Haunted SD

Haunted places in South Dakota

Deadwood, once a lawless gold camp in the Black Hills, is the heart of South Dakota's ghost stories, with gunfighters and lawmen still on the scene.

Historic Bullock Hotel

Historic hotel Deadwood, SD

Seth Bullock, Deadwood's first sheriff, opened this hotel in 1895. Guests and staff report Bullock himself, who is said to appear when employees slack off, along with whistling and footsteps in the halls.

Visiting: Operating hotel and casino, with ghost tours offered seasonally.Official site →

Mount Moriah Cemetery

Cemetery Deadwood, SD

Mount Moriah is the resting place of Wild Bill Hickok, Calamity Jane and Seth Bullock, perched on a hill above town. Visitors tell of strange lights and an uneasy feeling among the old markers.

Visiting: Open to visitors in season for a small fee; check local hours.

Ghost stories are shared as folklore. Hours, tours and access change — always check with the site before you go, and never enter private or closed property.

Haunted places in nearby states

Iowa →Nebraska →North Dakota →Wyoming →All 50 states →

More frights: American legends · haunted attractions & events · build a haunted house at home