New Jersey is home to some of the most haunted and creepiest spots in the country, so much that we have our own dedicated site for weird, abandoned, and haunted areas in the state. Don’t let the Halloween season end without visiting one of these haunted spots in New Jersey!
If you want to check out Jersey City haunted spots, make sure to check out last year’s Haunted article.
Pine Barrens
The Pine Barrens reserve is home to the legend of the Jersey Devil, a creature that’s haunted the Barrens for nearly 300 years. There are also plenty of ghost towns within the Pine Barrens to explore and see what once was.
Devil’s Tower – Alpine
The Devil’s Tower is said to be home to some paranormal activity and sightings. It all starts with owner Manuel Rionda and his wife Harriet, who is said to haunt the tower. Other legends include a ghost sighting and Satanic rituals. Drive around the tower or walk around a few times for a possible sighting.
Burlington County Prison Museum – Mount Holly
With over 150 years of executions, rehab, and escapes, the Burlington County Prison is bound to have some spirits lurking through the halls. The prison has been turned into a museum, so you can actually take a self-guided tour or arrange for a guided tour.
Gates of Hell – Clifton
Urban legend says the storm drains are actually the gates of hell belonging to the devil. Walk through the Gates of Hell and you’ll find satanic symbols and graffiti along the walls. If you decide to visit, be careful – it can get slippery.
Trenton Psychiatric Hospital – Trenton
Still functioning, the Trenton Psychiatric Hospital is home to a disturbing history. In the early 1900s, Dr. Henry Cotton had patients’ teeth removed (among other body parts) and it continued until 1960. Patients were maimed and mutilated based on his own theories behind the cause of mental illnesses. Some parts of the hospital have been abandoned, including the Forst building.
Clinton Road – West Milford
Clinton Road has been described as one of the most haunted streets you could ever visit, probably for the eeriness of the area in the dead of night. With tales of ghosts, phantom trucks, and cults, it’s one of those spots you have to check out yourself. Drive through Dead Man’s Curve, look at the remains of Cross Castle, or walk through Ghost Boy Bridge.
Snake Hill – Secaucus
Snake Hill was home to an asylum and was the grave to thousands of patients and other individuals. Who knows what might still lurk beneath the ground?
