Haunted Places in Bay City, Oregon



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    Old Wheeler Hotel

    Wheeler, Oregon

    11.5 miles from Bay City, OR

    Here, folks have witnessed apparitions in reflections or from the corner of their eyes, and spirit orbs have appeared in photographs. Troubles during renovations were attributed to ghosts who weren't welcome to the change, but at last the spirits gave in and allowed the place to be restored.


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    The Argonauta Inn Beach House

    Cannon Beach, Oregon

    26.2 miles from Bay City, OR

    Ghengis Hansel disappeared from here after the great storm of 1952. Some say his ghost still lingers in the house, giving guests an eerie feeling especially around its many secret doors.


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    Shilo Inn Suites

    Seaside, Oregon

    32.6 miles from Bay City, OR

    Apart from a stunning view of the sea, the hotel has much more to offer; including some ghost stories. Staff and guests have reported having their names called out when there is no one around, cold spots, running footsteps and an entity which has been known to push people around. (Submitted ...


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    Surfside Inn

    Seaside, Oregon

    32.7 miles from Bay City, OR

    This inn's only claim to fame is that it was once visited by a former president during a visit to the coast. Staff and guests complain of a spook that throws objects at guests in various rooms throughout the establishment. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Rag & Bone Thrift Shop

    Seaside, Oregon

    32.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    This thrift shop is haunted by a playful spirit, who has been known to move objects around and tousle peoples hair. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Wildflower Grill

    Lincoln City, Oregon

    36.7 miles from Bay City, OR

    The apparitions of a friendly woman and a grumpy old man have been seen in the historic bar and grill. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Theatre In the Grove

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    37.7 miles from Bay City, OR

    According to reports, the three ghosts who haunt this theater are a little girl who runs up and down the aisles, a backstage ghost who is sometimes heard talking in the changing room, and an angry ghost who tinkers with the spotlights and slams the door to the light room.


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    McMenamins Grand Lodge

    Forest Grove, Oregon

    38.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    A portrait of an apparition seen by many employees is on prominent display in the 1922 Grand Lodge. The ghost is a white-haired woman in a print dress and slippers. One report says she bears a strong resemblence to Anna, a woman who lived in the building for many years ...


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    McMenamins Hotel Oregon

    McMinnville, Oregon

    40 miles from Bay City, OR

    Hotel Oregon is located in a building that opened in 1905 as Hotel Elberton. It was renovated in 1998 and hosts an annual UFO convention, and it is decorated with relics of the building's history and the town's famous 1950 UFO sighting. To top it all off, the hotel also ...


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    Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery

    Dayton, Oregon

    42.6 miles from Bay City, OR

    Locals say a woman who was hanged after being accused of being a witch haunts Lafayette Pioneer Cemetery. Her apparition has been seen standing or walking through the graveyard. Some have heard her laughing, and one person claims to have caught her voice on tape saying "Run Home!" Others say ...


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    Scaponia Park

    Scappoose, Oregon

    44.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    The apparition of a man and his dog have been seen in the park. Legend tells us that he is the ghost of a horse thief from the late 1800s. So the story goes, an angry mob caught the man in his cabin, located on the current park grounds. They ...


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    Fort Stevens State Park

    Warrenton, Oregon

    45.5 miles from Bay City, OR

    At Stevens State Park, Battery Russell has a bike path said to be haunted by a man in his twenties who holds a flashlight and searches for enemy soldiers. Unexplained sounds also have been reported as well as cold spots and the apparition of a man in fatigues carrying a ...


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    Argyle Winery

    Dundee, Oregon

    45.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    The Argyle Winery is haunted by a female ghost, whose apparition is seen often. Employees report smelling flowery perfume in the house, laughter comes from empty rooms, lights turn on and off, footsteps can be heard upstairs when no one is there, and gusts of air blow through the house ...


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    Flavel Mansion

    Astoria, Oregon

    46.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    There have been many reports of hauntings in this house ever since it was converted to a museum in 1951. Phantom music and voices have been heard on the first level of the house, believed to be from the to Flavel sisters who were gifted musicians. A strand, unhappy presence ...


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    Liberty Theater

    Astoria, Oregon

    46.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    The historic 1925 theater has played host to the likes of Jack Benny, Guy Lombardo, Duke Ellington and Al Capone. It's home to a ghost nicknamed Handsome Paul, who appears suited up for a night out. The apparition of an elderly woman has been seen as well. The ghosts are ...


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    Uppertown Firefighter's Museum

    Astoria, Oregon

    46.3 miles from Bay City, OR

    This historic building was built in 1896 as an original brewery, before being converted to the town fire station. The building is now a museum preserving the past of the towns firefighting history; and perhaps a few ghosts as well. The building is allegedly haunted by the apparition of a ...


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    Ebenezer Chapel

    Dayton, Oregon

    46.5 miles from Bay City, OR

    The original chapel was built in the 1860's, and was rebuilt in early 1926. Within the chapel there are sightings of spirits that lurk in the nearby cemetery and within chapel. Spotting of mysterious things occurring have been reported, such as strange glowing lights drifting through the forest. Voices and ...


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    Rogue Ales Public House

    Astoria, Oregon

    46.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    This brew pub is located on the pier of a former cannery that employed children as labourers. A little girl once fell off the pier and drowned in an accident, and staff and patrons to the pub believe she still haunts the general area where she passed away. Around ...


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    Newberg Graphic

    Newberg, Oregon

    46.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    This small newspaper is housed in an extremely haunted location. Over the years, employees have experienced strange time lapses and sightings of many apparitions. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Gracie's Sea Hag Restaurant

    Depoe Bay, Oregon

    49.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    This gem of a seaside restaurant has graced the township since the mid 1950's, and specialises in seafood and other hearty fare. In fact, legend has it that some customers enjoyed the restaurant so much that they stayed on even after their death. Reports of paranormal activity include apparitions, ...


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    Spouting Horn Restaurant

    Depoe Bay, Oregon

    49.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    People passing the old restaurant have seen the apparition of a sailor staring down at them from the second floor of the building. Staff report that the ghost moves cutlery around and frightens workers late at night. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Tigard Evangelical Cemetery - Canterbury Hill Cemetery

    Tigard, Oregon

    53.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    At Tigard Evangelical Cemetery, aka Canterbury Hill Cemetery, witnesses have reported seeing apparitions and green balls of ghost lights as they drive by. Some folks who live nearby say they have heard howls and screams.


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    Shilo Inn

    Portland, Oregon

    53.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    The areas said to be haunted here are the upstairs sports den and the Canyon Room. Folks have reported hearing disembodied footsteps and a conversation between a man and women. In addition, things such as cups and furniture have been known to move around on their own.


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    Valley Theater

    Beaverton, Oregon

    54.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    Poltergeist activity has been reported at this theater for many years. During 1994 renovations, something unseen played pranks and frightened the workmen, causing several of them to quit. Employees and visitors still notice odd occurrences here.


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    Western Oregon University

    Monmouth, Oregon

    56.2 miles from Bay City, OR

    The ghost of a very protective headmistress is said to haunt Todd Hall. Mrs. Todd very strict when presiding over the then-all-girl dorm. When she retired, they named the building after her. Her ghost has been seen here, presumably keeping watch over her beloved students. She also has appeared as ...


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    Jesse H. Settlemier House

    Woodburn, Oregon

    56.3 miles from Bay City, OR

    This Victorian manor house was built in 1892, and it is believed some of the former residents who called this historic house home have never really moved on. Visitors have seen the apparition of a lady in an old-fashioned black dress, who has been known to move furniture around. Other ...


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    The Lamplighter

    Seaview, Washington

    56.4 miles from Bay City, OR

    A ghost believed to be a former owner named Louie is rumored to haunt the bar area, mess with the pool balls during games, and tinker with the electricity. His ashes are reported to be kept in a container on the bar's mantle.


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    Shelburne Inn

    Seaview, Washington

    56.7 miles from Bay City, OR

    This historic inn was built at the turn of the nineteenth century as a boarding house and hotel. During the early twentieth century, a team of horses pulled the inn across the street to where it now resides today. And shortly after the inn began operations again, it became ...


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    Pittock Mansion

    Portland, Oregon

    56.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    This historic French Renaissance chateau, rumored to be haunted, was a private home until the City of Portland bought it in 1964. It is currently restored and open for visitation, welcoming 80,000 sightseers per year. The mansion has been used as a setting in films such as First Love, The ...


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    Fairmount Historic Apartments

    Portland, Oregon

    57.3 miles from Bay City, OR

    This building was constructed in 1905 for the Lewis and Clark Centennial Exposition. It was originally a grand hotel, but now is an apartment complex. Those living in the apartments have reported sighting various apparition's, and feeling an intimidating presence on the lower floor. The feeling is less intimidating on ...


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    The Creamery House

    Independence, Oregon

    57.5 miles from Bay City, OR

    This former mayoral residence is believed to be haunted. Phenomena reported here includes cold spots and doors opening and closing by themselves. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Lenora's Ghost - Mangiare Italian Restaurant

    Independence, Oregon

    57.6 miles from Bay City, OR

    Mangiare Italian Restaurant is housed in a 1912 building that reportedly has the original wood floor, complete with blood stains from a woman who committed suicide by throwing herself through a skylight. The 15-year-old girl, Lenora or Lerona (depending on who is telling the story), fell in love with a ...


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    Pink House Cafe and Tea Rooms

    Jefferson, Oregon

    57.7 miles from Bay City, OR

    This charming old-fashioned tea room has a ghostly visitor every once in a while. The apparition of a young girl has been seen and heard throughout the café, and often materialises during tea parties. Staff say the presence isn't harmful, and has only been known to rearrange cutlery and ...


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    Elsinore Theatre

    Salem, Oregon

    57.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    Rumor has it that the hauntings here have to do with a boy who was murdered in the men’s bathroom, where witnesses have seen blood reflected in mirror, and the owner's daughter, who fell to her death from the upper balcony and now haunts that area.


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    Thunderbird Motel

    Long Beach, Washington

    57.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    It's been a while since this encounter(2005?), but as it was my first, I feel like I should share in hopes that someone out there may be able to validate this experience aside from me and my husband. My husband and I were traveling home from a family visit on the ...


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    Kinder Cemetery

    Deer Island, Oregon

    58 miles from Bay City, OR

    Kinder Cemetery is rumored to be haunted by the ghost of an old man name George, who has been known to push or slap visitors and cause the temperature to rise when he is especially angry.


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    Oregon State Capitol

    Salem, Oregon

    58.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    At the Oregon State Capitol, many unexplained occurrences have been reported. A board member, Sandra Allen, has even written a book called GHOSTS IN THE CAPITOL, published in 2002 by the Oregon Legislative and Historical Information Group. Witnesses to the hauntings have described disembodied footsteps on the marble floors, doors ...


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    Bush House Museum

    Salem, Oregon

    58.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    Asahel Bush II built the Italianate mansion in the 1870s, and witnesses say his youngest daughter, Eugenia, still keeps watch over their home. Her apparition is said to appear here, and the ghost is blamed for moving the air conditioning system controls to turn up the heat. Other spirits are ...


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    The Crystal Ballroom

    Portland, Oregon

    58.3 miles from Bay City, OR

    When the building is closed for the night, large groups of people can be heard talking, but when investigated, there is no one around. Footsteps that follow people around the building are heard, as well as elevator's going up and down by themselves. Apparition's walk in and out of the ...


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    Mission Mill Museum

    Salem, Oregon

    58.4 miles from Bay City, OR

    Mission Mill Museum, a group of historic buildings, includes houses, a church, and a mill. The ghost of a former millwright, Wayne Menzter, is believed to linger here. His apparition, as well as that of a woman who runs across a nearby bridge, have been seen.


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    The Heathman Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    58.5 miles from Bay City, OR

    The 1927 Heathman has a ghost who likes rooms with numbers that end in 03. Room 703 is a favorite of his. Guests have reported finding their clean towels used, their furniture rearranged, and glasses of water taken away. In Room 803, one guest reported an apparition at the end ...


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    Benson Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    58.6 miles from Bay City, OR

    The twelve story hotel was built in 1913, and has experienced haunting ever since then. The original owner of the hotel, Simon Benson, is often seen on the staircase, in the common room area and in the business offices on the lower levels of the hotel. The kindly ghost of ...


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    Croisan Creek Road

    Salem, Oregon

    58.6 miles from Bay City, OR

    A ghostly little girl is said to chase a ball that rolls into the road on Friday nights. According to local legend, she was killed in this roadway by a speeding car. Speeders are said to be most likely to see the ghost girl. Some say a ghost boy stands ...


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    Lotus Cafe and Cardroom

    Portland, Oregon

    58.7 miles from Bay City, OR

    Rumor has it that at this nightclub, something spooky lurks in the basement. It is believed to play pranks on the bartenders and other employees, frightening some of them quite badly.


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    McMenamins White Eagle Hotel

    Portland, Oregon

    58.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    The 1905 White Eagle Saloon doubles as a concert venue; acts like ZZ Top, Robert Cray and The Isley Brothers are among those who have played here. History records say in its past days, it had a brothel upstairs and an opium den downstairs, connected to Portland's underground tunnels that ...


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    Falcon Apartments

    Portland, Oregon

    58.8 miles from Bay City, OR

    There are two, maybe three ghosts that haunt the apartment block on North Albina Avenue. Phenomenon includes knocking noises on doors when there's no on around late at night, rattling mailboxes and the sighting's of the apparition's of two old men in the corridor's of the apartment. Apartment 101 also ...


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    Old Town Pizza and Brewing

    Portland, Oregon

    58.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    This restaurant sits on top of the Shanghai Tunnels in Portland OR where thousands disappeared. There was a lady that was a prostitute named Nina that was thrown down the elevator shaft and you can sit where the elevator used to be. There are places on the floor where ...


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    Shanghai Tunnels - Portland Underground

    Portland, Oregon

    58.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    These tunnels, once used to smuggle alcohol during prohibition and even people in an illicit slave trade, are part of an underground city beneath Old Chinatown. Because of their rich history in illegal activity, these tunnels are said to be active with spirits of all kinds.


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    Hoodoo Antiques

    Portland, Oregon

    58.9 miles from Bay City, OR

    This historic antique shop is haunted by the apparition of a lady in period clothing and a lace bonnet, who has been seen floating near the rear of the store after closing hours. Staff and customers report occasionally objects will be pushed off shelves by an unseen force. (Submitted by Callum ...


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    Slocum House

    Vancouver, Washington

    59.1 miles from Bay City, OR

    Dating back to 1867, the historic mansion is haunted by the wife of the original owner. Known as 'Laura', the spirit often appears to children, and is regarded as a motherly presence. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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