11 Haunted Places in Maine You Should Probably Avoid

While the state of Maine might be just over 200 years old, the history of people that lived here goes back much further.

That history and events that many people went through is a large part of the reason there have been so many reported hauntings in Maine over the years.

Some people dismiss those hauntings as nothing more than imagination while others choose to believe there is something more supernatural about Maine.

The Works of Stephen King Have Put a Spotlight on Hauntings in Maine

Whether he intended to or not, many of the works from renowned author Stephen King have put a spotlight on Maine.

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People come from far and wide to visit King's house. But they also travel to some of the places that were featured in scenes from movies based on King's works.

People also like to imagine some of the fictional Maine towns King describes as being real. Fans of Stephen King do that to feel more connected to the twisted tales he's weaved.

The Real Hauntings of Maine Do Exist

Stephen King has delivered legendary works of fiction over an impressive career but there is plenty of non-fiction to experience throughout the real state of Maine.

Maine is home to one of the certified most haunted forests that exists on the planet. There are lighthouses, college dorms, historic inns and even seemingly quiet roads that have repeated tales of hauntings.

And of course, there's a real-life pet cemetery that you can visit.

Here are 11 places that are truly haunted in Maine. Visit if you dare.