The sheriff still on duty Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
The Black Hills Pioneer called the hotel one of Deadwood's most haunted in 2024, describing reports of Bullock in the halls, bar and staff areas. Source: Black Hills Pioneer, 2024.
Facts below are drawn from the linked sources.
Real history
Seth Bullock, Deadwood's first sheriff, built the stone hotel on Main Street (Wikipedia).
Ghost stories
These are reported legends, not verified events. The creepiness score (1–5) is Spook Atlas's own editorial rating, not a measurement.
A 2013 investigation Our creepiness rating 💀💀💀💀💀
Black Hills Paranormal Investigations reported voice recordings, a thermal anomaly, a flashlight pushed off a counter and a shadow in a doorway during its 2013 visit. Source: Black Hills Paranormal Investigations.
Black Hills Paranormal Investigations reported voice recordings, a thermal anomaly, a flashlight pushed off a counter and a shadow in a doorway during its 2013 visit. Source: Black Hills Paranormal Investigations.
Then and now
Public access
Open to the public The hotel takes bookings online (Historic Bullock Hotel). Last checked: Nov 1, 2026.
Explore more
- More places in Deadwood and South Dakota
- More haunted & abandoned hotels
- Nearby: Fairmont Hotel (Deadwood, SD), Historic Adams House (Deadwood, SD), Galena (Galena, SD), Carbonate (Carbonate, SD)
⚠️ Please read: This information may be outdated and conditions change. Verify access with the owner or operator before you go. Spook Atlas does not encourage trespassing. Entering private, closed or condemned property can be illegal and dangerous. Report a correction.
Reader experiences
Not yet accepting submissions. Reader stories are coming later; this form is switched off and sends nothing. All stories are moderated before they appear. Posts describing trespassing, break-ins or how to get into closed areas are removed.
No reader experiences yet. Be the first to share yours.