A Haunted RV Road Trip from New York to New Orleans

Do you believe in the paranormal, or are you a total skeptic? Whether you believe in ghosts or not, you may find haunted history interesting. Planning a haunted RV road trip from New York to New Orleans can take you to some of the nation's most fascinating supernatural spots, with some terrific campgrounds nearby.

Shannon Minner is a member of a local ghost hunting team in Tennessee and an avid RVer. She has combined these passions and rounded up six spooky locations between New York and New Orleans---and beyond---and campground recommendations near each. You can do this road trip as one mega tour, or you can do short spurts to each spooky site.

If you can combine your visit with a Halloween-themed weekend at the campground, even better!

To hear the full interview with Shannon and to learn more about these ideas for a haunted RV road trip, click play on the media player above or look for The RV Atlas wherever you find your favorite podcasts. 

Questions to Ask Before Booking a Ghost Tour

Before you set out to explore some haunted history, here are some questions to ask before booking a tour:

Is the tour appropriate for your audience? If you are traveling with children, make sure the tour isn't for adults only, and check the scare level to make sure it's okay for your group.

Are you traveling with anyone with mobility issues? Some tours have more physical demands than others.

How long is the tour?

Is it a walking tour or a tour that provides transportation?

Does the tour provide any ghost hunting tools? Is there an extra cost to use them?

What is the cancellation policy? A lot of tours will go out rain or shine.

New York's Fort William Henry 

Located in Lake George, NY, Fort William Henry was built in 1755 and was the site of a brutal attack that left many dead. Tour the museum to see the table where gruesome surgeries were performed. As Shannon says, "When you know the history of a place, it's hard to believe it's NOT haunted."

The Fort William Henry museum is set up as a living history museum, with reenactments bringing colonial life and the French and Indian War to life. Both traditional daytime tours and "haunted" nighttime tours are offered. You can even join a paranormal investigation.

Fort William Henry has an awesome campground nearby. If you are staying in Lake George, check out Moose Hillock Camping Resort. We've talked about this one again and again! It offers large wooded sites and a super cool pool that even has a bit of a spooky theme. Fall is an especially fun time to visit, with themed Halloween weekends.

Pennsylvania's Eastern State Penitentiary

One of the nation's most famous and most expensive prisons is located in Philadelphia. Even without claims of paranormal activity, the Eastern State Penitentiary is an interesting stop, known for its architecture and history. The notorious Al Capone was once a prisoner here!

Eastern State Penitentiary offers traditional daytime tours, with a self-guided audio option. During the fall season, the Nighttime Halloween Festival is a special treat for those who want to amp up their experience with five haunted houses located within the prison walls.

For a visit to the Eastern State Penitentiary and the greater Philadelphia area, consider a stay at the Philadelphia South/Clarksboro KOA. Though it's technically in New Jersey, it has easy access to Philly. Plus, it's a great family-friendly campground with a scenic pond and tons of activities.

Paranormal Attractions in Florida's Key West

To find the next set of attractions, you'll have to head south---waaay south---to the southern tip of Florida.