Hiding deep in the woods of Massachusetts is a little-known spot that feels straight out of a horror flick.
The Rutland Prison Camp is located in Rutland State Park in the central region of the state. These crumbling ruins have a unique past and are a fascinating place to explore today… if you dare.
The Rutland Prison Camp was built in 1903 to house minor offenders like drunkards and petty thieves.
The prisoners were made to farm the land and raise livestock. The fruits of their labor went to feed the more serious criminals kept under lock and key in the Rutland state prison.
In fact, the farm produced so much milk that the surplus was sold in nearby Worcester to the general public.
Eventually, a tuberculosis hospital was added to the Rutland prison complex to treat sufferers of consumption.
Due to poor drainage, the entire camp was abandoned in 1934 and left to decay. Today the ruins are covered in graffiti and are open to the public for exploration.
If you have children, be aware there may be some graffiti that is inappropriate that you may not want your children to see. Be on the lookout for broken glass as well, and there are beautiful trails and roads for miles around, perfect for walking or biking once you're finished exploring the prison camp ruins.
This spot has a definite "creepy but cool" vibe and is believed to be haunted.
It's included in this list of the five most haunted places in the state:
Check out this awesome video from YouTube channel "WeRmudfun" for an inside look at the remains of the prison camp today and a bit more history about the area, as well as general Rutland Prison Camp history.
For more creepy fun, take a look at these 11 reasons why Massachusetts is the spookiest state, and check out this book: Haunted Massachusetts: Ghosts and Strange Phenomena of the Bay State.
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