Hiding deep in the woods of Massachusetts is a little-known spot that feels straight out of a horror flick.

The Rutland Prison Camp is located in Rutland State Park in the central region of the state. These crumbling ruins have a unique past and are a fascinating place to explore today… if you dare.

The Rutland Prison Camp was built in 1903 to house minor offenders like drunkards and petty thieves.
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The prisoners were made to farm the land and raise livestock. The fruits of their labor went to feed the more serious criminals kept under lock and key in the prison.
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In fact, the farm produced so much milk that the surplus was sold in nearby Worcester to the general public.
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Eventually, a tuberculosis hospital was added to the complex to treat sufferers of consumption.
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Due to poor drainage, the entire camp was abandoned in 1934 and left to decay. Today the entire ruins are open to the public for exploration.
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This is has a definite "creepy but cool" vibe.
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Check out this awesome video from YouTube channel “WeRmudfun” for an inside look at the remains of the prison camp today and a bit more history about the area.

For more creepy fun, take a look at these 11 reasons why Massachusetts is the spookiest state.

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