Haunted Places in Whitewood, South Dakota



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    Wild Bill's Saloon and Steakhouse

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.2 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Patrons and staff have reported an arcade machine in this saloon that plays by itself for hours when there is no one around and when the building has closed for the night. Strange flashing lights have been seen by people from outside in the street, and it is rumoured ...


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    Saloon #10

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.3 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Ghostly phenomena reported here includes ghostly voices and a piano that plays by itself. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Fairmont Hotel

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.3 miles from Whitewood, SD

    The building has a room that was the scene of a violent murder, and people have reported having objects thrown at them and encountering an evil presence. Staff and guests ghostly activity of the third floor, and many have seen the restless apparition of Maggie Broadcaster pacing an upstairs corridor, ...


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    Mount Moriah Cemetery

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.3 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Several popular Wild West characters have been buried here, including Wild Bill Hickock, Calamity Jane, Potato Creek Johnny and Seth Bullock. Folks say you can't set foot on these grounds without an eerie feeling that their ghostly eyes are upon you.


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    The Bullock Hotel

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.3 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Folks say original owner Seth Bullock, who passed away in 1919, still remains in his hotel. Apparitions and orbs have been seen and an eerie presence has been felt, although witnesses say the ghost is not harmful. Ghost tours are held here regularly.


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    Franklin Hotel

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.4 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Guests have reported hearing footsteps following them around the historic hotel. A housekeeper quit after seeing a man in period clothing watching her while she was cleaning. People walking past have reported the sensation of being watched. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Adams House

    Deadwood, South Dakota

    7.5 miles from Whitewood, SD

    The 1893 Queen Anne Victorian Adams Mansion was built by entrepreneur Harris Franklin. Former owner W.E. Adams, who died of a stroke here, is said to have never left. When his wife Mary heard his spirit, out of respect for his privacy, she closed up the house and moved out, ...


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    Black Hills State University

    Spearfish, South Dakota

    11.7 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Students say the all-male Wenonah Cook dorm it is haunted by the ghost of a woman. They say her screams can sometimes be heard, and along with them may come the smell of decaying flesh.


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    Sioux San Hospital

    Rapid City, South Dakota

    32.2 miles from Whitewood, SD

    It began in 1898 as a boarding school for Native Americans, but was turned into a sanitarium in 1933. In 1939 it was converted to a hospital for Native Americans with TB; then in the 1960s, it closed and stayed empty for a time. Currently it is a hospital. Reports ...


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    Sports Rock Pizza - Hooky Jacks

    Rapid City, South Dakota

    33.1 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Reported to be the oldest building in town, the local hangout housed in an 1800s structure is said to be haunted by John “Hooky Jack” Leary, a former local policeman and night watchman who once lived in the building until he died in a 1928 car accident. His apparition has ...


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    Sanford's

    Rapid City, South Dakota

    33.1 miles from Whitewood, SD

    This diner is believed to be haunted by several spirits, although the origin of the haunting is as of yet unknown. Staff have reported plates flying off shelves, disembodied footsteps and the apparition of a man in a green jacket walking up and down the corridor. (Submitted by Callum Swift)


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    Hotel Alex Johnson

    Rapid City, South Dakota

    33.3 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Site of a "white lady" haunting, allegedly the ghost of a young woman who jumped or was thrown from the window of room 812. She is often seen wandering the halls in a white gown, and the room associated with her has numerous report of haunted activity, including the ...


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    Elks Theatre

    Rapid City, South Dakota

    33.3 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Although this historic theatre has been remodeled on several occasions since its opening in the early twentieth century, patrons and staff say the resident ghost has never left. Known fondly as 'Jimmy', staff claim the spirit is benevolent, and is occasionally seen seated in the main theatre after closing hours. (Submitted ...


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    Alpine Inn

    Hill City, South Dakota

    36.6 miles from Whitewood, SD

    The second floor of this inn is said to be haunted. Witnesses have reported that the lights have gone out unexpectedly, and they have also heard disembodied footsteps and voices.


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    1880 Train

    Hill City, South Dakota

    36.7 miles from Whitewood, SD

    The 1880 train was the first locomotive steam engine brought into the region by a bull team. Employees in the Highliner Eatery, located in an actual train car, say they have seen the apparition of a man in a brown suit.


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    Mount Rushmore Brewing Company - Hill City Harley Davidson

    Hill City, South Dakota

    36.7 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Formerly a restaurant and now a Harley-Davidson store, this building is no stranger to the spooky: It was once a funeral home and crematory. Reports say the crematory is still visible in the basement, and employees say objects move and strange noises are heard here. When the place housed pool ...


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    Keystone Cemetery

    Keystone, South Dakota

    41.4 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Many workers who died during the construction of Mt. Rushmore are buried in this cemetery that overlooks the Mount itself. It is said that visitors who have taken video of this graveyard have caught images of ghostly figures and faces.


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    Black Hills Playhouse

    Custer, South Dakota

    46.4 miles from Whitewood, SD

    This historic building was once Camp Lodge, Depression-era housing for unemployed men who were to work on the then-new national parks system. One of the workmen's daughters is said to haunt the playhouse's costume room. The ghost likes to lay out certain costumes in the night, which are found by ...


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    Devils Tower

    Devils Tower, Wyoming

    53 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Reports have been made of strange supernatural activity surrounding this rock formation. One visitor reported having been chased away from the base of the rock at dusk. His pursuers were devilish black figures who laughed demonically and ran twice as fast as the fastest humans.


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    Villa Theresa Guest House

    Hot Springs, South Dakota

    71.2 miles from Whitewood, SD

    Not currently open, Villa Theresa Guest House has also been A Dakota Dream B&B and The Total House. Some reports say the place is for sale at $189,000. It is said to be haunted by many spirits, and several apparitions have been seen.


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