Texas Hill Country Ghost Stories to Chill You to the Bone

Texas Hill Country ghost stories can be found everywhere. Even larger cities have their own tales of haunted places. When the fall weather settles in, chilling tales of ghosts, ghouls, and demons become popular. Take a chance to encounter your own specter after hearing these Texas Hill Country ghost stories. Even if you don’t see a ghost, you’ll still get to visit great places around the Hill Country.

1. Westcave Preserve

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Located near Austin, the Westcave Preserve features several picturesque spots, including a pristine, verdant grotto. Here, a photographer encountered a dark entity. As the photographer checked the pictures he took, he noticed that nothing came out, just blank images. When he looked back toward the grotto, he noticed a large, black shape just inside the entrance to the cave. This mass emerged from the cave and approached the photographer, who quickly backed away until the entity returned to the cave.

2. Lost Maples State Natural Area

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Though most know Lost Maples State Natural Area for its stunning fall color, others have heard chilling tales from this place. While many head toward the well-known limestone Monkey Rock, few know about Llama Rock. This rock at the top of an overlook has what appears to be a llama carved into its surface. If you go to look at this feature, be careful about others who may be watching you. Two women once went to take photographs of Llama Rock when they heard children’s laughter coming from behind them. Though no one stood behind the women, they suddenly felt something pressing into their lower backs, as though trying to shove them over the edge of the cliff. The pair escaped injury but left the area quickly with some scary Texas Hill Country ghost stories to tell.

3. The Devil’s Backbone

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With a name like The Devil’s Backbone, you know there must be some creepy tales to go with the place. And, you would be correct. Along this route between Wimberley and Blanco, you’ll encounter a small bar called the Devil’s Backbone Tavern. According to locals, this is where you should stop if you want to encounter real life Texas Hill Country ghost stories along with great live music. One bartender reports the T.V.s change channels or they turn off by themselves. Two others related tales of doors flying open and a heavy limestone doorstop lifting into the air. Whether the ghosts are real or not, the spirits that flow behind the bar are genuine, as is the music that is performed most evenings in the tavern.