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Ghost Hunting Oregon
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11 August 2026

Explore Oregon like never before—visit its most haunted locations that are open to the public.
Whether you love to travel, are fascinated by the paranormal, or both, get ready to tour Oregon in a totally new way! Ghost Hunting Oregon guides you to 32 fascinating and historic places—from hotels and theaters to cemeteries, lighthouses, and museums. Every location is open to the public, and here’s the catch: Every place is reportedly home to restless spirits!
Join Donna Stewart on a paranormal investigation to discover the creepiest corners of the Beaver State. Read the author’s account of her visit to each site and learn about its history—as well as the ghosts said to reside there. Then grab your gear and hit the road as you visit each location first-hand. Every entry comes with an address and website (if available), plus photographs of these unforgettable destinations. Donna’s tips and suggestions allow you to maximize the enjoyment of each experience.
From Portland’s famously haunted Benson Hotel to coastal legends surrounding the Heceta Head Lighthouse, from the strange forces of the Oregon Vortex to ghostly tales echoing through Bend’s Old St. Francis School, this book presents eerie hideaways that even lifelong Oregonians might not know about. Part travel guide and part fireside read, Ghost Hunting Oregon puts you in the middle of the state’s haunted history. Pack your curiosity (and maybe a flashlight) and experience Oregon in a unique way that you’ll never forget.
Each entry includes
- historical overview of the haunted place
- ghost stories associated with the location
- advice on visiting—if you dare
Donna Stewart is a paranormal researcher, radio host, writer, and founder of the Oregon 501(c)3 nonprofit Southern Oregon Project Hope. With a lifelong interest in the paranormal, she has devoted more than 30 years to research, mentoring new investigators, and cofounding the highly regarded paranormal research team Paranormal Studies and Investigations (PSI) of Oregon. She also hosts the long-running BlogTalkRadio show PSI-FI Radio. She is a native Oregonian and has called Coos Bay her home for most of her life.
Acknowledgments
Welcome to America’s Haunted Road Trip
Introduction
Greater Portland Area
- Bagdad Theatre, Portland
- Benson Hotel, Portland
- Cathedral Park, Portland
- ComedySportz, Portland
- Heathman Hotel, Portland
- Hollywood Theatre, Portland
- Lone Fir Pioneer Cemetery, Portland
- Oaks Park, Portland
- Shanghai Tunnels, Portland
- Stark Street, Portland
- White Eagle Saloon, Portland
- Witch’s Castle, Portland
Willamette Valley
- Bush House Museum, Salem
- Elsinore Theatre, Salem
Oregon Coast
- Heceta Head Lighthouse, Florence
- Marshfield Pioneer Cemetery, Coos Bay
- Old Wheeler Hotel, Wheeler
- World War II Lookout Bunker, Charleston
- Yaquina Bay Lighthouse, Newport
Southern Oregon
- Darkwing Manor and Morguetorium, Medford
- Lithia Park, Ashland
- Oregon Vortex, Gold Hill
- Schmidt House, Grants Pass
Central Oregon
- McCann House, Bend
- O’Kane Building, Bend
- Old St. Francis School, Bend
- Redmond Hotel, Redmond
Mount Hood–The Gorge
- Columbia Gorge Hotel, Hood River
- Edgefield, Troutdale
Eastern Oregon
- Malheur Butte, Ontario
- Pioneer Park, Pendleton
- Ye Olde Castle Restaurant, Burns
Oregon Haunted Road Trip Travel Guide
Visiting Haunted Sites
Additional Haunted Sites
Ghostly Resources
Recommended Reading
About the Author