Moore's Old Pine Inn -Marysvale, UT

Hidden in the heart of Marysvale’s old mining country, Moore’s Old Pine Inn feels like you stepped straight into a Wild West story—wooden boardwalks, frontier-themed cabins, and a historic 1880s inn where some guests swear the past still “checks in” after dark. Come for the mountain-town charm… stay for the porch-swing sightings, late-night laughter, and the uneasy feeling you’re not alone.

Brief Hotel History

• Built in 1882 as The Pines Hotel, Moore’s Old Pine Inn says it’s the oldest continuously operating hotel/inn in Utah.

• The inn’s own history notes famous Old West connections—Butch Cassidy as a guest and author Zane Grey, who the inn says wrote Riders of the Purple Sage while staying there.

• In 2003, the property expanded with eight themed “Old West town” cabins (boardwalk-style) to meet demand—each with a unique theme like Sheriff’s Office & Jail, Piute Press, Fallen Dove Brothel, and more.

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👻 Haunted hot spots & reported paranormal activity

Moore’s Old Pine Inn is repeatedly listed in Utah haunted-hotel roundups, and the most commonly reported activity includes:

• Front porch / porch swing: reports of ghostly women appearing—often described as sitting or lingering on the porch swing.

• Guest rooms in the original inn: paranormal listings claim spirits reside in some rooms, with guests reporting presences and odd experiences.

• Children playing: multiple haunted-place writeups mention children’s play/laughter being seen or heard on the property.

• General “haunted Utah” inclusion: it appears on statewide lists of real haunted locations, reinforcing its reputation among paranormal travelers.

Most haunted rooms or areas to request at check-in

Because no official “haunted room numbers” are consistently published, these are the best high-odds / high-atmosphere requests:

1. A room in the original 1882 inn (not a newer cabin) – most spirit stories focus on the historic core.

2. Porch-facing rooms / near the front porch – aligns with the porch-swing sightings.

3. Rooms near the common parlor/hallways – classic hotspots for footsteps/voices in old inns; also central to guest circulation.

4. For “spooky theme” (even if less documented as haunted): pick a dramatic cabin theme like Sheriff’s Office & Jail or Fallen Dove Brothel for vibe-heavy content and photos.

Check-in script (copy/paste):
“Could you put me in the original 1882 inn, ideally near the front porch/porch swing area? I’m here for the historic and haunted experience.”

Recent Guest Reviews

• A Tripadvisor review (Dec 2024) highlights the inn’s strong “step back in time” atmosphere (not overtly paranormal, but supportive of the historic vibe angle).

• Paranormal experiences are more often shared through haunted-place submissions and social posts than on mainstream booking reviews; for example, UtahHauntedHouses describes porch-swing sightings and claims a psychic confirmed spirits in some rooms.

• A recent social reel specifically frames the inn as a paranormal stay, mentioning activity like laughter in empty rooms and rocking-chair style phenomena (anecdotal/social source).

👻 Ghost rating (1–10)

8 / 10 — An 1882 historic inn with long-running haunted reputation (porch-swing woman, children’s play, “spirits in rooms”) and repeated inclusion on Utah haunted lists—mostly anecdotal, but very persistent.

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