Are you the type of person who loves a good thrill? If so, then we have the experience for you! Spending the night at the most haunted campground in Georgia isn't for the faint of heart, especially once the sun sets. First, the noises start from deep inside the woods, and then the fire begins to die down. Eventually, you're in complete darkness in the middle of the woods, accompanied by the ghosts that haunt the park for fun. For lovers of the spooky and macabre, that may sound like a dream instead of a nightmare. If so, we've got a haunted camping experience at Camp Rutledge, GA in one of Georgia's most haunted state parks. If you love haunted places in Georgia, this is a must-visit place!
Hard Labor Creek State Park is in Morgan County, Georgia. It's an incredibly beautiful place, and it might not strike you as a particularly haunted state park upon your first visit.
Some of the views here are truly spectacular. You can spot Georgia's beautiful landscape at every turn.
Looks pretty and harmless, right? You may think the spookiest thing here is a bit of poison ivy or a run-in with a snake.
However, deep inside Hard Labor Creek State Park is Camp Rutledge. This place has a sordid and sinister past which just might make it the most haunted campground in Georgia.
If you believe the legends, Camp Rutledge, GA has been haunted by the spirits of two entities for quite some time now. One is a man that nobody knows the identity of and the other is a young boy named Ethan.
It's said that the man is quite angry. He slams doors, stomps around the grounds late at night, and even knocks loudly on cabin walls before disappearing without a trace.
It's said that Ethan is a bit more playful. Witnesses report him rolling a red ball around, laughing maniacally as he plays.
Although many people have debated the validity of whether the campground is truly haunted or not, a few witnesses have come forward to share their tales of terror.
One man and his friend were outside the cabin they'd reserved and heard "something large" (much larger than an animal) running through and randomly stopping in the woods. Another witness claimed that, after stumbling across a small graveyard inside the camp with only three dilapidated headstones, he saw the figure of a small boy looming behind a tree, watching him.
In fact, Camp Rutledge was even examined by the famed TV show Ghost Hunters to see if the camp and the nearby forest were indeed haunted and filled with all types of paranormal spirits.
What do you think? Could Camp Rutledge be as haunted as some people think? Maybe it's because the neighboring camp, camp Daniel Morgan, was the filming location for Friday the 13th: Jason Lives! ...okay, maybe not, but still - that's pretty creepy in and of itself!
The truth is, the only way you'll find out if Camp Rutledge is truly the most haunted campground in Georgia is to experience it for yourself! You can choose from tent, camper, and RV sites. If you'd like to rent an RV, you'll find plenty of options at RVShare.com. Spend the night (or the whole weekend, if you're feeling brave enough) and document your stay, especially with some memorable photos. We'd love to hear what your haunted camping experience is like.
Have you ever stayed at Hard Labor Creek State Park or any other haunted state parks? What was your experience like? Share your thoughts in the comments!
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