Lums Pond State Park
Bear, Delaware, United States
Natural landmark · local-legend
The Story
The haunting follows the Swamp Forest Trail around Lums Pond. In the Delaware Public Archives’ telling, a young runaway was murdered in the surrounding woods, and her pleading voice and muffled screams are sometimes heard along the trail. The voice remains the story’s central detail, without any visible figure or identified killer.
The Hauntings
The haunting follows the Swamp Forest Trail around Lums Pond. In the Delaware Public Archives’ telling, a young runaway was murdered in the surrounding woods, and her pleading voice and muffled screams are sometimes heard along the trail. The voice remains the story’s central detail, without any visible figure or identified killer.
A sense of place.
Visitor Experiences
Have you experienced something here?
This future chapter will bring together stories from the PHASM community. An unexpected encounter, a lingering feeling, or a quiet visit—your experience will be welcome.
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Sources & further reading.
- Lums Pond State Park haunting account (reports)
Plan Your Visit
Check current ownership, hours and permission before a visit; no nighttime investigation permission established.