Scaponia Park
Scappoose, Oregon, United States
Natural landmark · local-legend
The Story
A man and his dog are said to appear together in Scaponia Park. Haunted Places links the pair to a local legend of a horse thief killed by a mob, with his dog buried beside him. The companionship is the distinctive image in the story; the alleged events are not independently verified here.
The Hauntings
A man and his dog are said to appear together in Scaponia Park. Haunted Places links the pair to a local legend of a horse thief killed by a mob, with his dog buried beside him. The companionship is the distinctive image in the story; the alleged events are not independently verified here.
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Visitor Experiences
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Sources & further reading.
- Scaponia Park | Haunted Places (reports)
- Scaponia Park Overview — Wild Columbia County (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
Identified as a Columbia County park and campground. Check county rules and current camping arrangements; do not disturb potential historic sites or leave marked public areas.