Although our mountain town got its name far before "Casper the Friendly Ghost" got his, that's one of the first associations visitors make with Casper, Wyoming. And while there's no relation to us and Casper the ghost, we do appreciate that we're both "friendly." No matter what, we love the feelings that the word Casper evokes.
Now while Casper the Friendly Ghost is all about making friends, the truth is that here in Casper, Wyoming, we have some skeletons in our closets. From the stories and struggles of those who came before to historic buildings that hold their own goosebumps, Casper is the perfect place for ghost chasers and lovers of all things paranormal.
To rally around spooky season in the heart of Wyoming, we've rounded up local ghost tours, haunted buildings and spooky experiences below.
Take a Ghost Tour
With so much history in this old Western town, we're not one bit surprised when things tend to go bump in the night. If you're looking for a ghost tour that's sure to fright, look no further than the Fort Caspar Ghost Tours. Let the Caspar Area Paranormal Society guide you through this reconstructed 1865 military post where abandoned quarters, dark halls and rickety buildings await you. From tribal nations who called the land home before pioneers passed through on their way out West to the U.S. Army soldiers who dwelled here, Fort Caspar has plenty of stories to tell and ghosts of the past to encounter.
For 2025, guided tours take place October 17, 18, 24 and 25. Tickets are on sale October 1; first-come, first serve at Fort Caspar Museum. You can also call 307-235-8462.
Get Witchy at Crimson Dawn
When the morning fog lingers on the peaks of Casper Mountain and the stars light up an October sky, we know spooky season is upon us here in central Wyoming. Forgo the pumpkin carvings and apple cider tastings in town and define your own haunted experience with a slow drive up Casper Mountain to Crimson Dawn Park & Museum.
Here you will be beckoned by vast mountain landscapes, warm cabins and the enchanted world of Neal Forsling’s creative and inspirational legacy. Back in the late 1920s, Neal Forsling and her two daughters, Mary and Jean, used to dwell in the log cabin alone together which now stands as the Crimson Dawn Museum. The log cabin and the surrounding land play host to the momentos of their life on Casper Mountain so long ago.
However, Mrs. Forsling was not your average mountain mama. She was a painter, a writer and a storyteller who created art rooted in mythology. Neal found inspiration amongst our beloved, Western landscapes, brought them to life with her own dreams and visions and shared them with her daughters. Her most iconic story includes seven Crimson Dawn witches and other spiritual characters who used to come out and celebrate summer solstice with her and her daughters.
Although the museum is closed during winter months (and high time for Crimson Dawn is their summer solstice event every June), the park makes for the perfect, spooky getaway in our mountain town. Walk alongside the old log cabin down winding mountain roads past old graveyards. Be sure to watch out for the witches - they may just put a spell on you! For more information visit Crimson Dawn Park's website here.
Get Lost in the Green Acres Corn Maze
Whether it's flashbacks to classic horror movie scenes or the path to the unknown, the Green Acres Corn Maze is just as eerie as it is delightful. Spanning eight acres with three different paths, the Corn Maze has a way of drawing you in and encouraging you to stay awhile. Stroll along jagged walkways of towering corn stalks as the sun sets along an open prairie. Let the maze bring your imagination to life, yet don't get lost...you never know what kind of creatures will come out at night!
The Green Acres Corn Maze is open Saturdays and Sundays from 10 a.m.-6 p.m., September 20-November 2, 2025. Visit their website here for directions and more information.
Visit the Haunted Rialto Soda Fountain
In 1928, the Rialto building was built in historic downtown Casper where it was a cigar and soda shop until the 1940s. The corner building, which is also home to one of Casper's oldest movie theaters, has always been known by locals to be haunted. However, in 2017 when the Rialto Soda Fountain undertook new ownership, the decades of stories and rumors stood true.
Rob Piotter, his wife and staff noticed strange activity in the old shop right away. Objects moved without reason, corners of the building carried their own unexplained, cold draft and Piotter had many clients come in asking about "the old man smoking behind the bar". He swears that this lingering soul is the previous owner.
Believe it or not? Stop in the Rialto Soda Fountain yourself and see if something stirs within you...or around you.