Devil's Tree
Bernards Township, New Jersey, United States
Natural landmark · local-legend
The Story
The Devil's Tree is described in HauntedPlaces.org folklore as warm even in winter, with snow supposedly failing to settle as it does elsewhere. People who damage it are said to suffer a curse. The story makes one particular tree a feared landmark, without establishing a supernatural property or curse as fact. Claims of lynchings and Klan use are unverified and are not repeated as established history. Do not damage the tree or enter private land.
The Hauntings
The Devil's Tree is described in HauntedPlaces.org folklore as warm even in winter, with snow supposedly failing to settle as it does elsewhere. People who damage it are said to suffer a curse. The story makes one particular tree a feared landmark, without establishing a supernatural property or curse as fact. Claims of lynchings and Klan use are unverified and are not repeated as established history. Do not damage the tree or enter private land.
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Sources & further reading.
- Devil's Tree | Haunted Places (reports)
Plan Your Visit
Current access and opening hours were not independently verified. Obtain site permission for any investigation; no after-hours or restricted-area entry. Current access is unconfirmed.