We have no shortage of creepy places in Alaska, from the dark, empty woods with no one around for miles to seemingly haunted, abandoned gold mines. These are the spookiest, most terrifying places in Alaska to visit if chills are your idea of fun. Make sure you check with local authorities for permission and use all rational safety precautions. These places are terrifying, and for very good reasons.
- Haunted Campground in Whittier
Coy! | Flickr Whittier lies through a long, narrow tunnel through a mountain which spits you out right on the waterfront, usually into a bank of fog. Camp at Whittier Camping & Parking for a paranormal weekend you’ll never forget. You can explore the reportedly haunted town and see for yourself if any of it is true.
Spend The Night At Alaska’s Most Haunted Campground For A Truly Terrifying Experience
- Eerie Juneau Drug
ASL-P87-1007 | Winter and Pond. Photographs, 1893-1943. ASL-PCA-87 | Alaska State Library - Historical Collections Alaska had its own version of the Titanic tragedy when an elegant ship sank suddenly on October 25, 1918. The Princess Sophia set out to travel south down Alaska’s Inside Passage from Skagway to Vancouver, B.C. Instead, the final destination was the icy waters outside Juneau. The victims’ bodies were stored in the basement of Juneau Drug and it is reportedly still haunted by them. The Story Of This Terrible Shipwreck In Alaska Is Absolutely Bone Chilling
- Bear Territory in Chichagof Island
Don Rul | Flickr In Southeast Alaska, a family out for a day-hike met with a life or death attack that forced an 11-year-old to defend his family. This bear covered island is beautiful, but beware the large, dangerous animals that inhabit the area. The Story Behind This 11-Year-Old’s Bear Encounter In Alaska Is Downright Terrifying
- Stormy Adak
Stuart Rankin | Flickr The islands of the Aleutian Chain are often subject to some pretty gnarly storms as this isolated region is a dividing line between the Bering Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. In 1977, a terrible storm hit Adak. The area is subject to high winds any time of year, so storm chasers can head here. Beware, you might not be able to get away for a long time as travel plans are frequently interrupted by the weather.
A Terrifying, Deadly Tropical Storm Struck Alaska In 1977 And No One Saw It Coming
- Abandoned King Island
Ansgar Walk | Wikipedia The secluded community of Ukivok on King Island was left untouched for thousands of years. People that hunted, lived off the land and survived with limited resources lived the Inupiat culture. After the WWII draft and continuous tragedies struck, the community endured tough times that they were never able to recover from. The townsite lays abandoned now in the harsh weather.
The Historic Island Town In Alaska With A Sinister And Terrifying History
- Terrifying Swinging Bridge in Ketchikan
Kevin Wong | Flickr Every year visitors from all over the world come to Southeast Alaska and sign up for these incredible excursions that offer heart-pounding swinging bridges. This epic adventure is filled with natural beauty, stunning viewing and top-notch service that can be expected. You will definitely be scared as you gaze down to the rainforest canopy below.
These Terrifying Swinging Bridges In Alaska Will Make Your Stomach Drop
- One of the most Deadly Highways in the World: The Dalton
Peter Waterman | Flickr The Dalton is icy, rough and heads north from the interior of Alaska all the way to the northern coast. This highway has a lot of appeal to the adventure seeker, but is definitely not safe, easy, or for the faint-of-heart.
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- The Terrifying Rough Seas
Megan | Flickr There are a lot of extremes in Alaska, and plenty of these experiences will make your palms sweat and your heart race. The rough seas off Alaska’s coast will have you biting your nails. Just imagine if you actually were experiencing these views.
8 Terrifying Views In Alaska That Will Make Your Palms Sweat
- Secrets in the Talkeetna Mountains
fritzcat | Flickr A 25-foot sea monster was just discovered in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska and you won’t believe it! This sea monster looks exactly like what we’ve always pictured the Loch Ness Monster to look like. The creature that was found buried under millions of years of earth and clay was a marine dinosaur known as an Elasmosaurs. Visit the mountains they were discovered in for a thrilling adventure.
What Was Just Discovered In The Alaskan Mountains Is Terrifying And Amazing
- Abandoned Ghost Town Portlock
Travis | Flickr The abandoned ghost town Portlock has only a few rotting houses left of the once vibrant village. The town thrived until everyone abandoned the village in 1950, with most residents moving to nearby villages down the coast. An unexplained hairy creature continuously assaulted and stalked the villagers until they all abandoned the area.
This Abandoned Ghost Town In Alaska Is Downright Bone Chilling
- Tragic Manly Hot Springs
Bryan McLellan | Flickr Manley Hot Springs is a town of less than 100 that lies at the end of the Elliott Highway and is most famous for the gorgeous hot springs that bubble up from the ground into spacious tubs in a greenhouse. But, the other reason the name rings out is the terrible murder of many of the residents in a killing spree in the 1980s. This horrible day lives on in the minds of those who were around at the time and those who choose to live there now.
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- Eerie Pilgrim Hot Springs
Sir Mildred Pierce | Flickr Pilgrim Hot Springs boasts a thermal hot springs which made it possible to house a large mission community from 1918 through the 1920’s. There was a church, several dormitories, an orphanage and greenhouses, all heated by the Earth. Now this spot is abandoned, spooky, and sinking into the bog in Western Alaska.
Visit These 9 Creepy Ghost Towns In Alaska At Your Own Risk
- Haunted Historic Anchorage Hotel
Historic Anchorage Hotel Facebook | Frank P. Flavin 2012 — The Historic Anchorage Hotel survived the treacherous 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and then the real creepiness started happening. Over the years there have been so many ghost sightings that hotel now keeps a log at the front desk to document all of the eerie experiences. Visit this charming historic hotel and see for yourself.
The Story Behind This Haunted Historic Hotel In Alaska Is Truly Creepy
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Coy! | Flickr
Whittier lies through a long, narrow tunnel through a mountain which spits you out right on the waterfront, usually into a bank of fog. Camp at Whittier Camping & Parking for a paranormal weekend you’ll never forget. You can explore the reportedly haunted town and see for yourself if any of it is true.
Spend The Night At Alaska’s Most Haunted Campground For A Truly Terrifying Experience
ASL-P87-1007 | Winter and Pond. Photographs, 1893-1943. ASL-PCA-87 | Alaska State Library - Historical Collections
Alaska had its own version of the Titanic tragedy when an elegant ship sank suddenly on October 25, 1918. The Princess Sophia set out to travel south down Alaska’s Inside Passage from Skagway to Vancouver, B.C. Instead, the final destination was the icy waters outside Juneau. The victims’ bodies were stored in the basement of Juneau Drug and it is reportedly still haunted by them. The Story Of This Terrible Shipwreck In Alaska Is Absolutely Bone Chilling
Don Rul | Flickr
In Southeast Alaska, a family out for a day-hike met with a life or death attack that forced an 11-year-old to defend his family. This bear covered island is beautiful, but beware the large, dangerous animals that inhabit the area. The Story Behind This 11-Year-Old’s Bear Encounter In Alaska Is Downright Terrifying
Stuart Rankin | Flickr
The islands of the Aleutian Chain are often subject to some pretty gnarly storms as this isolated region is a dividing line between the Bering Sea to the north and the Pacific Ocean to the south. In 1977, a terrible storm hit Adak. The area is subject to high winds any time of year, so storm chasers can head here. Beware, you might not be able to get away for a long time as travel plans are frequently interrupted by the weather.
A Terrifying, Deadly Tropical Storm Struck Alaska In 1977 And No One Saw It Coming
Ansgar Walk | Wikipedia
The secluded community of Ukivok on King Island was left untouched for thousands of years. People that hunted, lived off the land and survived with limited resources lived the Inupiat culture. After the WWII draft and continuous tragedies struck, the community endured tough times that they were never able to recover from. The townsite lays abandoned now in the harsh weather.
The Historic Island Town In Alaska With A Sinister And Terrifying History
Kevin Wong | Flickr
Every year visitors from all over the world come to Southeast Alaska and sign up for these incredible excursions that offer heart-pounding swinging bridges. This epic adventure is filled with natural beauty, stunning viewing and top-notch service that can be expected. You will definitely be scared as you gaze down to the rainforest canopy below.
These Terrifying Swinging Bridges In Alaska Will Make Your Stomach Drop
Peter Waterman | Flickr
The Dalton is icy, rough and heads north from the interior of Alaska all the way to the northern coast. This highway has a lot of appeal to the adventure seeker, but is definitely not safe, easy, or for the faint-of-heart.
14 Terrifying Things In Alaska That Can (And Just Might) Kill You
Megan | Flickr
There are a lot of extremes in Alaska, and plenty of these experiences will make your palms sweat and your heart race. The rough seas off Alaska’s coast will have you biting your nails. Just imagine if you actually were experiencing these views.
8 Terrifying Views In Alaska That Will Make Your Palms Sweat
fritzcat | Flickr
A 25-foot sea monster was just discovered in the Talkeetna Mountains of Alaska and you won’t believe it! This sea monster looks exactly like what we’ve always pictured the Loch Ness Monster to look like. The creature that was found buried under millions of years of earth and clay was a marine dinosaur known as an Elasmosaurs. Visit the mountains they were discovered in for a thrilling adventure.
What Was Just Discovered In The Alaskan Mountains Is Terrifying And Amazing
Travis | Flickr
The abandoned ghost town Portlock has only a few rotting houses left of the once vibrant village. The town thrived until everyone abandoned the village in 1950, with most residents moving to nearby villages down the coast. An unexplained hairy creature continuously assaulted and stalked the villagers until they all abandoned the area.
This Abandoned Ghost Town In Alaska Is Downright Bone Chilling
Bryan McLellan | Flickr
Manley Hot Springs is a town of less than 100 that lies at the end of the Elliott Highway and is most famous for the gorgeous hot springs that bubble up from the ground into spacious tubs in a greenhouse. But, the other reason the name rings out is the terrible murder of many of the residents in a killing spree in the 1980s. This horrible day lives on in the minds of those who were around at the time and those who choose to live there now.
The Tiny Town In Alaska With A Terribly Creepy Past
Sir Mildred Pierce | Flickr
Pilgrim Hot Springs boasts a thermal hot springs which made it possible to house a large mission community from 1918 through the 1920’s. There was a church, several dormitories, an orphanage and greenhouses, all heated by the Earth. Now this spot is abandoned, spooky, and sinking into the bog in Western Alaska.
Visit These 9 Creepy Ghost Towns In Alaska At Your Own Risk
Historic Anchorage Hotel Facebook | Frank P. Flavin 2012 —
The Historic Anchorage Hotel survived the treacherous 1964 Good Friday Earthquake and then the real creepiness started happening. Over the years there have been so many ghost sightings that hotel now keeps a log at the front desk to document all of the eerie experiences. Visit this charming historic hotel and see for yourself.
The Story Behind This Haunted Historic Hotel In Alaska Is Truly Creepy
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