We love Maine for all its beauty and abundance, but we also love the creepier side of things around here, too. In a state with as much history as the Pine Tree State, there are bound to be some seriously haunted spots, and there are. There are all kinds of haunted places in Maine. Some are more obvious – the ones we heard about growing up and were told to avoid – but others might just surprise you. Have you been to any of these? Do you believe they’re really haunted?

1. Outer Heron Island

Outer Heron Island, Boothbay, ME 04544, USA
Mike Tidd / Flickr
This one might seem a bit too out of the ordinary to be true. But, then again, what ghost story DOES seem easily believable? This island is said to be home to lost treasure, possibly found inside a sea cave with unexplained hieroglyphics. To keep it safe, you'll find an unhappy ghost guarding the area and a mysterious grave. We wouldn’t recommend vacationing in this or any haunted places in Maine.

2. Route 182

Maine 182, ME-182, Franklin, ME, USA
Sarah Horrigan / Flickr
Driving down the road that joins Hancock County with Washington County - haunted Route 182 - might just give you a bit of a scare. It's said to be haunted by the ghost of a woman who's been in a car accident and lost her husband. The story says she'll ask you for help, but not giving her help might spell disaster for you. Would you stop? Or would your fear make you keep going?

3. Opera House, Boothbay Harbor

Opera House at Boothbay Harbor, 86 Townsend Ave, Boothbay Harbor, ME 04538, USA
Opera House at Boothbay Harbor / Facebook
The Boothbay Opera House in Maine is also known as The Pythian Opera House and once served as the home to the Knights of Pythias and the Freemasons. It was built in 1894 and was home to the government offices of Boothbay until the 1930s as well as the meeting space for local fraternal organizations until the 1960s. With so many different people living key parts of their lives here, it’s no wonder their spirits have caused the space to be one of the most haunted in the state. Since 1949, people have reported the piano playing by itself. Official reports of this ghostly music were made again in 1957 and then again in 1977. The spirit who is responsible, along with his or her motives, is unknown.

4. Mount Desert Rock

Mount Desert Rock, Mt Desert Rock
Justin Russell / Flickr
This island, now home to an ecology research station used to study whales, is said to haunt one particular room in the station. Those who sleep there might be plagued by horrible nightmares that play scenes from a tragedy that took place on the island. As a bonus, though, this is one of the best places to watch the sunset in Maine.

5. Ship Harbor Nature Trail, Bar Harbor

Ship Harbor Trail, Southwest Harbor, ME 04679, USA
George Bitar / AllTrails
In 1739, 200 people were shipwrecked here. Over time about half of them died and were buried in unmarked graves throughout the area. The rest of the group went in search of help and were never heard from again. Some believe the area is cursed, while others believe the strange things that happen here (including multiple shipwrecks) are the result of unsettled spirits in the unmarked graves. Accessible throughout the year, this trail is an easy 1.3 miles of beauty. Visit during the warmer months for beautiful wildflowers. Is the infamous Ship Harbor Nature Trail in Maine haunted, or are the stories silly? You be the judge... if you dare.

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6. Jameson Tavern, Freeport

Jameson Tavern, 115 Main St, Freeport, ME 04032, USA
Roland Guilmet / Google
Originally built as a family home for local doctor, John Anglier Hyde, the Jameson Tavern has been around since 1779. Given how many people both lived here and slept here, it’s not surprising that it’s reported to be haunted. Two different psychics have reported seeing a man in a top hat standing in the hallway where guests enter the tavern.

7. Old Narrow Gauge Trail, Randolph

Narrow Gauge Trail, Hiram, ME 04041, USA
Jean-Luc Theriault / Maine Trail Finder
Surprisingly, one of the more scary trails on this list, the Old Narrow Gauge route is said to be haunted by the ghost of a local who went missing here. Neither he nor his bike were ever found. Nobody was ever arrested for the presumed crime, but many believe he was killed by someone he knew. Today people report seeing orbs and spirits along with scary screams to "get out!" The trail itself is a bit more than a mile and follows part of the historic Kennebec Central Railroad roadbed. This is just one of many allegedly haunted hikes in Maine.

8. Sable Island

Sable Island, Nova Scotia, Canada
Paul VanDerWerf / Flickr
This area, known as the Graveyard of the Atlantic, saw over 350 shipwrecks. The island is said to be haunted by all sorts of ghosts for many reasons. One bunch of ghosts is said to have ended up here in a penal colony. Two others are women, one of whom was murdered and the other who was torn apart to remove a ring on her finger.

9. Silver Lake Trails, Bucksport

Silver Lake Road, Silver Lake Rd, Bucksport, ME 04416, USA
Shelly Merrow / AllTrails
The 2 mile network of trails here are said to be haunted by Sarah Ware who was killed nearby in 1898. She was found decapitated and eventually all parts were found and buried. Her killed was never found, however, and this area remains a more haunted hike in Maine.

10. Fort William Henry, Pemaquid Beach

Fort William Henry, Old Fort Rd, New Harbor, ME 04554, USA
RetiredTravelerTN / TripAdvisor
Built in 1692 during King William's War, Fort William Henry was created by the English to help defend against the French and Wabanaki Confederacy of Acadia. It stood for 4 years before being destroyed in the Siege of Pemaquid in 1696. Much of Maine's land was occupied by indigenous people when white settlers arrived, a history that too often is erased from our history books. During that time, Tarratine Native American chief Taukolexis was killed by the English just steps from the fort. His ghost is said to still roam the area. In fact, this is thought to be one of the most haunted places in Maine.

11. Swan Island

Swans Island, ME, USA
Timothy Krause / Flickr
This eerie island in Maine is explorable and beautiful, but beware of the young girl who might lead you to the cemetery where she is, perhaps, buried. You won't know for sure because she disappears before ever reaching her destination.

For more creepy good times on the East Coast, check out this spooky but awesome abandoned castle hike in Maine.

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Haunted Places in Maine

Tori Jane | June 15, 2022

Where are some places in haunted Maine?  

Some haunted places in Maine include:

  • The Coach Stop Inn
  • The Limerock Inn

 

Maine is a mysterious little place filled with ghosts and spooks galore. Haunted Maine is a place that encompasses hotels, motels, inns, museums, theatres, schools... anything you can imagine, really... and trust us, the stories get downright eerie. Some of our favorite haunted Maine hotspots include the Coach Stop Inn in Bar Harbor and the Limerock Inn in Rockland, both old-school haunted mansions-turned-stays that are sure to send chills down your spine.  

What are some notoriously haunted places to visit in Maine?  

There are a couple of hauntings in Maine that are so famous (or infamous, really) that they’ve become notorious for the haunting more than the history. One such example is the old Lucerne Inn, where a murder-suicide once upon a time resulted in a very actively haunted place. In Bangor, there’s an infamously haunted cemetery known as the Mount Hope Cemetery, which was used in Stephen King’s Pet Sematary along with the old house that is still onsite. Another haunted place to visit in Maine is the famed Wood Island Lighthouse, which was even featured on an amazing episode of Ghost Hunters. Finally, historic old Fort William Henry is also known to be haunted, said to be plagued by the spirit of a Native American Chief who was murdered here long ago.  

Are there any creepy haunted places near me?  

Well, Maine is the 12th-smallest state in the country, so really, no matter where you are you’ll find plenty of haunted places near you. In Skowhegan (south-central Maine), you’ll find the Strand Cinema, an old theatre built in the 1920s said to be haunted by bizarre and borderline aggressive occurrences for decades. Interestingly, the activity always seemed to ramp up even more every time the building was renovated, which it has been numerous times. In Searsport, there’s the Carriage House Inn, built in 1874 and full of reports of the paranormal. Maine’s a pretty spooky state, especially considering its small size. It might just have more ghosts per capita than any other state!  

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