Benton Hot Springs
Once known as “the town without law,”
now revealing itself as a haunted town that had remained undiscovered… until now
Price
TBD
Dates
OCT. 19TH, 2024
Time
TBD
Location
Benton, CA off US 395 30 mins South of Mammoth
An OCGL Exclusive
OC Ghosts & Legends is renowned for uncovering obscure haunted sites in the paranormal community. Benton Hot Springs was one such location on our radar, which certainly met expectations.
During 2023 and into 2024, the OCGL team delved into extensive investigations of Benton Springs town and encountered more than anticipated. In a groundbreaking move, OCGL has collaborated with the proprietors of this historic town to provide an exclusive ghost-hunting experience.
Be among the first to participate in a paranormal investigation of Benton Hot Springs.
Hot Springs
Humans have inhabited the now-town site of Benton for millennia. The Paiute people were drawn to the area for its hot springs, both for their spiritual and physical properties.
The source produces about 900 gallons per minute of high quality water at 135 to 140 degrees Fahrenheit.
The Town
Founded in 1862, Benton stands as one of the earliest enduring settlements in Mono County. Once bustling with 5,000 inhabitants, it prospered as a center for silver and gold mining.
With the silver rush in the 1860s, the area then became a crucial stopping point for white settlers and miners traveling to other nearby boomtowns, like Bodie. In 1864, silver was discovered in the hills surrounding Benton and the population quickly ballooned. Benton had a reputation for being “a town without law” with an estimated seventeen murders over the years.
A string of fires in the late 1800s ravaged much of the town, leaving behind eerie echoes of its former vitality in the form of apparitions, shadow figures, sounds, disembodied voices, footsteps and experiences of interdimensional sightings.
Benton Today
Among the remnants of Benton today stand the historic 1872 Wells Fargo General Store, a cemetery dating back to 1860 housing 132 individuals, the 1905 Wai Wera hotel, a compact three-room Benton jail, several residential homes from the 1800s, remnants of Paiute houses, the 1940s Inn at Benton Springs, and notably, Benton Hot Springs, which played a pivotal role in the town’s establishment.
The hot spring, serves various purposes today including drinking, soaking, agricultural irrigation, heating homes and businesses, and providing a serene environment for visitors to enjoy while gazing at the star-filled sky.
What's included
Gain exclusive access to the haunted hot spots of Benton Hot Springs Town for your very own ghost investigation, led by members of the OCGL team. You will get access to buildings otherwise not open to the general public. We’ll lead you every step of the way, providing insider knowledge and insights into what makes this historic town a haunted landmark you must experience for yourself!
Guest SPeakers
Local historians/guest speakers to provide valuable education about Bentons history before your investigation.
field equipment
Various investigative equipment will be made available including (but not limited to): EMF devices, Spirit Boxes, Laser Grids, Audio Recorders, SLS Device, Trigger Objects, Ovilus and Portal communication devices + more
Meal & Snacks
Catered dinner & snacks included in ticket price.
Snacks made available at break during the investigation
Welcome kit & property tour
Historical booket and property map, Benton Springs "Got Ghosts" sticker.
An exclusive daytime tour of the Benton Springs town and buildings
Stay at Benton
Accommodations feature seven rooms at the Inn, a historic miners cabin, and three houses with private hot tubs.
The nearest towns with lodging are approximately 30 minutes away in both Bishop and Mammoth.
Inn at Benton
Great for Professional Users
The springs served as an important aspect of purification rites as well as a trade center for neighboring indigenous communities.
