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Santa Fe Inn
Winnemucca, Nevada
78.2 miles from Black Rock City, NV
In the year 1997 I was passing through a town called Winnemucca when I stayed at a hotel called the Santa Fe Inn. I was checked into room 136. As soon as I walked in I felt a little weird about it, but I had been driving all day and ...
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Saint Francis Bar and Grill
Susanville, California
79.3 miles from Black Rock City, NV
Housed in a historic landmark building, this bar and grill restaurant is rumoured to have a haunting. Staff closing up for the night have reportedly heard the sound of ghostly laughter and clinking glasses coming from the main dining room, but upon investigation, no one is there. (Submitted by Callum ...
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Mount Lassen Hotel
Susanville, California
79.4 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The historic 1926 hotel building and restaurant was the scene of a tragic murder at the turn of the recent century, and a beloved manager passed away. However, it appears that he hasn't left, as his ghost has been seen on several occasions throughout the establishment. Guests have heard ...
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Susanville Elk's Club
Susanville, California
79.5 miles from Black Rock City, NV
This historic building sits on a hill overlooking the township. Locals claim that on stormy nights, people driving past have seen a figure in white looking out at the view. Upon investigation, the building is empty. (Submitted by Callum Swift)
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Hotel Niles
Alturas, California
84.6 miles from Black Rock City, NV
This historic hotel began it's long and illustrious history back in 1908, when it was built for the many residents of the growing town. Since then, the hotel has narrowly escaped demolishment and is now one of the county icons. The third floor of the hotel is believed to have ...
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Nye Hall - University of Nevada
Reno, Nevada
90.7 miles from Black Rock City, NV
Built on the site of an old graveyard, the whole building experiences some sort of paranormal activity, however it is concentrated on the first and sixth floors. On the first floor, voices are heard in the bathroom when no one is around. On the sixth floor, there is a ...
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Washoe County Courthouse
Reno, Nevada
91.6 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The 1909 Washoe County Courthouse is believed to be haunted by unknown ghosts who have had unhappy dealings with the court system here. Apparitions have been seen moping around the grounds and witnesses have described cold spots and an overpowering feeling of sadness and despair.
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Lake Mansion
Reno, Nevada
91.7 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The Lake Mansion was built in 1877 by W.J. Marsh, then sold to Myron and Jane Lake in 1879. The mansion has been the setting for some strange phenomena over the years.
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Silver Queen Hotel
Virginia City, Nevada
103.3 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The Silver Queen Hotel is said to be home to a ghostly 1800s prostitute named Rosie, who committed suicide in Room 11.
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Piper's Opera House
Virginia City, Nevada
103.3 miles from Black Rock City, NV
Piper's Opera House is said to be haunted by many spirits, and even sells a DVD called Ghosts of Piper's on its website. Some of the ghosts are a man with a handlebar mustache, a young woman in a blue evening dress, several ghosts in the balcony seats, and a ...
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St. Mary's Art Center
Virginia City, Nevada
103.3 miles from Black Rock City, NV
St. Mary's Art Center, formerly the St. Mary Louise Hospital, is said to be visited by ghostly hospital staff from its old days. Witnesses describe apparitions inside the building and on the front lawn, plus heavy bootsteps in the halls and the sounds of rolling gurneys and ladies' voices. Shadow ...
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Old Washoe Club
Virginia City, Nevada
103.4 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The Old Washoe Club, built in the 1870s and once called the Millionaire's Club, was a bar hangout for wealthy men. The upstairs area was a brothel. The ghosts here are believed to be a teenage girl who was killed in the basement, a blonde prostitute (her ghost is nicknamed ...
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Mackay Mansion
Virginia City, Nevada
103.6 miles from Black Rock City, NV
It is former residents who are said to linger here. The site has been featured on TV's The Dead Files.
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Sugar Loaf Mountain Motel
Virginia City, Nevada
103.7 miles from Black Rock City, NV
A ghost log is kept in the rooms so that guests can write down any unusual experiences. In the Doll Room, guests have reported unexplained heavy breathing, footsteps, laughter, and doors opening and closing. Other rooms have seen their share of strangeness, including the fact that digital alarm clocks never ...
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Comstock Lodge
Virginia City, Nevada
104.1 miles from Black Rock City, NV
One visitor was snapping photos (in room 8); a clear shadow manifested in one of these photos. The photographer theorized that it might have been the ghost Henry Comstock who killed himself and chose to return to this location. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Yellow Jacket Mine
Silver City, Nevada
104.6 miles from Black Rock City, NV
An 1869 fire led to the hauntings at this mine. The enormous fire was impossible to contain by firefighters, and expanded into other mines. More than 35 miners were killed, and not all the bodies were recovered. Reports say 11 of them stayed behind in spirit form to haunt the ...
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Gold Hill Hotel
Virginia City, Nevada
104.6 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The 1859 Gold Hill Hotel is haunted by some miners who passed away in an accident nearby. Also, former owner William and housekeeper Rosie are said to linger here. William smells like cigar smoke and has dark hair, and redheaded Rosie smells of rosewater perfume.
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Bowers Mansion
New Washoe City, Nevada
107.7 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The Bowers Mansion is rumored to be full of spiritual activity, perhaps due to the fact that Sandy Bowers married Eilley Cowan, who liked to read fortunes with crystal balls and hold séances. After a string of bad luck, Sandy died and Eilley lost the mansion to foreclosure. She became ...
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The Richardson House
Truckee, California
111.9 miles from Black Rock City, NV
In Christine's Room (named after the woman who once occupied it), Christine can be seen standing by the window. She is usually very solemn and believed to be mourning her children. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)
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Donner Memorial State Park
Truckee, California
113.3 miles from Black Rock City, NV
The ghost of Tamsen Donner, one of the famed Donner Party who had to resort to cannibalism after becoming trapped here, is said to roam the grounds at night. Witnesses have seen her as a yellowish, glowing, female figure who hovers above the ground.
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