Most Haunted Places in Idaho

Old Mercy Hospital

Nampa, Idaho

This building was built in 1918, and shut down in 1999, due to chemical leaks from the basement pipes. Since it was shut down, there have been many sightings of ghosts and what some believe may be demons, or the angry spirits of the patients who just happened to die .in the hospital. The hospital...

Ghost Stallion of Owyhee County

Owyhee, Idaho

Locals in these parts will tell of a helpful pack of phantom horses. It is said that they materialize from a rift in the clouds to help when cowboys or farmers find themselvs in...

Pete's Tavern

Nampa, Idaho

Pete's Tavern, with its back room called the Cave, is famous for its spirits -- the paranormal kind. Recordings inside the Cave have turned up 4 different diesmbodied voices: a grumbly older man, a female with a Southern accent, a whispering female, and a young man. Witnesses say the spirits may...

Stricker Ranch

Hansen, Idaho

A former part of the Oregon trail, many people believe that the ghosts of those who died along its passage remain and some haunt the Stricker Ranch. The current owner believes that ghost of Mrs. Stricker still remains and he claims she's helped him out a time or two, most notably waking him in the...

Riverbank Family Restaurant

Oldtown, Idaho

With its idyllic setting and classic western meals, not much more could spruce up this traditional diner; apart from a handful of ghost stories. The restaurant is allegedly haunted by a former owner, who loved it so much that when he passed away, he decided to stay behind and look after his...

Fort Hall Bottoms

Pingree, Idaho

At this wetlands area popular with fishermen, folks have reported seeing a faceless apparition of a woman in white. Also reported has been the sound of crying...

Idanha Hotel

Boise, Idaho

During the renovations of the hotel, many construction workers and employees quit due to reports of paranormal activity. The ghost a bellman who was gunned down in the hotel moves the elevator up and down by itself. Guests also report seeing him peering around corners in the building. Doors open...

Egyptian Theatre

Boise, Idaho

When King Tutankhamen’s tomb was discovered in 1922, Egypt became part of popular culture. Fitting right in, the Egyptian Theatre opened in 1927, and the first film shown there was "Don Juan." The ghost said to reside here is believed to be Joe, a projectionist who worked here from the 1920s...

Gots Point - Lake Lowell

Nampa, Idaho

Urban legend has it that in the 1970s a girl drowned here while waterskiing. Folks have seen her ghost sitting on the shore rocks, looking out upon the water. Those who have tried to approach her say she...

Enders Hotel and Museum

Soda Springs, Idaho

There are conflicting stories about who exactly is haunting the Enders hotel. Some claim it was a man who was shot and killed there, others that it was a man who fell down the stairs, still others that it was a prostitute who was murdered there (this is the least likely since all of the sightings...

Jameson Saloon and Inn

Wallace, Idaho

There are claims of a spirit named Maggie that is said to give hugs, touches on the shoulder and pats on the back. There has been reports of full body apparitions of Maggie and at least two male figures. One is called Ollie and is said to be a prankster. The owner reported that silverware is moved...

Frazier Hall - Idaho State University

Pocatello, Idaho

Frazier Hall, which includes the speech and theater departments, is said to be haunted by a ghost named Alex. Witnesses have seen phantom piano players and ghostly audience members and have heard footsteps in the 4th floor...

Lewiston Civic Theatre

Lewiston, Idaho

If you research this on most internet sites you will find a story something along the lines of "two young girls were murdered here and the younger one's ghost is often seen around the premises". This is not accurate. In the 80's, two young women who would have been visiting or passing the theatre...

Pierce, Idaho

Pierce, Idaho

At this old mining town, folks have seen and heard spooky happenings such as apparitions and footsteps at the Timber Inn, the Cedar Inn, and the Flame Bar. The Clearwater Hotel, no longer there, was said to be especially...

Old Idaho State Penitentiary

Boise, Idaho

Witnesses have reported flickering lights and uneasy feelings at this...

Cedar Inn

Pierce, Idaho

Built in 1927 for the railroad workers here, this haunted hotel is home to some noisy, banging spirits. Many guests ask to change rooms because of all the noise and footsteps that seem to come from nowhere. The ghosts are thought to be deceased railroad workmen coming back for a...

Clover Club Hotel

Nezperce, Idaho

This hotel is still in operation, and has a restaurant on the ground floor that is also believed to be haunted. In Room #6 of the hotel, people have reported seeing ghostly children playing and laughing who disappear suddenly. The blinds in this room go up and down by themselves, and strange noises...

B.J.'s Bayou Restaurant

Roberts, Idaho

The building was once a hotel, but after the Teton Flood of 1976 it was abandoned. The place was renovated to the Cajun eatery in the 1980s. Several haunts have been reported here, including an older gentleman, possibly in uniform, and a young...

Boot Hill Cemetery - Idaho City Pioneer Cemetery

Idaho City, Idaho

There are said to be over 3,000 buried here, including hundreds of unknown or unmarked graves, many no doubt a result of the violence at this 1860s Gold Rush town. Locals say many of their spirits still linger...

Fort Boise Military Cemetery - Cottonwood Cemetery

Boise, Idaho

The many unmarked graves here help to fuel the reasoning for the haunts here. According to reports, most often seen are the spirits of children and a woman, who has also been seen at a nearby...

River Road Bridge

Caldwell, Idaho

Locals tell of a woman who hanged herself here long ago. According to urban legend, if you park your car on the bridge at night and turn off the lights, you will see her shadow on the side of the...

Colburn Cemetery

Sandpoint, Idaho

At this very overgrown cemetery, folks have reported seeing the apparition of an old woman since the 1920s. The cemetery is located off Highway 95 near mile marker...

University Inn

Gooding, Idaho

People who love ghost tales will love the University Inn in Gooding, Idaho. University Inn is the sole remaining structure of the failed Gooding College, built in 1917. The building was the men's dormitory. The Gooding College suffered financial losses during the Great Depression that resulted in...

Spirit Lake - Kaniskee

Spirit Lake, Idaho

The Coeur d’Alénes Indians are said to have named Lake Kaniskee, which means Lake of the Spirit. There is a ghostly girl here with long black hair and wearing a white dress, who rides over the water here in her phantom canoe. Tales told in these parts say she was an Indian girl who drowned...

Plaza Bridge

Emmett, Idaho

Witnesses have reported many strange happenings here, such as apparitions of women who seem to be searching for crying babies, as judged by the wailing sounds heard simultaneously....

Ammon Cemetery

Idaho Falls, Idaho

The ghost of a child is said to haunt this place, and may be seen climbing a tree near his or her grave. Reports are inconclusive whether the child is a girl or a boy, but the ghost has been seen waving at passersby from the...

Farragut State Park - The Brig

Athol, Idaho

This camping site occupies a former naval training center and the old military jail building is all that remains from its previous history. People claim that the brig is haunted and numerous reports of full-body apparitions as well as objects moving by themselves in the cells have been reported. ...

Lund Store

Bancroft, Idaho

There have been many reported ghost sightings at My Old Lund Store. before the restoration TAPS family investigated the store. It is documented haunted. The sound at night of a crying child upstairs. The sound of someone whittling. At one investigation a wheel chair that was left in a bedroom spun...

Murder House - Boise State University

Boise, Idaho

The site, now a frat house, was reported to be the setting for a brutal murder in 1987, and some folks believe it is haunted. Blood stains may appear on the walls and the blinds will open and close by...

Old Woman of Potlatch

Potlatch, Idaho

According to legend, the ghostly older woman seen walking around the town park is looking for her home. Folks say the woman was reported missing several years ago, and her body was discovered outside town. Now she is destined to walk about, looking for her former...

Get Inn - Tuberculosis Hospital

Gooding, Idaho

The site was once a hospital for patients with tuberculosis, but became a bed-and-breakfast called the Get Inn. The b&b closed in 2012, but reports were made of it being haunted. Witnesses saw apparitions of an old man in a white coat and of a woman with a young girl. They also heard whispers...

Howells Opera House

Oakley, Idaho

This historic opera house is reputed to be haunted by two apparitions, who were associated with the building in their past lives. The first is a female apparition, who appears during performances, and has even been known to appear on the stage during rehearsals. The second is a distinguished...

Mesa Falls

Ashton, Idaho

According to legends told here, the ghost os a Shoshone Indian girl lingers in the Lower Mesa Falls. She died when trying to rescue someone who was caught in the river. Visitors to the area have seen her spirit, dressed in white, in the falls. Phantom drumbeats have also been...

Lake Waha

Lewiston, Idaho

Locals report seeing a Native American woman walk around the lake's shore. She is said to disappear into the lake, creating a whirlpool as she...

Brava's

Lewiston, Idaho

Early 2015 I had received a job as a dishwasher at Brava's and Brock's in downtown Lewiston. While working my shifts I'd often hear my name being said or feel cold spots randomly throughout the back of the kitchen. On one occasion I witnessed an apparition of a woman with short hair sitting at the...

Malad City Cemetery

Malad City, Idaho

The spirit of a woman in a red dress may appear here, as well as an older man who has been seen doing maintenance work. Legend has it that he was the graveyard's caretaker for many years, and committed suicide there when he was let...

Grand Brick Guesthouse

Grangeville, Idaho

It is unclear whether this historic inn is still in operation, but guests staying in various rooms have reported showers and faucets that turn on by themselves and quarters which appear out of no where. (Submitted by Callum...

Night Moves - Satin Dolls

Boise, Idaho

Formerly Night Movies, the gentlman's club is now Satin Dolls. Employees and patrons have seen apparitions, some which have appeared in photographs, and felt cold spots. Objecst have been thrown, and chandeliers have been made to swing by an unseen force. The many spirits thought to haunt the place...

Owyhee Plaza Hotel

Boise, Idaho

Apparitions have been seen both in the guest rooms and in meeting rooms or basement areas. The ghosts have been reported by both staff and...

Canyon Hill Cemetery

Caldwell, Idaho

According to urban legend, those brave enough to park between the trees facing the cemetery will see the midnight jogger appear to tap on their window. She is said to run around the cemetery at...

Donna's Place

Idaho City, Idaho

Donna's Place is where to shop for NASCAR and Budweiser memorabilia, but it is also renowned for its ghost. The female apparition appears to staff and customers, and has been known to answer questions by knocking on the walls....

Sidewinders Bar & Grill

Murtaugh, Idaho

Visit this bar and grill, housed in a 1908 building that for many years was a sort of saloon, and you may see and hear some strange things. The jukebox has been known to max out its volume suddenly, ghostly laughter may ring out, and unexplained shadowy figures may be seen. This is easiest to...

Bulgarian Monk of Yankee Fork

Challis, Idaho

The Bulgarian Monk lived in the area from about the 1870s to 1890s, when reports say he drowned. Some say he was quite a well-known and beloved character, giving lectures and traveling. Tales say that on the day he drowned, he was seen 25 miles away playing with some children. Since then, folks...

Shoshone Ice Caves

Shoshone, Idaho

At this tourist attraction and natural wonder, visitors and employees alike have experienced strange phenomena: voices and footsteps inside the ice caves. The caves are actually a 1,000-foot lava tube. It is advised to dress warmly when visiting here, even in the summer months. Temperatures are...

Kelly Bean Co.

Rupert, Idaho

Reports say a black figure haunts the grounds, and the unexplained smell of food cooking has been experienced although there is no means of cooking...

Deseret Industries Thrift Store

Preston, Idaho

Workers have experienced unexplained electrical phenomena with the lights, time clock, and intercom, and have heard mysterious bells ringing. Note: This thrift store was used to film a scene in the movie Napoleon...