Point Lookout
The Haunted Prison Camp
State: Maryland
County: St. Mary's County
Founded: 1862 (POW Camp)
Abandoned: 1865 (camp dismantled)
Peak Population: 20,000 (prisoners)
While not a traditional town, the massive city of tents and structures at Point Lookout housed over 50,000 Confederate prisoners, with horrific conditions leading to 4,000 deaths. Today, it is a state park known for paranormal activity and earthwork ruins.
Plan Your Visit
Best Time: Year-round
Difficulty: Easy
Time Needed: 2 hours
Quick Facts
- Deadliest Union prison camp
- Famous haunted lighthouse
- Fort Lincoln earthworks remain
Location
Address: 11175 Point Lookout Rd, Scotland, MD
Coordinates: 38.0375, -76.3228