Fremont Island
Great Salt Lake, Utah, United States
Natural landmark · local-legend
The Story
A lakeshore legend places the wandering ghost of exiled gravedigger Jean Baptiste on Fremont Island. His disappearance from the island left later storytellers room to imagine a restless return.
The Hauntings
A lakeshore legend places the wandering ghost of exiled gravedigger Jean Baptiste on Fremont Island. His disappearance from the island left later storytellers room to imagine a restless return.
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.
- Utah’s Spookiest Sites and Most Petrifying Places (reports)
- Utah FFSL: Other State Lands (visiting)
Plan Your Visit
State-managed public island under a conservation easement. Consult official access and nonmotorized-use restrictions; safe access depends on lake conditions. Donated to Utah in 2020; old Commons category description calling it privately owned is outdated.