Washington might be all about coffee, rain, and mountain views but let’s be real, it’s also seriously haunted.
We’re talking creaky mansions, spooky hotels, abandoned ghost towns, and old buildings where the lights turn on by themselves.
Some of these places have tragic backstories, while others just give you the chills for no good reason.
But all of them have one thing in common: people swear they’ve seen, heard, or felt something they can’t explain.
So if you love a good ghost story, or just want to know where not to spend the night alone, keep reading because these are the creepiest spots in all of Washington.
1. Mount Baker Theatre, Bellingham
Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham is a 1920s Spanish-style theater that has red velvet seats, golden chandeliers, and a giant Wurlitzer organ that still plays.
Located downtown near the water, people say it’s haunted by a friendly ghost named Judy, who used to work there and still loves the spotlight.
The place opened in 1927 and has survived everything from silent films to ghost searching, and even got a major glow-up in the ’90s to keep it looking fancy.
Some say you can hear weird footsteps backstage or see flickering lights when no one’s around so if you go, keep your eyes open (and maybe bring a flashlight).
2. Northern State Hospital, Sedro-Woolley
Just 40 minutes southeast in Sedro-Woolley, things get way creepier at Northern State Hospital, a former mental institution that looks straight out of a horror movie.
Hidden in the woods, this massive campus opened in 1912 and once housed over 2,000 patients, with more than 1,400 of them being buried in its on-site cemetery.
The buildings are mostly abandoned now, with shattered windows, peeling paint, and long hallways that feel unsettlingly quiet.
Locals say they’ve seen shadowy figures, heard whispers, and felt sudden cold spots so if you’re into ghost hunting, this place is basically your Super Bowl.
3. Manresa Castle, Port Townsend
If spooky hospitals aren’t your thing but haunted hotels are, Manresa Castle in Port Townsend is both super elegant and creepy.
Built in 1892 as a fancy private home, it later became a Jesuit monastery (yes, monks), and is now a hotel you can stay in (with ghosts, of course).
Guests in Room 306 report TVs flicking on, strange knocks, and ghostly figures, while the attic is said to be haunted by a nun who supposedly jumped to her death.
The castle looks charming on the outside with its turrets and ivy-covered walls, but inside? Let’s just say it’s not only the wind making those floorboards creak.
4. Walker-Ames House, Poulsbo
And if you’re still chasing chills, the Walker-Ames House in Poulsbo will definitely mess with your nerves.
This spooky Queen Anne-style house was built in the 1880s, but don’t be fooled by its sweet exterior because inside, it’s all ghost stories and cold drafts.
No one’s lived here in years, but lights still flicker, doors slam without warning, and paranormal teams have picked up eerie voices saying stuff like “get out.”
It’s locked up tight most of the time, but if you get the chance to tour it, don’t be surprised if you feel like you’re being watched.
5. The Rucker Mansion, Everett
Next up is The Rucker Mansion in Everett which is a beautiful hilltop house with a seriously creepy backstory.
Built in 1904 by one of Everett’s founding families, this place features grand staircases, stained glass, and is rumored to have eerie ghost sightings.
Guests have described hearing unexplained footsteps, doors locking on their own, and cold air rushing through closed rooms.
It’s privately owned now, so you can’t just stroll in—but if you’re walking by at night and see a shadow in the window? That might not be one of the owners.
6. The Oxford Saloon, Snohomish
If you’re into haunted hangouts, The Oxford Saloon in Snohomish is calling your name—just maybe don’t go alone.
Originally a general store in the early 1900s, this place is now a cozy bar with far more ghosts than customers.
The most famous spirit is a former police officer named Henry, who was stabbed here during a bar fight and people say he still hangs out by the stairs.
With flickering lights and music that plays by itself, don’t be shocked if your drink suddenly slides across the table.
7. Monte Cristo Ghost Town
If you’re ready for creepy forests, Monte Cristo Ghost Town is your next haunted adventure. Just be prepared to hike for it.
Located in the North Cascades, this once-booming gold mining town from the 1890s is now a crumbling ghost town surrounded by misty trees and rusting equipment.
It’s a 4-mile trek to get there, and people have reported hearing pickaxes, spotting shadowy figures near the cabins, and an unshakable sense of being watched.
There’s no cell service, no lights, and definitely no tour guides—just you, the mountains, and maybe the ghosts of miners who never found their fortune.
8. The Wellington Avalanche Site
Just when you thought it couldn’t get more chilling, the Wellington Avalanche Site near Stevens Pass brings the ghost stories and the snow.
Back in 1910, this tiny railroad town was hit by the deadliest avalanche in U.S. history, burying two trains and killing 96 people in the middle of the night.
Today, all that’s left are the ghostly remains of the old tracks and tunnel, plus a quiet trail lined with memorial signs.
Hikers have reported hearing train whistles with no trains in sight, footsteps crunching behind them, and the sound of voices carried by the wind.
9. Hotel Sorrento, Seattle
If you’re craving something haunted but a little more high-end, Hotel Sorrento in Seattle is pure vintage glam (with a serious ghostly twist).
Opened in 1909, this swanky hotel has welcomed everyone from artists to politicians, but it’s also famously haunted by Seattle-born writer Alice B. Toklas.
Guests have reported seeing her ghost wandering the fourth floor in old-timey attire, and some claim that lights flicker and their wine glasses move on their own.
It’s still a working hotel, so you can actually stay the night… just don’t be surprised if the elevator stops unexpectedly or your room turns cold for no reason.
10. Old City Hall, Tacoma
Prefer your hauntings with a side of civic history? Old City Hall in Tacoma brings the drama with ghosts, tower bells, and all.
This Romanesque-style building from 1893 used to be the center of city business, but now it’s mostly empty…except for the spirits people say still linger inside.
Security guards have reported hearing phones ringing in offices that don’t have service, lights behaving strangely, and eerie figures roaming the corridors.
Sometimes the clock chimes at weird hours with no one around to wind it, so if footsteps echo on the marble floors, well… you’re likely not alone.
11. Thornewood Castle, Lakewood
The journey gets darker at Thornewood Castle in Lakewood.
Built in the early 1900s with pieces of a 400-year-old English manor (yep, it was shipped brick by brick), this place is fancy and famously haunted.
Guests have reported seeing mirrors reflect people who aren’t there and hearing whispers in empty rooms.
Some have even spotted the original owner’s wife gliding through the gardens in a long, white dress.
It’s now a bed-and-breakfast, so you can stay the night if you’re brave but between the creaky staircases and the ghostly guests, don’t expect much sleep.
12. Paradise Inn, Mount Rainier National Park
Are you up for a haunted stay with jaw-dropping mountain views? Paradise Inn at Mount Rainier National Park is the perfect place.
This rustic lodge, opened in 1917, sits right at the base of the mountain, surrounded by snowy peaks and a dense forest that becomes scarily dark after sunset.
Guests have talked about flickering lights in empty rooms, ghostly footsteps in the halls, and a sense of someone standing behind them when no one’s there.
It might be called “Paradise,” but once the sun goes down and the wind howls through the trees, it feels a lot more like the set of a very spooky movie.
13. The Campbell House, Spokane
Lastly, over in Spokane, The Campbell House might look like a perfectly preserved piece of 1890s luxury, but behind those fancy curtains, the vibes get real weird.
This is part of the Northwest Museum of Arts and Culture, and while it’s full of antique furniture, visitors and staff say it also holds something unseen.
People have reported sudden cold spots, lights that flicker during tours, and a ghostly woman in black watching from the upstairs windows.
It’s all very elegant on the outside, but step inside and you might just leave with goosebumps.
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