Ghost Hunt in Goodsprings from Las Vegas

Goodsprings is only about 25 miles from Las Vegas, but it feels like another world. This 3.5-hour evening tour takes you from casino country to a former mining town of deserted buildings, dusty roads, old stories, and reported hauntings. You will also eat at the century-old Pioneer Saloon, a real place with more character than any staged haunted attraction.

I like two things right away: the tour gives you equipment to use, rather than asking you to stand around while a guide tells spooky tales, and the drive includes local history and a short video about Goodsprings. Guides such as Adam and Aron are praised for making the history lively and keeping the group involved. The main drawback is simple: paranormal activity is never guaranteed, and some people find the investigation rushed.

Key points at a glance

• Dinner comes first at the Pioneer Saloon: Expect a sandwich, chips, and a soft drink, with menu choices typically including a burger, chicken sandwich, loaded hot dog, or vegan burger.
• You investigate instead of just watching: The supplied kit can include EMF meters, temperature guns, and dowsing rods.
• Goodsprings feels far removed from Las Vegas: The former mining town has abandoned buildings, a cemetery, and dark stretches best explored in sturdy shoes.
• The Pioneer Saloon has a long list of stories: Hear about a reported gunshot victim, a miner, gambling shoot-outs, and Clark Gable’s stay after Carole Lombard’s death.
• The group stays small: The maximum is 13 people, which gives you a better chance to hear the guide and handle the equipment.
• The tour is for adults only: Every participant must be at least 18, and the transportation is not wheelchair accessible.

From Las Vegas lights to an old mining town

The meeting point is the casino valet at Tuscany Suites & Casino, with departure set for 5:30 p.m. Hotel pickup is not included, so you need to reach Tuscany on your own and allow time to find the valet area.

Once aboard, the ride to Goodsprings becomes part of the experience. The drive is about 25 miles, or 40 kilometers, outside Las Vegas. You will see the Seven Magic Mountains from Interstate 15, though the vehicle does not stop there. This is useful to know if you were hoping to combine the two attractions in a single visit.

The ride includes stories about Las Vegas and a short video about Goodsprings and the evening ahead. That helps set the mood without wasting time once you arrive. Guides have also been praised for filling the drive with local tales, which matters on a tour where transportation makes up a meaningful part of the evening.

The trip usually lasts about three and a half hours. Since it begins in the evening and returns to the same meeting point, it fits well into a Las Vegas night without taking an entire day away from the Strip.

Dinner inside the Pioneer Saloon

The first stop is the Pioneer Saloon, where you eat before the ghost hunt begins. That is a smart order. You will be walking outside in the desert dark, so having food before the investigation makes the evening more comfortable.

Dinner normally includes a choice of sandwich, chips, and a soft drink. The usual choices are a burger, chicken sandwich, loaded hot dog, or vegan burger, though the menu can change. A vegan black bean burger is available, and alcoholic drinks can be purchased separately at the bar.

The food is part of the setting, not just a quick meal added to the ticket. The Pioneer Saloon is more than 100 years old, and its walls carry stories from Goodsprings’ mining and gambling days. You can see bullet holes linked to old gambling shoot-outs and hear about the people said to remain around the building.

One of the best-known stories concerns actor Clark Gable, who reportedly waited at the saloon for three days after Carole Lombard died in a plane crash. The story adds a human edge to the evening. Goodsprings is not only a backdrop for spooky effects. It is a place shaped by mining, loss, rough frontier entertainment, and people passing through.

The meal has received mixed praise, so I would treat it as a convenient dinner in a historic saloon rather than a destination restaurant. Some diners have loved the food, especially the burgers, while others found it average. The setting and the friendly bar staff are a bigger part of the appeal.

Learning to use the ghost-hunting equipment

After dinner, the guide hands out the equipment and explains how it works. The kit can include EMF meters, temperature guns, and dowsing rods. These tools are simple enough for a beginner, but the guide shows you how to use them before you head out.

An EMF meter detects changes in electromagnetic fields. A temperature gun checks for shifts in surface temperature. Dowsing rods are held in your hands and may move as you walk. None of these tools proves that a spirit is present, and a responsible approach is to treat unusual readings as prompts for discussion rather than hard evidence.

That uncertainty is part of the fun. You might get a response, hear something unusual, or capture an EVP, meaning an electronic voice recording. You might also get nothing. The operators make this point with a recurring joke: the ghosts are not on the payroll.

That honesty helps set the right expectations. If you need a guaranteed scare or a clear supernatural encounter, this is a risky purchase. If you enjoy testing equipment, listening closely, and deciding for yourself what a strange reading means, the hands-on format gives you plenty to do.

Walking through Goodsprings after dark

The outdoor portion takes you on foot around the remains of Goodsprings. You may pass deserted and damaged buildings, old cabins, the school area, and a cemetery. These places are not polished tourist sites, which gives the town a rougher and more authentic feel than a commercial haunted house.

You will hear stories tied to different locations as you walk. The guide explains reported sightings and theories about why certain spirits are believed to remain. The best part is the sense of place: darkness, quiet, uneven ground, and the remains of a mining town all do more work than theatrical sound effects.

This is not a strenuous hike, but it does require care. The ground can be uneven around destroyed structures and the cemetery. Closed-toe shoes are required, and sandals or open shoes are not allowed. I would choose shoes with a firm sole and wear layers, especially from late fall through winter. Desert evenings can turn cold even when Las Vegas was warm earlier in the day.

The tour is not designed for people who need wheelchair access. The vehicle is not wheelchair accessible, and the walking route includes rough terrain. Most people who can walk comfortably over uneven ground should manage it, but the setting is not paved or highly developed.

Inside the Pioneer Saloon and Gallery

The investigation returns to the Pioneer Saloon and Gallery, the main indoor focus of the night. The building’s age, old fixtures, bullet holes, and working bar create a convincing setting without much decoration.

Two spirits are especially associated with the saloon: a reported gunshot victim and a miner. Employees and visitors have described sightings and unusual incidents connected with them. Your guide uses these stories to direct the investigation, then gives you time to try the equipment yourself.

This section can feel more focused than the outdoor walk because you have a defined building and a set of stories tied to it. It is also where the history and paranormal side meet most clearly. You can look at the physical evidence of the saloon’s past while listening for signs that something else may still be present.

The amount of investigation time can vary. Some nights produce more activity than others, and the schedule must also account for dinner, walking, and the return drive. One person may feel the investigation is too short, while another may find the balance just right. Go in expecting an entertaining attempt, not a private overnight séance.

What the guides add to the night

A good guide matters greatly here because the tour combines history, transport, food, safety, and paranormal tools. Adam is frequently singled out for his detailed knowledge of Goodsprings and Las Vegas, his humor, and his ability to explain equipment without making the evening feel like a classroom.

Aron has also been praised for giving clear historical background and helping create a fun evening. The guide you receive can vary, but the strongest part of the experience is the way the guide connects the stories to actual places. You are not simply hearing a list of ghost legends. You are standing beside old buildings and then checking the area yourself.

Some guests have found a guide’s style a little too confident or smug, so this is not a completely neutral, quiet history walk. The tone leans social and entertaining. That suits most people who want a group adventure, but anyone seeking a serious research session should know the evening includes humor and showmanship.

The maximum group size is 13. That is small enough for the guide to explain the equipment and keep people together, while still giving the experience a social feel. On a quieter date, the group may be smaller, but the operator requires a minimum number of participants and can cancel if that minimum is not reached.

How much value you get for $159.95

At $159.95 per person, this is not a cheap add-on for a Las Vegas night. The price includes transportation from the Tuscany meeting point, a professional guide, dinner, ghost-hunting equipment, and the full investigation in Goodsprings.

The value depends on what you want. If you only want a meal at the Pioneer Saloon, you can visit more cheaply on your own, assuming you arrange transportation. If you want a simple ghost story walk near the Strip, this tour costs more than a short local option.

You are paying for the round-trip vehicle, the guide’s time, access to the organized investigation, the equipment, and the chance to see a remote Nevada town after dark. The history component makes the cost easier to justify for people who like old mining towns and regional stories as much as paranormal activity.

I would consider it good value for a fan of ghost hunting, Fallout: New Vegas, Nevada history, or unusual day trips from the Strip. One participant booked it partly because Goodsprings helped inspire locations and characters in Fallout: New Vegas, including links to figures such as Easy Pete and Sunny Smiles. You do not need to know the game to enjoy the tour, but fans will get an extra layer from seeing the real place.

The price is harder to justify if you need certain proof of ghosts or dislike group activities. The equipment is included, but the results are unpredictable. The tour’s success depends more on your curiosity and attitude than on a guaranteed supernatural event.

Who should book this Goodsprings ghost hunt

I would recommend this experience to adults who want a break from casinos and a taste of rural Nevada. It suits couples, friends, solo visitors who enjoy meeting a small group, and people who like mixing local history with a little mystery.

It is also a good choice for people who have already taken standard ghost walks in other cities and want something more hands-on. You are not confined to a downtown sidewalk. You ride into the desert, eat in an old saloon, walk among abandoned structures, and use equipment at several locations.

Fans of Fallout: New Vegas should seriously consider it. Goodsprings is more than a game reference, and the guide can add context about the real people and town behind some of the game’s inspiration.

I would be cautious if you are uncomfortable with rough ground, cold evenings, dark abandoned buildings, or the possibility that nothing unusual happens. The tour can still work as a history outing, but the ghost hunt is not guaranteed to deliver a dramatic moment.

Practical details before you reserve

You will meet at the Tuscany Suites & Casino valet at 5:30 p.m. Hotel pickup and drop-off are not provided, and the tour returns to the same meeting point.

Wear closed-toe shoes and several layers. Bring a phone or camera if you like taking pictures, since photography is allowed and encouraged. Service animals are allowed, and the tour is near public transportation, though the actual vehicle used for the experience is not wheelchair accessible.

You must be 18 or older. Most people can participate if they are comfortable walking over uneven desert ground, but the route includes destroyed buildings and a cemetery, so this is not a polished, step-free attraction.

Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours before the start time. If bad weather cancels the tour, you can receive a different date or a full refund. The same applies if the minimum number of participants is not reached. Cancellations or changes inside 24 hours are not refunded.

Should you book the Goodsprings Ghost Hunt?

Book it if you want a real Nevada setting, a historic saloon dinner, and an active role in the investigation. The strongest reasons to go are the trip away from Las Vegas, the stories tied to actual buildings, and guides such as Adam and Aron who bring energy to the history.

Skip it if you need a guaranteed ghost sighting, a wheelchair-accessible route, or a low-cost evening. The best mindset is curious but not demanding. You may get an EVP, a strange equipment reading, or a memorable story. You may simply enjoy an old saloon, a quiet desert town, and a night of good conversation. At $159.95, that distinction matters, but for the right audience, the unusual setting makes the outing worth considering.

FAQ

Does the Ghost Hunt in Goodsprings include hotel pickup?

No. You must meet the guide at the casino valet at Tuscany Suites & Casino, 255 E Flamingo Road, Las Vegas. The tour ends back at the same meeting point.

What time does the tour begin?

The scheduled start time is 5:30 p.m. The full experience lasts about three hours and 30 minutes.

Is dinner included?

Yes. Dinner at the Pioneer Saloon is included. It typically includes a burger, chicken sandwich, loaded hot dog, or vegan burger, along with chips and a soft drink. The menu can change, and alcoholic drinks are available for purchase.

What ghost-hunting tools are provided?

The tour can provide EMF meters, temperature guns, and dowsing rods. Your guide explains how to use the equipment before the investigation begins.

Can children join the tour?

No. All participants must be at least 18 years old.

What should I wear?

Wear closed-toe shoes because sandals and open-toe shoes are not permitted. Layers are strongly recommended, especially during winter, when Goodsprings can be cold at night.

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

No. The transportation is not wheelchair accessible, and the route includes uneven ground around deserted buildings and a cemetery. Most people can participate if they are comfortable walking over that type of terrain.