Walk Among the Spirited Past of Oregon's College Town

Discover the haunted heart of Corvallis, Oregon, on an authentic ghost tour through the historic Willamette Valley's most spirited college town. Led by knowledgeable guides from US Ghost Adventures, this captivating haunted walking tour explores the paranormal legacy of Oregon State University and downtown Corvallis' most eerie landmarks. 

From the tragic tale of Ted Bundy victim Kathy Parks allegedly haunting Sackett Hall's underground tunnels to the ghostly performances at the historic Whiteside Theatre where vaudeville star Lillian McElroy Taylor still plays the phantom organ, these Corvallis ghost tours bring the city's darkest secrets to life. 

Unlike typical tourist attractions, this haunted history tour shares documented encounters and real hauntings tied to the pioneers, students, and performers who shaped this riverside community. 

Explore paranormal hotspots including the mysteriously active Benton County Courthouse, the spectral librarian of Waldo Hall, and Crystal Lake Cemetery's warlock who met his untimely end. This ghost tour near you offers an unforgettable journey through Corvallis' supernatural side, revealing why this quaint college town harbors some of the Pacific Northwest's most compelling ghost stories.

What to Expect

Your spine-tingling paranormal adventure begins at a central downtown Corvallis meeting point where you'll meet your US Ghost Adventures guide—easily identifiable in their signature t-shirt and carrying a lantern to light your way through the shadows. Tours typically start in the evening hours, taking advantage of atmospheric twilight as you embark on a one-hour walking journey covering approximately one mile through the historic downtown district and near the Oregon State University campus.

Haunted Oregon State University: Hear chilling accounts from OSU's most notorious haunted locations. At Waldo Hall, encounter the spirit of Ida Kidder, OSU's first librarian who died in 1920 but apparently never left—witnesses report doors slamming, furniture moving, and the distinctive sound of high heels clicking across empty floors. 

In Community Hall, mischievous spirits hide janitorial supplies and phantom music echoes through vacant rooms with women singing accompanied by ghostly piano melodies. Most disturbing is Sackett Hall, where according to dark legend, Ted Bundy victim Kathy Parks (abducted from OSU's Memorial Union in 1974) was killed and hidden in the labyrinthine underground tunnels beneath campus—students still report unsettling encounters in these shadowy passages.

Historic Whiteside Theatre Hauntings: Stand outside the grand 1922 Italian Renaissance movie palace where paranormal activity has been documented for decades. Learn about the devastating 1927 fire and hear accounts of ghostly audience members who refuse to leave even after the show ends. 

The spirit of vaudeville performer Lillian McElroy Taylor, who accompanied silent films on the magnificent Wurlitzer organ, is said to linger near her beloved instrument, her ethereal music occasionally drifting through the historic venue.

Downtown's Darker Secrets: Visit the Benton County Courthouse where a contented spirit appreciates the solitude and security lights of the quiet building. Discover the tale of Crystal Lake Masonic Cemetery's infamous warlock, killed for his scandalous affairs with townswomen, whose ghost still wanders the grounds. 

Explore stories from Corvallis' frontier past including Devil's Lake's monstrosity, the haunted bridge with shadowy figures, and the eerie traces left by the Kalapuya people whose villages were decimated by disease before settlers arrived.

Cheldelin Middle School & Local Legends: Hear about the janitor's ghost who died of a heart attack and now jangles keys, whistles, and sweeps through empty hallways. Learn folklore tales that terrify teenagers and the witchcraft mysteries that make Corvallis unique among ghost tour destinations.