Are you brave enough to camp out at a haunted site? If haunting histories excite you, check out this scenic yet spooky state park in Maryland. With a vast history of death, this spot is said to be a place for roaming souls…
Head south to find Point Lookout State Park, located in Scotland, Maryland.
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Summer is a popular time for visitors, with serene water views and opportunities for fishing and camping.
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What many don’t know is that this spot was a prisoner of war camp during the Civil War. Approximately 3,000 people died here, mostly from poor living conditions while being held prisoner.
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Some of the dead are said to still roam the park. Camp here overnight and you may hear unexplained sounds and awake to find boot prints outside of your tent.
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The lighthouse is said to be the most haunted spot. Visitors who have explored here at night have spotted ghostly men wearing Civil War era garb. The men have been seen sitting on the porch, peeking out of the windows, or even pacing back and forth in front of the lighthouse as if they’re keeping watch.
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Others have reported unexplained cold spots when exploring the prison replicas. Sure, it could all be coincidence, or it could be something more unnerving…
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Address:
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11175 Point Lookout Rd
Scotland, MD 20687
If you’re interested in camping overnight at Point Lookout State Park, find more information here.
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