5 Unbelievably Creepy Haunted Locations in Nevada

Built in 1859, the Mackay Mansion was originally home to the powerful John Mackay, one of the “Silver Kings” of Virginia City. Today, however, it is now open to the public as a museum

And it is, of course, one of the most haunted places in Nevada.

Naturally, one of the most active ghosts in the mansion is that of John Mackay himself. A portait of Mackay hands proudly in the mansion, and visitors who walk through frequently report encountering an apparition who looks just like him.

He can be seen striding through hallways and rooms—particularly his office—as if he never died. Guests report that he is sometimes trailed by a woman in a maid's uniform, Harriet.

Harriet has an unwavering dedication to keeping the mansion tidy, even after death. It's said that, if a mess is made, it is far more likely to see her apparition, as she must rush in and tend to it.

Mrs. Mackay can also be found in her old home. Dressed in her beautiful Victorian attire, she van be found lounging elegantly in the living room or pacing the second and third floors—making stops at the windows to be seen from outside.

But those aren't the only apparitions on the grounds.

Amidst the opulent decor of the mansion was Mackay's highly coveted safe. This hoard of wealth struck the interest of two burglars, who, thanks to the efforts of a couple of armed guards, would ultimately fail at absconding with Mackay's gold.

These burglars died on the premises, and their spirits remain, haunting the building's lower floor, lingering by the old vault as if hoping to finish the job from beyond the grave.

Visitors will also find that childish laughter can be hear all around the house, most frequently on the third floor. Laughter, of course, that only seems to come from empty rooms.

Tiny footsteps can also be heard in the hallways of the third floor, shuffling in patterns as if children are playing. In one particular bedroom, the sheets are often found undone, as if the bed had just been jumped on.

If it wasn't eerie enough that visitors have claimed to feel these playful children tugging at their clothes, one of the spirits of the little girls can actually be seen, dressed in white, drifting from room to room.

The spirit of a former army colonel haunts the kitchen, while another apparition known simply as the “shadow man” does nothing more than simply move eerily around the home, unsettling guests.

Guests also report unusual shadows and chilling mists in their photos…

Zak Bagans is a paranormal investigator best known as the host of the ghost hunting show Ghost Adventures. But did you know he also owns a haunted museum in Las Vegas?

Originally constructed as a mansion in 1938, the site of Bagans' museum is one of the older buildings in the city. It is a building that is allegedly filled to the brim with ghosts of its former residents, and has the rumored history of occult rituals performed in the basement.

Of course, it's made all the more chilling by the fact that Bagans has then filled it with deeply cursed ephemera from all around the world. Among these objects is a collection that is said to be the most deadly artifacts ever found.

The Pioner Saloon opened back in 1913, and stands as the oldest bar in southern Nevada. As such, it has quite the storied history—and more than a few phantoms.

Many believe that the barstools in this established are being warmed—or perhaps chilled?—by ghosts from Nevada's Wild West past.

One of the saloon's most famous rumored spirits belong to that of Carole Lombard and Clark Gable. Though Carole herself never visit the bar before her death, it was here that her husband sat waiting for her as rescuers searched for her in the wreckage of her plane crash.

Visitors of the saloon say you can hear ghostly crying coming from the women's restroom—crying which is said to belong to Lombard's spirit, who is in languish after waiting so long for her husband to find her. However, Carole is happy to not only share the mirror with guests, but also the scent of her perfume.

Clark's apparition can occasionally be found at the saloon, but far less often. He can be seen sitting at the bar in a state of exhaustion, or gazing longingly at the Lombard tribute wall.

Tragically, their apparitions are never spotted together.

The saloon is also home to the ghost of a victim of a card game gone awry. After this man was caught cheating, he tried to run away with his unfair winnings, only to be gunned down by a fellow player.

In the saloon's walls, you can still find three bullet holes from the shooting, right next to a framed letter from the justice of the peace at the time, who detailed the events of the altercation.

The murdered poker player can be spotted by the bar, sipping a drink right next to the living patrons. When the bar closes for the night, you can hear him slamming doors and stomping through the barroom.

Guests may also encounter the ghostly figure of an old minor donning a wrinkled hat. He doesn't do much else besides appear and reappear around the bar.

The spirit of a woman named Ruby—a prostitute during her time alive—also haunts the bar. She can be seen in various illustrations that decorate the saloon, but her spirit likes to linger primarily around the bathroom next to Carole.

The bathroom is also a hotspot for mysterious shadowy apparitions which loom in the hallway. These shadows are typically accompanied by inexplicable gust of cold air.

Goldfield was once a thriving mining boomtown—and once the biggest city in Nevada. In order to accomodate all of the visitors rushing in for their chance to strike gold, the town erected the Goldfield Hotel in 1908.

At only four stories tall, this hotel isn't as grand as some other may be. But it certainly has a storied history.

Though the hotel hasn't been active since the 1940s, there are plenty of spectral guests still checking in and out.

The most famous tale from the hotel comes from Room 109. This spirits who reside here are allegedly the victims of a horrific, unspeakably, vaguely uncertain crime.

Rumor has it that hotel owner George Wingfield was fond of a certain local prostitute, Elizabeth. But things changed when Elizabeth informed him he had gotten her pregnant.

In order to conceal their affair, Wingfield allegedly chained Elizabeth to Room 109's radiator. Here, she died during childbirth.

As to the fate of their baby, it's said that Wingfield threw the infant in a nearby mining shaft.

As detailed as this story seems to be, there is, however, no historical account. While it's largely regarded as a local legend, that certainly doesn't dismiss the chilling paranormal happenings around the hotel.

Room 109 is well-known for emanating the sounds of a woman's disembodied screams and cries. Many believe this to be Elizabeth wailing for help even after her death.

Some are even lucky enough to see the spirit of who is believed to be Elizabeth, drifting through the halls in a flowing white dress.

Visitors also report the eerie sounds of a baby's cries echoing throughout the hotel. Could this possibly be the spirit of Wingfield's illegitimate child?

You could try asking George himself, whose spirit reportedly lingers behind on the hotel's first floor. You can identify him by the strong stench of cigar smoke that trails behind him—and you may even be lucky enough to stumble across mysterious piles of ash left in his wake.

Be careful on the ground floor, however, as it is also home to a malevolent ghost known as “The Stabber.” This spirit is particularly drawn to the dining room, where they will attack anyone who gets too close to them with a knife.

It is said that one of the hotel's former staff members also haunt the hotel, as they committed suicide inside of the building.

Elsewhere in the hotel you may encounter dark, shadowy, transparent apparitions. These are most commonly spotted running through the halls, but can also be seen through the windows of the lobby.

Visitors further report odd fluctuations in temperature around the hotel, with cold spots coming out of nowhere when a spectral figure is near. You may also encounter objects flinging themselves around the hotel all on their own.

Virginia City's Old Washoe Club was built back in the 1870s as a club for the wealthy.

Today, you'll find plenty of spirits, such as the apparition of a blonde woman known as Lena. In life, Lena was thought to have been a prostitute, but after her death she spends most of her time hanging around the spiral staircase.

It's said poor Lena was actually murdered in one of the building's third floor bedrooms, while her killer committed suicide on the second floor. Her murderer's ghost can be spotted less often.

If you're brave enough to go down into the basement, you may also encounter the spirit of a teenage girl who was murdered down there.

Visitors have also reported the apparition of a young girl in a white dress. Though she is fairly shy, she's known to occasionally touch or grab visitors who walk up the spiral stairs.

The ghost of a former prospector haunts the bar, finding entertainment in mischief. He likes to move around and knock over barstools, but he's polite enough to hold open the bar's swinging doors for women.

Be careful if you order a shot of bourbon, however, as he likes to move them around, too. And if left unattended for too long, the bourbon mysteriously vanishes…