Goodsprings Ghost Hunt: Las Vegas

Goodsprings is a former mining town where the old Pioneer Saloon still carries bullet holes in its wall, along with stories of the people who never quite left. This four-hour ghost hunt takes you from Las Vegas into that small desert community, where you search with EMF meters, thermal readers, and dowsing rods instead of simply hearing a few spooky tales.

I like the mix of hands-on equipment and real local places. I also like that dinner at the Pioneer Saloon is part of the evening, since you get time inside Goodsprings’ best-known haunt rather than viewing it only from outside. The main drawback is the setting: this is a dark, rough desert town, not a polished attraction, so walking shoes and warm clothing in winter matter.

I also like the small group, limited to 11 people, and the convenient ride from the Tuscany Suites and Casino. The four-hour length gives the guide time to cover several locations, but anyone who dislikes ghost stories, uneven outdoor walking, or the possibility of a quiet night may find the $150 price hard to justify.

Key points to know before you book

• The Pioneer Saloon is the main paranormal stop: Look for the bullet holes and hear the story of the shooting victim believed to remain inside.
• You use actual ghost-hunting tools: The tour includes EMF meters, thermal readers, and dowsing rods, plus your own set of Ghost Finder rods.
• Goodsprings is only about half an hour from Las Vegas: Transport is included from the Main Casino Valet at Tuscany Suites and Casino.
• The route includes more than one building: You may investigate abandoned miners cabins and the old cemetery as well as the saloon.
• Dinner is included: You choose food from the Ghost Hunter’s menu at the Pioneer Saloon, while bar drinks cost extra.
• Small groups help: With no more than 11 people and an English-speaking live guide, it is easier to hear the stories and handle equipment.

Leaving Las Vegas for old Goodsprings

The tour begins at the Tuscany Suites and Casino, at 255 E. Flamingo Road. Your meeting point is outside the Main Casino Valet, not the Hotel Valet, a detail worth saving in your phone before you leave your room.

From there, transportation takes you toward Goodsprings, roughly half an hour from Las Vegas. That short ride is part of the appeal. You get out of the casino district and into a place that feels tied to Nevada’s mining past, without spending an entire day on the road.

The town was once a working mining community. Today, its remaining buildings, cabins, and cemetery provide the setting for the investigation. You are not walking through a purpose-built haunted house with actors waiting around the corner. The experience uses real old sites and the stories connected with them.

That difference will matter to you if you prefer atmosphere over jump scares. Goodsprings offers darkness, age, isolation, and uncertainty. It also means the surroundings are less controlled. The tour is not designed as a smooth, brightly lit attraction with every minute scripted.

How the four-hour hunt works

The exact starting time depends on availability, but you should plan on the full four hours, including the ride back to the Tuscany meeting point. The tour is conducted in English with a live guide, and the group is capped at 11 people.

The group size is one of the tour’s practical strengths. Paranormal equipment is more useful when you can actually reach it, and a small group makes it easier to listen when the guide explains what you are checking. You also avoid the feel of being one person in a large crowd moving from room to room.

The experience is connected with ghost hunter Robert George Allen, whose work has helped bring attention to Goodsprings’ supernatural stories. Expect the guide to frame the investigation around reported activity, local characters, and the history of the places you visit.

You should keep your expectations sensible. An EMF meter may register a change, a thermal reader may show a temperature difference, or the dowsing rods may move in your hands. None of these tools guarantees a ghostly encounter. The value is in taking part, comparing what the equipment shows, and hearing the stories in the places where they are set.

Searching the Pioneer Saloon

The Pioneer Saloon is the centerpiece of the hunt. Its exterior is marked by bullet holes, and a coroner’s letter describes how they came to be there. The story gives the building a strong sense of place before you even begin looking for anything paranormal.

The saloon is believed to be home to the spirit of the shooting victim. An old miner is also said to remain there. Both figures have been seen by staff and visitors over the years, which makes this more than a general haunted-building story. The focus is on specific people connected with a specific place.

You will have dinner inside the Pioneer Saloon, choosing food from the Ghost Hunter’s menu. This is a useful part of the evening for two reasons. First, it gives you a break from standing and walking. Second, it lets you spend time inside the building rather than treating it as a quick photo stop.

Dinner is included in the tour price, but bar drinks are not. No alcohol or soft drinks are allowed on the bus, though bottled water is permitted. If you want a drink with dinner, plan to buy it separately at the saloon. Do not count on bringing one from Las Vegas.

The meal also changes the pace of the experience. A ghost hunt can become tiring if it is four straight hours of waiting in the dark. Sitting down inside the Pioneer gives the evening a social pause, while keeping you in one of the most important locations.

Exploring cabins and the cemetery

The Pioneer Saloon gets most of the attention, but Goodsprings offers other settings for the search. The route includes abandoned miners cabins and a spooky cemetery, giving you a change of scene and a wider sense of the old town.

The miners cabins connect the ghost stories to the community’s working past. These are not just random dark rooms. They represent the people who lived in Goodsprings when mining supported a larger local population. If you enjoy old Nevada history as much as paranormal tales, these stops add useful context.

The cemetery provides a different mood. You are outside, away from the saloon’s walls and indoor activity, and the search becomes quieter and more exposed. That can be atmospheric, though it may also make the experience more dependent on weather, clothing, and your comfort with walking after dark.

The supplied details do not promise a particular ghost sighting or a fixed result at each stop. That is worth keeping in mind. You may find the stories and equipment interesting even if nothing dramatic happens. If your idea of a successful ghost hunt requires a clear supernatural event, no tour can guarantee that.

The ghost-hunting equipment

This is not only a storytelling tour. You get to work with ghost-hunting equipment, including dowsing rods, EMF meters, and a thermal reader.

An EMF meter is used to detect electromagnetic changes. A thermal reader helps you check for temperature differences. Dowsing rods offer a more physical part of the activity, since you hold them and watch for movement. The tour includes a set of Ghost Finder dowsing rods for you to use.

That hands-on element makes the experience more engaging than simply listening to a guide describe haunted places. You can take part in the search and decide how much weight to give each result. It also gives first-time ghost hunters a simple introduction to the tools often associated with paranormal investigations.

Still, equipment does not turn an old building into a laboratory. Readings can have ordinary explanations, and the supplied information does not claim that every signal proves paranormal activity. I would approach the tools as part of the fun and the atmosphere, not as scientific proof.

The guide’s role matters here. You need clear instructions on how to use each item and enough time to try it. A small group of 11 or fewer helps, since you are less likely to spend the whole evening watching other people handle the equipment.

What the $150 price includes

At $150 per person, this is not a cheap add-on to a Las Vegas casino stay. The price makes more sense when you count the pieces together: transportation from Las Vegas, four hours in Goodsprings, use of the ghost-hunting equipment, your set of dowsing rods, and a meal from the Ghost Hunter’s menu.

You are paying for access to an unusual place as much as for the paranormal theme. Goodsprings is close to Las Vegas, yet it offers a sharp change from casino floors, shows, and crowded nightlife. If you were already planning to rent a car and visit the town, the included ride and guide may improve the value.

The meal helps, too. A separate dinner would add to your evening budget, and eating inside the Pioneer Saloon is part of the setting rather than an unrelated stop. Bar drinks are extra, so allow for that if you want anything beyond the included food.

The price is less attractive if you want a standard sightseeing tour or a guaranteed scare. This experience works best when you enjoy the process: the drive, the old buildings, the stories, the equipment, and the uncertainty. A reported rating of 4.6 from seven reviews, along with praise for punctual timing and strong area knowledge, points to a well-organized outing, though the number of ratings is small.

One especially useful detail is that the experience has been called fun for Fallout fans. Goodsprings’ mining-town setting and desert isolation may appeal to you if you like post-apocalyptic games and old western locations as much as ghost stories.

Practical clothing and comfort advice

Wear closed-toe walking shoes. Sandals and flip-flops are not allowed, and they would be a poor choice around old cabins, outdoor paths, and the cemetery in any case.

Bring warm clothing in winter. Desert temperatures can change quickly after dark, and the tour includes outdoor locations. The provided information does not give a specific winter temperature or clothing list, so layers are the safest choice.

Bottled water is allowed on the bus, and you should bring some because this is a desert area. Alcohol and soft drinks are not permitted on the bus. Bar drinks at the Pioneer Saloon are separate from the included meal.

The tour returns to the same Tuscany Suites and Casino meeting point. That makes it easier to plan the rest of your night, but remember that the activity lasts four hours. Do not schedule another attraction too tightly afterward.

The experience is offered in English. If you need a tour in another language, this one will not meet that need based on the available information.

Who will enjoy this most

I would recommend this tour to you if you like unusual day or night trips from Las Vegas, old mining towns, paranormal stories, and activities where you can handle the equipment yourself.

It is also a good fit for small groups of friends who want something different from a casino, nightclub, or large bus excursion. The limited group size should make the evening feel more personal, and the dinner stop gives everyone time to talk between investigations.

Families should think carefully before booking. The available information does not set a minimum age, but the ghost stories, dark outdoor settings, and cemetery visit may not suit young children. Since no age rule is provided, check the current booking details if children are part of your group.

This is not the best choice if you dislike walking, need a tightly controlled indoor attraction, or want a guaranteed paranormal event. It is also not ideal if you want a quiet historic tour without ghost-hunting equipment and supernatural stories.

Booking details that matter

You can cancel up to 24 hours before the activity for a full refund. You can also reserve now and pay later, which helps if your Las Vegas schedule is still changing.

The meeting point is specific: outside the Main Casino Valet at Tuscany Suites and Casino, not the Hotel Valet. Write that down before departure so you are not searching around the property at the starting time.

Check availability for the start time because it is not fixed in the information provided. The activity ends back at the same meeting point. Transportation to Goodsprings and back is included, so you do not need to arrange your own drive.

Should you book the Goodsprings Ghost Hunt?

Book it if you want a hands-on paranormal evening with a real desert mining-town setting, a meal inside the Pioneer Saloon, and a small group rather than a large sightseeing bus. The bullet-hole story, miners cabins, cemetery, and ghost-hunting tools give the tour enough variety to fill four hours.

Skip it if $150 feels high for an experience with no guaranteed supernatural result, or if you are uncomfortable outdoors after dark. Wear proper shoes, bring water and warm layers when needed, and remember that bar drinks cost extra.

For the right audience, this is one of the more unusual ways to leave Las Vegas for an evening. You get local atmosphere, a memorable setting, and a chance to test the equipment yourself. Just treat the hunt as an entertaining investigation, not a promise that a ghost will appear on schedule.

FAQ

Where does the Goodsprings Ghost Hunt begin?

The tour begins outside the Main Casino Valet at Tuscany Suites and Casino, 255 E. Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. This is not the Hotel Valet.

How long does the ghost hunt last?

The activity lasts four hours. Check availability for the starting time.

How far is Goodsprings from Las Vegas?

Goodsprings is situated about half an hour from Las Vegas by transport.

What ghost-hunting equipment is provided?

The tour includes dowsing rods, EMF meters, and a thermal reader. You also receive a set of Ghost Finder dowsing rods.

Is dinner included?

Yes. You can choose food from the Ghost Hunter’s menu at the Pioneer Saloon. Bar drinks are not included.

Can I bring drinks on the bus?

Alcohol and soft drinks are not allowed on the bus. Bottled water is permitted.

What should I wear?

Closed-toe walking shoes are required, and sandals or flip-flops are not allowed. Wear warm clothing during the winter months.

Can I cancel the tour?

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund. The tour also offers a reserve-now, pay-later option.