captured repeatedly over the years. There's definitely something spooky going on here.
The Most Haunted Road In Washington (And Maybe America)
Many a driver has reported looking in their rearview mirror on this road and seeing the unmistakable sight of a person sitting in their backseat. But when the driver turns around or pulls over to investigate, that person is gone. Locals also claim to have seen apparitions of Native Americans on the side of the road (part of this area is on the Tulalip Reservation.) Some people have even reported seeing someone running alongside their vehicle at night, keeping pace even when they're driving 35 MPH.
Either Washington is home to the world’s fastest runners, or there’s something off about Marysville-Pilchuck Road.
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Customers and employees have reported seeing shadowy figures moving around, especially upstairs and down in the basement. Random cold spots are often felt throughout the building. And if you're a lady, stay alert when you use the restroom. Rumor has it that the spirit of a police officer who was killed at the saloon likes to hang out there. Some have even felt him pinching them!

When you're walking through this historic home, pay careful attention to the portraits, especially the one of Amasa Campbell. Some say the eyes will follow you around the room. Expect to have the feeling of being watched as you move from room to room. While it's unlikely you'll see a full-on apparition here unless you're alone, you never know.
Apparitions of deceased coal miners and swinging lanterns have been spotted numerous times, mostly after dark. But visit any time of day and you just might hear the unmistakable sounds of eerie whistles. The cemetery also tends to stay foggy even when the rest of the town of Black Diamond is clear. Perhaps some of the cemetery's earliest residents never left.
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Roaming the grounds was illegal for years and the buildings are still off-limits - but now that it's officially a recreation area, you can go and explore. You might have a completely uneventful visit. However, a lot of paranormal activity has been reported over the years, making it impossible not to include it in our list. Some of the documented paranormal activity includes seeing the apparition of a nurse pushing a patient in a wheelchair, hearing screams and shouts when no one else is around, and seeing numerous shadowy figures. Yikes.
5 Creepy Facts About Washington
- Washington has been the home of some of the nation’s most prominent serial killers. Ted Bundy, Green River killer Gary Ridgway, and Robert Lee Yates all lived in Washington… although, to our credit, not all of them were born in the Evergreen State.
- Our state has also had quite a few UFO sightings… more than any other state. In fact, there were 194 reported UFO sightings in 2019 alone! Mount Rainier is thought to be the biggest UFO hot spot in the area.
- Seattle’s own Lake Washington allegedly has a lake monster – or monster fish depending on who you ask. Either way, there have been enough sightings of these lake creatures that we’d think twice before going for a swim in that particular lake.
- Prosser is home to Washington’s Gravity Hill, a natural phenomenon that defies logical explanation. At the base of a small incline on this road, if you shift your car into neutral you will inexplicably start to roll uphill. But here’s the truly creepy part: some people who have attempted this have looked at their cars afterward and seen tiny, children-sized handprints on them as if a small group of children helped push the vehicles uphill.
- We have, by far, the most Bigfoot sightings of anywhere else in the country. Whether or not you believe in Sasquatch, if the creature exists, Washington is its favorite roaming ground.
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Washington certainly has plenty of spooky stories and chilling spots. If you’ve ever wanted to do some ghost hunting, now you know where to start.