Brown Mountain Lights

Lenoir, NC · Ghost Lights

It is said that the ghostly orbs that come out of the mountains are the spirits of Cherokee Indian maidens searching for their lost loves. The ghost lights are reported to date back to the 1200, when a big battle claimed the lives of many Indian warriors. The area also has been thought to be a location of alien activity. Wiseman's View on Linville Mountain is said to be the best vantage point for seeing the lights.

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Geographic Information

Address
Pisgah National Forest
Lenoir, NC 28645
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GPS
35.9212266, -81.7339853
County
Caldwell County, North Carolina
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Quick Answers

Is Brown Mountain Lights really haunted?
Visitors rate Brown Mountain Lights at 83.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 8 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Brown Mountain Lights located?
The address is Pisgah National Forest, Lenoir, NC 28645. GPS coordinates: 35.9212266, -81.7339853.
What kind of haunted place is Brown Mountain Lights?
Brown Mountain Lights is listed under Ghost Lights in our North Carolina section.
What is the nearest town to Brown Mountain Lights?
Gamewell, NC is the closest town, about 8.5 miles away, with Lenoir (10.9 mi.) and Cajahs Mountain (12.3 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (8)

  • WeirdlyAwesomeNC |

    This is one place I haven't been, but I definitely want to, if only for research purposes.

  • Mel |

    Me and several members of my family have seen these lights! It has to be a clear night.

    • no name |

      The right atmospheric conditions must exist to see this natural phenomena.

  • Annie South |

    I've seen them 5 times, 3 sightings from the Highway 181 overlook and twice from Table Rock. Too cool. Once, a light even jumped above the mtn and burst, silently in the air. Check 'em out!

  • supergamer5276pc |

    I havn't seen it, but right now I wanna go! right now I want to get a scare. ANYTHING IS POSSIBLE!!!

  • Nicholas |

    Check out Ethereal Crack in Hickory NC, we do ghosts and supernatural tours. This is one of the many locations we cover. Lets discover the meaning behind the mystery together, Nick.
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  • Adam |

    Seen them on many occasions. A word of caution if you go to Wiseman's view, the road can be pretty washed out so it's "wise" to have 4 wheel drive. Best time in my opinion is in the winter, when no one is camping. Just you and the lights.

  • Heather Almond |

    We went this past April. It was amazing. We got to see the lights. They weren’t very active. But it was awesome anyway. My daughter and I were thrilled!

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