Jerome, Arizona’s Best Ghost Hunting

Jerome Paranormal Photography

A really cool town

JEROME GHOST HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY LOCATIONS

Jerome, Arizona, is a small town with a long history. Once a booming mining town, it is now a popular tourist destination due to its ghost town vibe and scenic views. If you’re interested in ghost hunting or photography, Jerome is the perfect place to explore!

If you’re looking for a ghost-hunting adventure, Jerome, Arizona, is a very haunted place! This historic mining town is said to be home to many spirits, and there are plenty of opportunities.

Remember a few things if you’re planning on ghost hunting in Jerome. First, always respect the property and its owners—no one wants to wake up to find a bunch of strangers snooping around their home! Second, be aware of your surroundings and take safety precautions—some places can be dangerous.

The best spots for ghost-hunting photography:

THE OLD HOSPITAL

This abandoned hospital is said to be one of the most haunted locations in Jerome. It’s not for the faint of heart, but it’s worth exploring if you’re up for a challenge.

THE BIRD CAGE THEATER

This former brothel is now a popular tourist attraction, but it’s also said to be haunted by the ghosts of its former occupants. If you’re feeling brave, tour the theater after dark – you might get lucky and capture a ghost on film!

THE GHOST TOWN CEMETERY

This is one of the ghost-hunting spots to bring your gear and capture apparitions.

GOLD KING MINE

This former mining town is haunted by the ghosts of miners who died in accidents. Visitors have reported seeing strange lights and hearing weird noises coming from the mine shafts. PLEASE READ OUR FULL ARTICLE

THE JEROME GRAND HOTEL

This hotel is haunted by the a woman who died in a fire in 1898. Guests have reported seeing her ghost roaming the halls and corridors of the hotel. In 1988, the Jerome Grand Hotel became the Verde Hospital. It is said that 9,000 people died here. We are pretty convinced this is why it is so haunted. In 1950, United Verde Hospital was abandoned. Its caretaker took his own life sometime in the 1980s. In 1996, the hospital was renovated into the Jerome Grand Hotel, one of the most haunted hotels in the United States, if not the world. The town once had 15,000 residents and earned the nickname “The Wickedest City in the West” from people dying in gunfights, mining accidents, drug overdoses and other oddities. This may be another reason why the city is filled with apparitions. With its four hundred or so residents, Jerome is currently an artist/tourist community well known for celebrating the apparitions who reside here.

THE UNITARIAN UNIVERSAL CHURCH

This church is haunted by a man who died in a car accident outside the church back in 1925. His apparition is said to haunt the church grounds and has been seen by many people over

BASIC GHOST HUNTING

PRIVATE PROPERTY

Whether you’re a beginner or a seasoned pro, there are a few basics that you should never forget when ghost hunting. First and foremost, always be respectful when entering any haunted location. Remember that these are real people’s homes or businesses, not ghosts.

HAVE THE RIGHT GEAR

Second, always be prepared for the unexpected. Bring a flashlight, camera, and other equipment in case something happens. See below for a complete list, but I ALWAYS have two flashlights! Can you imagine ghost hunting in one of the darkest places in the country, and your flashlight goes out? Don’t rely on your cell phone flashlight. But use it only as a backup for emergencies. It also drains your battery quite a bit. And if you’re not fully charged, you don’t want to run out of light.

BE CAREFUL

Finally, always use common sense. If something doesn’t feel right or if you feel unsafe, leave the area immediately. Now that you know the basics, it’s time to go ghost-hunting! Read below for instructions on photographing apparitions in Jerome, Arizona.

Jerome Arizona Ghost Hunting Photography

MUGS, T-SHIRTS & MORE

PLACES TO STAY AND EAT

Book your room at The Ghost City Inn for a fabulously haunted stay. The entities that call this bed and breakfast home are playful and have a sense of humor.

Prepare for the ultimate ghost-hunting adventure at The Ghost City Inn in Jerome, Arizona. This haunted bed and breakfast is home to mischievous spirits with a wicked sense of humor. Don’t be afraid to book your stay – this playful town has nothing but thrills in store.

Explore the town center on foot and stop by the Haunted Hamburger for otherworldly dining. But beware – objects may mysteriously move or disappear in your presence. Our own pockets were not spared from the pranks of the mischievous apparitions!

But don’t worry; we had a blast playing with these lively specters and capturing their antics on camera. You’ll be entertained and amazed by our images of this vibrant town, which is said to have endless paranormal activity.

So pack your bags and prepare for a perfect time at The Ghost City Inn. Just be warned: After encountering all the excitement and charm this small country town offers, you might start talking like an 80s California surfer dude. Not to disclose Pamela Goodyer’s age, but she is an eighties girl. Her nickname is “Faraway Facuette,” she still uses a curling iron! Please don’t email her and rat us out that we put this here. Don’t forget ghost hunting is always super fun!

Ghost Hunting Camera Gear and Settings

DSLR CAMERA LENS:

This area is a wide-angle lens event, but you ideally need a lens with an open aperture, such as 2.8 or below. The higher-end cameras will allow you to go to a very high ISO with less noise, which is also ideal. If you don’t have a high camera, any camera will do. After all, we are not going for super high-quality images here. We are going for a lot of paranormal activity that we can document. As long as we get evidence, it doesn’t always have to look pretty. Some of our lower-end camera images above are grain-filled, but we got what we were after.

GEAR:

Bring your tripod, infrared filter, infrared illuminating light, and shutter release. Also, bring your driver’s license in case the police question you. Be prepared for that.

GHOST HUNTING PHOTOGRAPHY BASICS

WHEN TO GO:

Any time is sufficient, but traditionally, the best results have been documented after 9 p.m. This is a tourist town!! Midweek at any time of year is best. Summer can get very hot. We like Halloween time the best for this location.

CAMERAS:

A basic DSLR Can be used for night photography but cannot see in absolute darkness. You must bring a light source of some kind for focusing and lighting.

FULL SPECTRUM DIGITAL CAMERA:

This camera takes quality Full-Spectrum photos and video. It has been professionally modified to accept deeper Ultraviolet (UV) and Infrared (IR) light, allowing pictures to penetrate the usually unseen light spectrum. It features an easy-to-use interface with plenty of features to make your job easier and capture evidence more effectively.

As with all cameras, this is best used with an external light source such as UV, IR, or Full-Spectrum (white) light.

INFRA RED (IR) DIGITAL CAMERA:

Takes quality IR photos and video with the convenience and ease of a compact digital camera

CAMERA SETTINGS:

For basic DSLR photography, our goal is capturing activity, not high-quality images, so that we will do a few things a little out of the ordinary. Set your ISO as high as you can for very dark locations. You cannot shoot a DSLR in total darkness. You will need light sources like a flashlight, church lights, or a full moon. Use your tripod and set your camera to manual mode. Set your ISO very high, depending on how much light you have. You can go much higher on your higher-end cameras, but the higher you go, the more grain you will get. Again, it’s not always about avoiding grain or digital noise here. Set your aperture to the lowest f-number, then scroll your shutter speed until the meter reads center zero. Now you are set. It would be best if you were about several seconds on your shutter speed. You can light things up with a flashlight if you do not have enough light.

EMF METERS:

Measure fluctuations in electromagnet fields (or EM fields). These fields are a direct result of electrical appliances in a home, cell phones, power lines outside, and even solar activity and weather fluctuations. Beyond that, a primary theory in the paranormal world is that entities can manipulate these fields to manifest themselves or interact with our world. When your meter goes off, do a long exposure on your tripod.

JEROME IS ALSO DARK SKY MILKY WAY TERRITORY

As you embark on your spooky ghost hunting adventures, don’t forget to capture the mystical beauty of the Milky Way. Imagine a hauntingly gorgeous photograph with the eerie glow of the Milky Way as your backdrop. With Pamela Goodyer’s expert guidance over Zoom, you can master the art of capturing this celestial phenomenon on nights and weekends…just beware of any otherworldly beings photobombing your shot.

Jerome, Arizona – Jerome is about 100 miles (160 km) north of Phoenix and 45 miles (72 km) southwest of Flagstaff along Arizona State Route 89A between Sedona to the east and Prescott to the west.