The Oldest Hotel in Oregon Is Also One of the Most Haunted Places You’ll Ever Sleep

Whether or not you believe in the supernatural, ghost stories can be fascinating and spine-chilling, especially in the right setting. The Historic Wolf Creek Inn is the oldest hotel in Oregon, and some say that it's one of the most haunted places you'll ever sleep. Do you dare set foot in this eerie old place? This is one of those creepy, haunted hotels in Oregon that certainly commands an audience.

The Historic Wolf Creek Inn was completed around 1883 and has the distinction of being the oldest continuously operating hotel in the entire northwest. The inn has a rich history, but according to some visitors and staff, it also has quite a bit of paranormal activity. It can be found on Front Street, in the small community of Wolf Creek, and from the outside, it looks like any other bed and breakfast you might stumble upon in your travels.

Over the years, many famous people stayed at the inn, including President Rutherford B. Hayes, John Wayne, Orson Wells, Mary Pickford, Sinclair Lewis, and Clark Gable. Wolf Creek Inn was even a favorite spot for author Jack London, who frequently stayed here and even spent an entire summer at the inn.

The room where Jack London stayed has been preserved, and it's one of the sites said to be most haunted—by Jack himself. People report hearing his voice and even seeing him standing in the room, which is open for guests to see, but not stay in. We're okay with that. Nothing's creepier than waking up to a deceased author standing at the end of your bed.

The Ghosts of the Wolf Creek Inn

Many other spirits are said to haunt these historic rooms, including the ghost of a female stagecoach driver who's often seen in the main floor common areas. Like all of the spirits at the inn, she's reportedly not scary, but rather seems to be keeping an eye on the operations of the inn. Interestingly, there are no hostile spirits here ... only caring, concerned, or friendly ones.

A young woman is sometimes seen or heard in the hallway, and sometimes spotted in the Clark Gable Suite. She's thought to be the daughter of one of the previous owners of the inn and seems to be pleasant and happy, though she often startles guests when she appears. Guests have also heard her singing at all hours.

The ghost of an older gentleman is seen wandering through the common areas and halls. He seems friendly and at ease and has had some very close brushes with guests, walking right past them in the hallway. It's believed that he may have been a former guest here and liked it so much that he returned after his death, much like Jack London.

There's another more ghoulish entity here, which is typically seen on the grounds but is also sometimes spotted on the main floor. He appears to be a creature or small man with vampire-like fangs and blood around his mouth. While he's the scariest in appearance of the alleged spirits here, he doesn't seem to have evil intentions either.

In addition to actually seeing these spirits, guests and staff also report strange happenings in rooms that appear empty. For example, the piano in the main floor parlor often plays music all by itself. Chairs and other furniture are often rearranged in the middle of the night, and some objects disappear from tabletops, only to be found in other spots throughout the inn.

Yikes.

In the kitchen, staff have reported items flying off their hooks on the wall, and the feeling of someone brushing up against them while they're preparing meals. Paranormal experts and mediums have visited the inn on many occasions and have collected what they feel is hard evidence of the spirits' existence. One medium claims to have had a conversation with several of the spirits in one of the guest rooms, who told her they were happy that the inn had been recently renovated.

Paranormal investigators have brought in EVP machines and video cameras, and claim to have captured spirits saying things like, "Good morning!" and "Don't leave," as well as singing and other answers to questions posed by the investigators. One asked, "Am I at the Wolf Creek Inn?" and the answer, "Yes, you are!" was captured.

Haunted Places in Oregon You Should Visit

Wolf Creek Inn is a State Heritage Site, and ranger-led tours are offered on select days. There's also a delicious restaurant here that serves lunch and dinner. Your taste buds will thank you for visiting.

For more information about this beautiful inn and to book your own stay, visit the Historic Wolf Creek Inn official website. Interested in more haunted places in Oregon? Check out this haunted Oregon state park or these eerie ghost towns across the state. And, if you want to plan your own haunted adventure in the Beaver State, make sure to check out Only In Your State's itinerary planner.