Old Montana State Prison Ghost Hunt, Deer Lodge, Montana
Join Haunted Rooms America at Montana’s notorious Old Montana State Prison, where the tragic 1959 riot culminates a century of dark history within its massive sandstone walls. Experience full-bodied apparitions, unexplained physical encounters, and haunting EVPs in this imposing fortress of forgotten souls.
Event time: 8 PM – 2 AM MT
18 and over, or 16 with a responsible adult.
Old Montana State Prison Ghost Hunt
A Journey into the Fortress of Forgotten Souls
Step into the imposing shadows of Old Montana State Prison, where history’s darkest chapters continue to echo through time. Rising from the frontier landscape of Deer Lodge, Montana, this formidable fortress has stood as a silent witness to over a century of human drama, tragedy, and redemption.
A Historical Gateway to the Paranormal
Built in 1870 during Montana’s territorial days, the prison’s massive sandstone walls – four and a half feet thick – have contained some of the West’s most notorious criminals. Within these forbidding boundaries, countless stories of violence, desperation, and lost hope have seeped into the very foundation of this haunting institution.
The prison’s most infamous moment came on April 16, 1959, when inmates Jerry Myles and Lee Smart led a desperate riot that would forever change the facility’s history. In a terrifying 36-hour siege, they and their accomplices took 23 hostages, including prison employees and fellow inmates. The uprising reached its tragic climax in the Death Tower, where Myles and Smart’s fatal murder-suicide left an indelible psychic imprint that paranormal investigators still encounter today.
Paranormal Activity That Defies Explanation
Featured on Ghost Adventures, the Old Montana State Prison has earned its reputation as one of America’s most actively haunted locations. The intensity and intelligence of the spiritual activity here has left even seasoned investigators in awe:
– Full-bodied apparitions have been witnessed patrolling the cell blocks
– Investigators report being physically touched and pushed by unseen forces
– Some of the clearest EVP (Electronic Voice Phenomenon) recordings ever captured
– Inexplicable sounds of chains, footsteps, and voices echo through empty corridors
Your Exclusive Investigation Experience
Join us for an unprecedented overnight investigation of this paranormal hotspot. Your exclusive access includes:
– The Death Tower – Where the spirits of Myles and Smart are said to remain
– Maximum Security – Home to the prison’s most dangerous inhabitants
– The Hole – Isolation cells where broken spirits still linger
– The Chapel – Where prayers went unanswered
– The Administration House – Center of prison operations and tragedy
What’s Included in Your Ghost Hunt
- Exclusive overnight access to the most active areas
- Group vigils led by experienced investigators
- Opportunity for solo investigations (always with a partner for safety)
- Access to professional ghost hunting equipment
- Historical and paranormal briefing
- Unlimited refreshments and snacks throughout the night
- Use of EMF readers and trigger objects
- Potential participation in psychic medium sessions (when available)
Optional Estes Method sessions run by our team during free roam.
Equipment and recording: Guests are welcome to bring their own ghost hunting equipment (EMF meters, spirit boxes, REM pods and similar). For the privacy of other guests and venue security, photography, video and audio recording are not permitted at any point during the event.
A Word of Caution
The spiritual energy within these walls is powerfully active and intelligent. The experiences you may encounter could leave a lasting impression. This investigation is not for the faint of heart – but for those brave enough to face the darkness, the Old Montana State Prison offers an unparalleled opportunity to connect with history’s restless spirits.
Join us for a night behind bars – where history, tragedy, and the supernatural converge in one of Montana’s most haunting locations. Will you answer when the spirits call?
*Space is limited for this exclusive investigation. Reserve your spot today to ensure your chance to investigate one of America’s most actively haunted former prisons.*
Event Details
What’s Included?
For just $129 you will enjoy the following:
- A full night of ghost hunting with the Haunted Rooms America team,
- Group vigils and experiments, guided by our experienced team,
- Use of our traditional and state-of-the-art paranormal equipment,
- Free time to investigate at the end of the night,
- Snacks and refreshments are provided at intervals throughout the night.
Event Time: 8:00 PM – 2:00 AM MT
Event Location: 1104 North Main Street, Deer Lodge, MT 59722
Meet up at the location at the earliest 7:30 PM. There is ample parking available at the venue itself.
What to Bring?
Please bring with you a form of photo ID, and a printed off booking confirmation email (or show this on your phone).
We will be providing you with paranormal equipment to use, however, we will need something of value per group to hold onto as collateral (phone, car keys, watch, etc.)
We will be providing snacks and drinks at intervals throughout the night.
Other than that, just yourself and an open mind!
FAQ
What Should I Expect on a Ghost Hunt?
Become a paranormal investigator for the night like the TV stars of Most Haunted, Ghost Adventures, or TAPS Ghost Hunters.
Use some of the specialized equipment and be guided by experienced paranormal investigators who will share their knowledge, techniques and experiences of hunting for ghosts or spirits.
Feel free to bring along any of your own equipment including but not limited to EVP recorders, flashlights, cameras or video cameras.
Bring extra clothing as in some parts old buildings may get cold but please refrain from wearing clothing that can cause distracting sounds. Many old buildings have a story to tell and we will supply them to you along with of course the ghost stories.
There will be breaks and light refreshments are provided.
We are not out to try and convince the world of the existence of an afterlife. That’s for you to decide.
We can be Sceptical and logical yet open to other beliefs and prayers of protection will be carried out.
We do not perform tricks and will not be running around with sheets on our heads!
You will be with like-minded people looking for the answer “is there really an afterlife”?
However much we try unfortunately we can’t guarantee that members of the spirit world will make their presence known but we can at least guarantee that you will experience a fun and interesting night.
Do I receive an actual ticket?
The event is ticketless. Your proof of booking is your booking confirmation email. You will also receive an email with important information prior to your event, usually the week of.
Is there any age limit of who can attend these events?
The age limit is 18 years and over.
Will there be a Medium at the event?
All events listed on Haunted Rooms are hosted by experienced Hosts and Professional Psychic/Clairvoyant Mediums. However sometimes a Medium(s) may not always be present – but as usual, you will be in very safe hands with our experienced Hosts who have a wealth of knowledge and are fully trained in all aspects of professional public ghost hunting events and experience nights.
Can I sleep at an event?
Unless it is otherwise stated, events don’t include sleepover.
Will I see a Ghost?
Unfortunately, the activity will not just happen on command, however using the various experiments and experienced hosts on the events, everything will be done to offer the best chance of spiritual activity.
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Paulina and her staff were amazing. The location and experience was superb. Cannot wait to see them again!
My friend and I purchased the VIP tickets for overnight experience at Belle Grove Plantation. While it was cool to be able to explore the house and grounds, the actual ghost hunt got a little boring, especially as it got later. There wasn't a formal check in or introduction and our guide read the information about the location from her notes and did not encourage the guests to interact with the equipment. She talked to the spirits and allowed us to take turns with the Estes machine but it was mostly us sitting around listening to her. We were all ready for bed by midnight. Lovely location and the room itself was beautiful. I do wish breakfast was included. Overall a neat experience but I wish it was a little more exciting and interactive.
My daughter and I booked a Haunted Rooms tour at the Rawlins, Wy Historical Prison. It was so much fun! The haunted rooms teams was amazing, they were knowledgeable with their paranormal investigation equipment. They were attentive yet also allowed us the opportunity to explore and investigate on our own as well. We got some awesome evidence. I was hit in the shoulder by a cabinet that was closed, but swung open with force. Scared the heck out of me, and the Haunted Rooms team member wasn’t able to debunk it because the cabinet door doesn’t move, even when unlatched. My daughter had her hair pulled. We had a cat ball with us that lit up on its own when we asked a spirit to touch it. We had 3 very intelligent conversations with spirits and used a spirit box with these conversations. It was seriously so much fun. I’ve always been a believer in the ability to communicate and connect with spirits, but to witness it personally without being able to debunk anything we experienced made this tour amazing. I look forward to booking again and I’m taking my son this time too.
We just completed the WY. Frontier Prison tour. We had a blast! Loved how they let you roam freely at the end of the night. Also, the use of their equipment & the snacks and refreshments provided are an added perk. Would highly recommend!
Just did a tour at battleship North Carolina and the night can’t be beat. Most definitely one of the most haunted places in NC.
My husband and I just toured the USS North Carolina Battleship this past Saturday. We had an AMAZING experience! Immediately booked another tour for the Bellamy Mansion and ordered paranormal equipment to use. Can’t wait til the next haunt!!!
We investigated the USS William A. Irvin in Duluth MN. It was a great experience, everyone was super friendly and helped whenever they could! if you are debating on signing up. Just do it! we had alot of fun!
Investigated Mortuary Manor in Toledo with my daughter. The guides were extremely knowledgeable about the equipment and different techniques to attempt to communicate with spirits. The owner was very very nice and was actively trying to help in any way he could. We had a very small group of 5 so we had the run of the place. It was a lot of fun and I definitely recommend to anyone interested in the paranormal. We definitely had some activity during the night. The experience made me want to try out other locations if I can. There were a few graduation parties going on in the area the night I was there so, I’d like to go back and see what I can find when it’s a little more quiet in the beginning of the night but it was a great experience!
Bought this as a gift to my brother. I went in not expecting much but had a great time at Valerie Hill winery. We caught some pretty cool stuff and he had a great Estes session. Highly recommend.
Everything was well organized and smooth. There was no gimmick, it started off as a quiet night paranormal wise, maybe because there was a long game of soccer going on right outside. Nothing to be done about that. Mid-Orange Correctional facility is now also part sports complex. The guides demonstrate tools used for investigating and even though the night started quiet, they didn’t hype up every little sound. They debunked sounds and explained what to look for. By 1am my husband and I ran into a group that came with their own equipment and had returned to a spot they had previously had activity. They welcomed us to join them and my EMF meter flew to red pretty steadily. They brought out the dowsing rod and it pointed at me directly so I was asked if I would hold it. I have never really understood how people don’t move the rods themselves. When I held it I realized there is a sleeve on the handle. So you’re not touching the rod. The rod was very responsive and corresponded with the EMF consistently for a few minutes. Anyway, what I liked most is it seems like the community cares. Everyone in the group checked in on my comfort. It was my favorite part of the night.
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