Haunted Places in Lake Almanor West, California



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    Keddie Resort

    Quincy, California

    19.9 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Keddie Resort was reportedly the site of an unsolved murder of a family that occurred in Cabin 28. Ghost writing was said to show up on its walls, chairs moved by themselves, etc. The resort stood empty for a while, but since then, Cabin 28 is said to have been ...


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    Susanville Elk's Club

    Susanville, California

    31.1 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Mount Lassen Hotel

    Susanville, California

    31.2 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Saint Francis Bar and Grill

    Susanville, California

    31.3 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Depot Cafe and Restaurant

    Magalia, California

    35.3 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Magalia Depot, aka Depot Cafe and Restaurant, was a train depot before it became an eatery in 1977. Witnesses here have seen apparitions and heard voices and banging noises, and seen objects fall off shelves. Some employees have had their hair pulled or shoulder grabbed by something invisible, and a ...


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    Cherokee Cemetery

    Oroville, California

    44.6 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Legend has it that in the 1800s, the town sweetheart was murdered, and as punishment, her murderer was burned alive in his house across from the cemetery. Witnesses visiting the cemetery have heard his loud heavy footsteps. Another legend says that those who place flowers at a certain child's grave, ...


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    Goodman House Bed and Breakfast

    Chico, California

    48.3 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The former owner, George Vogelsang, fell down the stairs and died in the late 1950's. He has been reported here ever since. A psychic once picked up that there was the spirit of a kind man and a light presence of a woman; both are harmless. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    California State University - Laxson Auditorium

    Chico, California

    48.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Laxson Auditorium at California State University is believed to be haunted by the spirit of an elderly theatergoer. Performers have noticed her apparition sitting in a balcony seat.


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    Downieville River Inn and Resort

    Downieville, California

    50.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Allegedly haunted, possibly by its former owner dating back from the goldrush days. Reports are that a ghost likes to climb into bed with you at night.


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    Black Ranch Road

    Burney, California

    54.2 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The apparition of a little girl dressed in white is said to appear in the road in front of drivers who have been drinking.


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    Walbridge St

    Red Bluff, California

    55.3 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Many people have seen a little boy in white walking down the road. Many of the homes on the street are old houses used for the Japanese American Internment Camps during world war 2. (Submitted by John W)


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    True Brew

    Corning, California

    55.9 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    I used to live there... it used to be a brothel and its the sister hotel to french gulch the building burned down 3 different times one of the times causing the great fire of corning which burned down the entire city.I was in the kitchen at 2:30 am when ...


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    Anderson City Hall

    Anderson, California

    59.5 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Once an 1800s dance hall, the building that houses Anderson City Hall is said to be haunted by the spirit of a Native American woman and her child, who were murdered on the site long ago. Witnesses have heard residual dancing music and the cries of a child.


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    Cascade Theater

    Redding, California

    66.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The historic theater is rumoured to be haunted by a man in an old-fashioned suit smoking a cigar. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Nevada County Hospital

    Nevada City, California

    67.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    This building has stood for 150 years, but in 2001, its foundation was rocked by a shooting spree which killed two. The building itself is full of asbestos, so if you would like to investigate, protect yourself. Those who were brought to the building's morgue are thought to still be ...


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    National Exchange Hotel

    Nevada City, California

    68 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    This is considered to be the oldest operating hotel in California, and possibly all of the West. Established in 1856, it has been in continuous operation except for a brief period where it was closed down due to fire damage and repaired.  People have reported seeing full body apparitions of ...


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    Stonehouse Brewery

    Nevada City, California

    68.1 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The brewery tunnels underneath the Stonehouse Brewery are said to be haunted by Chinese immigrants who were killed there. The site and its spooky tunnels have been featured on the TV show Ghost Adventures.


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    Holbrooke Hotel

    Grass Valley, California

    70.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The Holbrooke Hotel has a lot of history and a lot of famous former guests. From Ulysses S. Grant to Mark Twain this place did not suffer from a lack of swanky clientele. There are a variety of ghostly rumors that surround this place that was also home ...


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    Del Oro Theatre

    Grass Valley, California

    70.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    This theater is said to be haunted by several resident ghosts.


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    The Round Room

    Grass Valley, California

    76.2 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA


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    Marysville Cemetery

    Marysville, California

    77 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The cemetery here has a few ghosts, multiple have been picked up on EVP. Glowing lights have been picked up on photograph and mysterious figures have been seen roaming about. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Mary Aaron Museum

    Marysville, California

    78.3 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Frank Aaron, who died here, is said to be found in his old room. Voices and footsteps can be heard and full-bodied figures have been seen. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Silver Dollar

    Marysville, California

    78.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Juan Corona, who killed 25 migrant workers near this area, once was associated this building and there's a belief his victims might, also. The building was also once a brothel and some of the former ladies who worked here have been spotted (usually in 19th century attire). (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Donner Memorial State Park

    Truckee, California

    81.5 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    The Richardson House

    Truckee, California

    82.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Century House Inn

    McCloud, California

    85.9 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Built in 1907, the former county hospital is now a bed and breakfast inn. The current owners have reported the spirit of a man roaming the building, and a female guest felt an unseen, unwelcome guest climb into bed with her. The proprietors consulted a doctor who used to ...


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    The Old Mortuary Inn

    Dunsmuir, California

    87.4 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    A series of books have been written about this location's reputation. The inn was once a mortuary; the mortician's wife claimed that the building was haunted and became a recluse until her death. Doors have slammed themselves and local lore still holds true that the ghosts that once terrorized the ...


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    California Theatre

    Dunsmuir, California

    87.6 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    A man and a little girl have been seen here. Employees and theater-goers sometimes get an eerie feeling when they are here. (Submitted by Chris Berglund)


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    Nye Hall - University of Nevada

    Reno, Nevada

    87.9 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Lake Mansion

    Reno, Nevada

    88.6 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Washoe County Courthouse

    Reno, Nevada

    88.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Manzanita Cemetery

    Lincoln, California

    89.4 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Legend has it that a wildfire once skipped this 1800s cemetery, parting to burn completely around it. Dark shadows and strange noises have been reported inside.


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    Latitudes Restaurant Site

    Auburn, California

    92.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    While it was open, people used to report walking past a table where a hooded figure was seated, only to vanish when people did a double-take. It could possibly be the ghost of a teenager who lost her daughter and then would sit in that same exact spot for the ...


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    Hotel Niles

    Alturas, California

    92.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    American River Inn

    Georgetown, California

    93.9 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Host to a long history, this inn is rumored to be situated near the site of a mine shaft that claimed the lives of several miners back in the gold rush days. The inn itself however is believed to be haunted by the ghost of another miner, one who ...


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    Georgetown Fire Department - Station 61

    Georgetown, California

    93.9 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    A ghost has been caught on camera at this fire station. Appearing to be someone who once lived during the town's mining days, he stood near the building, smiled, and pointed at the map while the firefighters were practicing drills.


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    Georgetown Hotel

    Georgetown, California

    94 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Reportedly haunted by the ghost of the former owner. He is often seen throughout the hotel and has a particular affinity for Room 13. Many people claim to have been woken up in the middle of the night when staying in that room.


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    Cal Neva Lodge and Casino

    Crystal Bay, Nevada

    94.6 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Cal Neva Lodge and Casino, reported to be temporarily closed for complete renovations, is said to be haunted by some famous spirits: Frank Sinatra and Marilyn Monroe. Frank Sinatra owned the place in the 1960s and Marilyn Monroe stayed in a cabin here as well. Both Sinatra's and Monroe's cabins ...


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    Bowers Mansion

    New Washoe City, Nevada

    97.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    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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    Prospectors Road

    Garden Valley, California

    98.3 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    According to legend, miners who boasted about striking it rich would walk along this road only to be ambushed. Hikers have reported seeing a phantom miner who points his finger and stalks the living until they are off of the road. Submitted by Chris Berglund


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    Thunderbird Lodge Historical Site

    New Washoe City, Nevada

    99.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Thunderbird Lodge, built in 1936, is haunted by the ghost of a workman who visits the pool room. The man was a painter, and he fell off of a ladder to his death. Other spooky spots are the cook and butler's house, the boathouse, and the lodge stairways, all reported ...


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    Sierra Nevada House

    Coloma, California

    100 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    A variety of haunted activity is reported at the Sierra Nevada House. People claim moving objects, electrical items being turned on and off, and ghostly voices and footsteps.


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    Marshall Gold Discovery Park - Wah Hop Store

    Placerville, California

    100.5 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    At Marshall Gold Discovery Park, the Wah Hop and Man Lee Stores, visitors can see exhibits of the remains of a Chinese colony including mining methods, tools and household articles. Reports say phantom sounds abound here, including murmuring voices and the sound of a meat cleaver chopping on a butchers' ...


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    Robert Bell's General Store

    Coloma, California

    100.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The 1849 brick store building accommodated a large community of gold miners around Sutter's Mill. Many witnesses have reported hearing the phantom sound of a long-gone bell, which some speculate was once an indicator that a customer had come in.


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    Marshall's Monument

    Placerville, California

    100.8 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The Gold Rush started on June 24, 1848, when James Marshall found 2 gold nuggets caught in the waterwheel at the logging mill he operated with John Sutter. From then on, he was followed wherever he went by desperate men who wanted to follow in his footsteps and strike it ...


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    Pioneer Cemetery

    Placerville, California

    101 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    At Pioneer Cemetery, witnesses say an apparition of a lady in a burgundy dress with her hair in a bun comes to, as legend has it, watch over the Schieffer family. She also has been seen by the roadside, beckoning for passersby to come to the cemetery for a visit.


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    Vineyard House

    Placerville, California

    101 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The Vineyard House is rumored to be haunted by its original owners, Robert and Louisa Chalmers. So the famous story goes, Robert Chalmers began to display signs of mental illness, so Louisa chained him up in the basement where he starved to death. Apparitions, strange sounds, screams and clanging have ...


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    Weed Palace Theatre - Radio Star Studios

    Weed, California

    102.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    Built in 1933, the theatre stands on the site of the original building that burnt to the ground during the 1920's. Currently a recording studio owned by music producer Sylvia Massy, various singers and songwriters who have played and sung there have reported encountering paranormal activity. A pop singer ...


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    Black Butte Saloon

    Weed, California

    102.7 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The Black Butte Saloon dates back to 1917, when it was founded by bordello madam Georgia Clark. The place is now rumoured to be haunted by a man who died after being pushed down the staircase, along with a prostitute who was beaten to death in a closet in ...


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    Nevada Governor's Mansion

    Carson City, Nevada

    106 miles from Lake Almanor West, CA

    The mansion, first occupied in 1909 by the family of Governor Denver S. Dickerson, is said to be haunted. The ghosts have been identified as the governor's wife, Mrs. Una Dickerson, and their child, June, who was their only child to be born in the house.


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