Is Devil's Canyon really haunted?

Visitors rate Devil's Canyon at 82.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 5 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.

Where is Devil's Canyon located?

The address is Off 11th St E, McCook, NE. GPS coordinates: 40.27008017, -100.61207896.

What kind of haunted place is Devil's Canyon?

Devil's Canyon is listed under Miscellaneous in our Nebraska section.

What is the nearest town to Devil's Canyon?

McCook, NE is the closest town, about 4.8 miles away, with Indianola (10.6 mi.) and Culbertson (12.3 mi.) also nearby.

Devil's Canyon - McCook, NE

A dirt road located 7 miles north of McCook on East 11th Street leads to what locals have named Devil's Canyon. Its story is old and sad: Over 100 years ago a man is said to have killed his wife and kids here, then killed himself. Nicknamed The Duke, his ghost is said to be a shadowy figure who plays tricks on passersby and causes mechanical objects to malfunction.

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Geographic Information

Address

Off 11th St E
McCook, NE
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GPS

40.27008017, -100.61207896

County

Red Willow County County, Nebraska

Nearest Towns

McCook, NE (4.8 mi.)
Indianola, NE (10.6 mi.)
Culbertson, NE (12.3 mi.)
Bartley, NE (15.9 mi.)
Danbury, NE (19.3 mi.)
Stockville, NE (21.8 mi.)
Trenton, NE (22.1 mi.)
Lebanon, NE (23.3 mi.)
Cambridge, NE (23.5 mi.)
Curtis, NE (25.4 mi.)

Quick Answers

Is Devil's Canyon really haunted?: Visitors rate Devil's Canyon at 82.9 out of 100 on our EHP (Estimated Haunted Probability) scale. So far 5 people have shared firsthand experiences from this location in the comments.
Where is Devil's Canyon located?: The address is Off 11th St E, McCook, NE. GPS coordinates: 40.27008017, -100.61207896.
What kind of haunted place is Devil's Canyon?: Devil's Canyon is listed under Miscellaneous in our Nebraska section.
What is the nearest town to Devil's Canyon?: McCook, NE is the closest town, about 4.8 miles away, with Indianola (10.6 mi.) and Culbertson (12.3 mi.) also nearby.

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Comments (5)

Eric | October 11, 2015

There is a legend that satanic worship and witch craft of black magic happened up there that there is a cave like hole in the canyon that maybe a source of the evil that has happened
Jeff | October 9, 2016

I've camped out there in the cave. Nothing happened. Years later the man made dug out "cave" has eroded away.
Todd Gould | October 16, 2016

was asking my wife who is a life long resident of the area . I did not tell her anything I just mentioned the name. as I was reading the story she said there was a road where she does not care for because she had problems with her car. mind you she said it wile I was reading the description. very creepy to me
- mike catchings | May 2, 2017
  
  hello todd gould ... question what road are you talking about in that area me and my fiance are new to the mccook area and interested in doing some late night ghost filming ... any information on other haunted places in the area or more detailed information on devils canyon please email me at mikecatchings1989@gmail.com
  - LISA A FELICE | June 24, 2018
    
    Off 11th...towards BoxElder cemetery!! Spooky as heck..has problems with our car as teenagers out there...always one of my favorite places to visit when I'm home.

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