Southwest Montana Ghost Tours

You can find haunted history across Southwest Montana in nearly every town through which you wander, but one of the best ways to truly immerse yourself in this history is to find a guided tour led by locals. No one knows the area, the stories, and the nuances better than the individuals who call this area home. Here are just a few of the haunted tours available as you explore Southwest Montana!

Spooks & Spirits | Butte

Although miners initially flocked to the area in search of gold, copper was king in Butte. Join local historians on Butte’s historic trolley as you explore the historically verified hauntings of the area and enjoy today’s spirits at Headframe Spirits distillery and the local breweries. Small to large groups can participate in this unique experience by appointment. (406)723-3177

Bannack State Park

Bannack’s haunted history has little to do with the extensive mining activity, and more to do with its infamous residents. The State Park offers self-led and ranger-led tours of Montana’s first Territorial Capital. You will learn of Dorothy Dunn, Henry Plummer, and you may encounter some of Bannack’s most illustrious citizens as you explore the remaining structures.

Boulder Hot Springs

Serving as a place where miners, ranchers, and businessmen could come together, this historic inn has sheltered ailing patients, ladies of the evening, and orphans from the 1935 earthquakes. Today you can still stay at the inn, where guests report children’s voices, a plucking at one’s shoulder, ghostly footsteps and a wafting of ethereal perfume.

Old Prison Museum

From 1871 to 1979, inmates at the Montana Territorial Prison left pieces of their souls behind. More than 200 men took their last breaths within these walls, where it’s said the dead are not at rest. Visitors may encounter foul odors, cell doors clanging and heavy footsteps clomping down deserted corridors. Ghost tours and paranormal experiences are offered.

Virginia City / Nevada City

The frenzied energy of the gold rush produced a spirited history in Virginia City. Famous ghosts include a gunslinger, Virginia Slade thundering down the hill on her thoroughbred, and Sister Irene. You can stay with ghosts at the Fairweather or Bonanza Inn where guests have reported strange noises, mysterious footsteps and visions of previous inhabitants.