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11 haunted forests around the world that will give you the chills

Sarah Schmalbruch,Erin McDowellOct 15, 2020, 20:25 IST

The forest near Dow Hills Victoria Boys' School is said to be haunted.Saurav022/Shutterstock

  • From murders to UFO sightings, forests across the world are known for their eerie histories.
  • Many forests are said to be haunted by wronged spirits, and some have even been the site of reported satanic activity.
  • From the infamous "Suicide Forest" in Japan to the spooky Pine Barrens in New Jersey, these haunted forests are sure to send a chill down your spine.

Forests are creepy enough in their own right.

Add some urban legends about murder victims who now roam the forest as ghosts, and you'll never want to wander through one again.

In time for Halloween, we've rounded up 11 forests around the world that are thought to be haunted.

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Aokigahara Forest in Japan is more commonly known as the "Suicide Forest."

Aokigahara Forest. Carl Court/Getty Images

Isla de las Munecas, or "The Island of Dolls," in Mexico is reportedly haunted by the spirit of a young girl who drowned there.

Isla de las Munecas. avf71/Shutterstock
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Hoia Baciu Forest in Romania has a spooky clearing where nothing has ever grown.

Hoia Baciu. Daniel Mirlea/Shutterstock

The creepy Black Forest in Germany inspired stories written by the Brothers Grimm.

A village in the Black Forest. Funny Solution Studio/Shutterstock
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Wychwood Forest in Oxfordshire, England, has been the site of multiple ghost sightings.

Wychwood Forest. Vic Powles/Shutterstock

Visitors have reported paranormal occurrences at Elfin Forest in Escondido, California.

Elfin Forest. Mada_Cris/Shutterstock
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Dow Hill Forest, India, also has a super spooky reputation.

Dow Hill Forest. Saurav022/Shutterstock

Pine Barrens, New Jersey, is said to be the home of the infamous "Jersey Devil."

Pine Barrens. Jason Slesinski/Shutterstock
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Epping Forest, England, is rumored to be haunted by murder victims and even deceased soldiers.

Epping Forest. H1knsy/Shutterstock

Freetown-Fall River State Forest in Massachusetts also has an eerie history.

Freetown-Fall River State Forest. Google Maps
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A ghost ship has reportedly been spotted multiple times near Old House Woods in Mathews, Virginia.

A lighthouse in Mathews, Virginia. Rachel Ramey/Shutterstock
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