There's something so romantic about the idea of camping overnight in an old ghost town. Maybe it's because sleeping under the stars seems kind of Wild West-ish, or maybe it's because deep down inside, you know that seeing a ghost in a ghost town would be kind of awesome...either way, not all ghost towns stay open after dark, so here are some of the best ghost towns for staying the night!
Bannack was still a functioning town up until the 1970's but the dwindling population and their hard-to-reach, remote location eventually proved too be the town's downfall. At its peak, Bannack had about 10,000 citizens, three hotels, three blacksmith shops, and four saloons. It also briefly served as the capital of the Montana territory. It's probably your best bet if you're in search of ghost town ghosts as well: a scandal in the town found that the town's sheriff had maybe been heading up a secret gang that could have murdered up to a hundred people throughout Montana-- 22 people were hanged for being members of the gang, and even more were lynched or run out of town.
From Wild West boomtowns and abandoned mountain resorts to luxury stays and scenic glamping spots, there's tons of ways to experience an unforgettable night in a ghost town!