Montana has a surprisingly large amount of ghost stories. We’ve got a haunted prison, haunted restaurants, and even a couple of haunted hikes. There have even been several books written about Montana’s paranormal activity, and the stories are fascinating. Whether you believe in ghosts or not, reading about our state’s spooky stories can be fun. But there aren’t many fun stories about the hauntings at Glacier National Park’s hotels. The most terrifying ghost story in Montana isn’t just one tale, but a collection of sightings that mean one thing: The “ghost story” is that there are spirits who are either trapped here or choose never to leave this place in Montana. And the odds are good that you may see one… or, worse, that they have watched you sleep.

Glacier's hotels are over 100 years old, so it makes sense that they picked up some extra "guests" along the way.
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This is the Belton Chalet, one of Glacier's oldest buildings... and one of its most haunted.
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The hotel was built in 1910 and restored in 2000. And the ghost stories guests tell after staying here are chilling.
"I am a very logical person," wrote one hotel guest after a stay at the Belton Chalet in 2008. "I pride myself on looking at big pictures and not overreacting to anything that can be reasoned away."
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The guest goes on to explain that he woke up shortly after falling asleep to the sound of boots in the hall. The footsteps stopped outside his door. The man turned to the door to look, but didn't see anyone... but when he rolled back over to go back to sleep, there was a man by his window. He asked the man what his name was and why he was there, and the man said he was a miner in the area and couldn't leave Glacier. The most chilling part: The ghost said his name was Lungren, and the next day the guest confirmed that there was indeed a Lungren family in the area.
That's far from the only story of paranormal activity at the Belton Chalet.
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One guest claims he was "haunted" by a big, black cloud in his room that appeared at 1:30 a.m. There are also many stories about a prankster named "Bob" who likes to steal guests' keys and spook them however he can.

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But believe it or not, the ghost that has terrified guests the most at the Belton Chalet is the spirit of a little girl.
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In 2009, a horrified woman ran into the lobby and said that her husband had been showering when he turned around and saw a little girl standing right there in the shower. He and his wife packed up and left, his hair still wet. Since then, more people have come forward and admitted to seeing the little girl in the shower.
But the ghost stories at the Belton Chalet are nothing compared to the spooky spirits of Lake McDonald Lodge.
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Here, a woman dressed in old-fashioned clothing has been spotted by security guards and a night auditor many times looking out the lobby windows that open to the lakeside veranda. Many guests have heard the terrible, loud argument of a couple that isn't really there. And sometimes, late at night, guests and hotel employees will feel the unmistakable feeling of fingers running through their hair.
The Many Glacier Hotel has plenty of ghost stories. Unfortunately, many of them died when a former Steve Lautenbach, died in 2008 at age 37.
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Steve knew about the hotel’s ghosts before he took the job as caretaker, but he wasn’t worried, and he said their presence didn't bother him.
Of course, this could all be chalked up to overactive imaginations... but it isn't likely.
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The old hotels at Glacier National Park have made believers out of many skeptics, and it seems strange that so many people would be so mistaken.

It’s chilling to think there are ghosts lurking inside those walls that can’t, or won’t, leave. Of course, plenty of people stay at Glacier’s old hotels and never see a spirit, making this simply a notoriously creepy Montana ghost story. If you’re hoping to see something spooky, check out one of these haunted places.

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What are some other ghost stories about Montana?

Here's a fun one: the Moss Mansion was built in 1902 for Martha and Preston Moss, and their children. From 1902 to 1984, it was a private residence for several generations of the Moss family. Over the years, six (possibly more) members of the family died here, and it seems they never left. Of all of the ghosts roaming the halls of the Moss Mansion, the most famous (and most active) one is thought to be that of little Virginia Moss, the six-year-old daughter of Martha and Preston Moss, who died in 1908 of diphtheria. Preston and Martha both died in the house as well, and there's no shortage of strange happenings at the Moss Mansion. There are strange shadows that flit out of view when one tries to look directly at them, and many EVPs (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) have been recorded here as well. Sometimes, even Preston Moss himself makes an appearance, most often on the staircase. There are also cold spots, and a strange, cold wind that surrounds people who aren't quite prepared for it. Whether or not this Montana ghost story is true, we plan to stay far, far away from this place!

Are there many haunted places in Montana?

If there’s one thing Montana definitely has going for it, it’s the plethora of hauntings and creepiness scattered throughout the state. We’ve got it all in terms of haunted places: haunted houses, haunted museums, haunted trails; heck, even a haunted mansion or two can be found in the Treasure State. It's a wild place to be! We’ve compiled a bunch of our favorite creepy facts and creepy pictures from Montana for your reading pleasure in this handy dandy guide. Check it out and you'll find some of the most haunted places in Montana!

What's the most haunted place to visit in Montana?

The Dude Rancher Lodge in Billings, Montana, is famous for its creepy, not-quite-dead residents, and thought by many to be the most haunted place in Montana. The lodge's original owner died in 1983, and that's right about when the strangeness began. Something invisible likes to knock on doors and walls, and there are strange, disembodied voices that are heard whispering throughout the building. If you're really hoping to catch some paranormal activity of your own, try to stay in rooms 223, 224, or 226 - they're supposedly the most haunted in the entire place!

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