Five haunted Lakes

Written By Historically Haunted

Lakes are often serene escapes, drawing visitors with their calm waters and picturesque landscapes. Yet, some lakes harbor dark secrets beneath their tranquil surfaces. These haunted lakes are shrouded in eerie legends and ghostly tales, where whispers of the past linger in the air and mysterious happenings unsettle even the bravest souls. Join us as we dive into the chilling stories of five haunted lakes that stir the imagination and send shivers down your spine.

 

  1. Scobie Pond (Haunted Lake)

    Francestown, New Hampshire

Scobie Pond in Francestown, New Hampshire, is known for its ghost stories dating back to before European settlement. Around 1780, David Scoby found a tall skeleton while building a saw and gristmill. Ignoring this, he continued his work, but strange occurrences soon followed. People reported hearing eerie sounds from the forest and the water. The skeleton was believed to belong to a man killed in a fight, whose ghost is said to shriek and moan in the woods. A rumored wildfire that claimed many lives adds to the area's haunting history along with many other tragedies. Due to its tragic past, the lake is called “Haunted Lake” by locals. Today, visitors still hear strange sounds and see apparitions, shadow figures, and orbs near the lake.

 

2. White Rock Lake - Dallas, TX

White Rock Lake, a man-made reservoir 5 miles northeast of Dallas, Texas, is renowned for the "Lady of the Lake Legend." Formed in 1910, the first encounter tale was published in 1943 by the Texas Folklore Society. "The Ghost of White Rock" recounts a couple's eerie encounter with a young girl in a wet, white dress seeking a ride home after her boat capsized. Despite giving them an address, she vanishes en route, leaving behind a grieving father who reveals his daughter drowned in the lake weeks earlier. Another incident in 1953 involves a similar encounter, with the girl providing an address before disappearing, her father confirming her tragic fate at the lake two years prior.

 

3. Gardner Lake- Salem, Connecticut

Gardner Lake near Salem, Connecticut, hosts a haunting tale dating back to 1895. A family had settled near the lake, but decided they would rather live on the other side. The family attempted to relocate their home across the frozen lake but could not get across in one day. When they returned the next day, they discovered the ice had weakened, causing part of the house to sink. They rescued most of their belongings except for a piano, sofa, and stove. The house soon sank to the bottom and remains there to this day. Today, anglers on the lake claim to hear piano music emanating from the depths, the source of which remains a mystery. Could it be a lost family member revisiting their beloved piano, or perhaps another mysterious presence drawn to the house?

 

4. Bloody Pond- Shiloh National Military Park

Bloody Pond, located within Shiloh National Military Park in southwestern Tennessee, sits about 5 miles from Shiloh. The park encompasses the 5,000-acre Civil War Shiloh Battlefield, which also serves as a United States National Cemetery.

The Battle of Shiloh, an early Civil War engagement, commenced on April 6, 1862, with a surprise Confederate assault led by General Johnston on Ulysses S. Grant and his troops. Despite initial Confederate success, Union reinforcements arrived overnight, leading to a dawn counterattack that forced the Confederates to retreat. The battle concluded with 23,746 casualties and numerous dead horses.

Throughout the battle, soldiers from both sides utilized Bloody Pond for drinking and washing wounds, resulting in eyewitness accounts of the pond filled with dead soldiers and horses, turning the water a murky red from bloodshed. Today, people have reported looking at the pond when it suddenly turns crimson red, like it must have looked by the end of the battle back in 1862.

 

5. Drew University Lake- Madison NJ

There are several reported hauntings at Drew University in Madison, New Jersey. One of them is the faceless Lady in Blue, who lingers around the lake behind the Arboretum. It is said that she sometimes trips people walking around the lake.

 
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