Did you know that Maryland is home to an allegedly haunted lighthouse? In fact, the entire park where it’s located is said to be haunted. This place has a dark past, and in turn, is said to be filled with gloomy spirits who roam around, especially at nighttime. Read on for the eerie details…

Point Lookout State Park in Southern Maryland always makes for a great day trip, or even a weekend away.
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This state park is full of beauty...
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...and a ton of history as well. In the mid-1800s it was used as a prisoner of war camp.
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The camp became overcrowded and the prisoners were living in unsanitary conditions. Eventually, nearly 4,000 men died on the grounds.
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While visitors have claimed to hear unusual sounds, including ghostly footsteps outside of their campsites...
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...most of the paranormal activity is said to happen in and around Point Lookout Lighthouse.
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A ghostly soldier has been spotted guarding the front porch...
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...and it's also said that eerie figures tend to peek out of the windows as well. Most of the spooky happenings occur at nighttime, but even those touring the lighthouse during the day have witnessed shadows darting around the different rooms.
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Would you dare stay here at night? Check out the link below to learn more about camping, and muster up some bravery!
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Visit Point Lookout State Park’s website to learn more about the park, including hours of operation, campsites, and more.

For another place with an interesting history, read: There’s An Abandoned Road In Maryland That Was Never Rebuilt And It’s Eerily Fascinating!

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Point Lookout State Park, 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, MD 20687, USA