Due to the horrific history of the Bear River Massacre, the site is rumored to be haunted by the spirits of the Shoshone people who were killed there. Paranormal stories include reports of crying babies, footsteps in the snow, and a general feeling of unease. The massacre, which occurred on January 29, 1863, was a brutal slaughter of hundreds of Shoshone men, women, and children by U.S. Army volunteers. The bodies were left where they fell, never properly buried, which is said to have led to the restless spirits. Paranormal reports and stories In the winter, some visitors have claimed to hear the sound of babies crying from the area. A tribal elder noted in 2021 that the spirits of the dead are still present on the land. Reports mention seeing footprints appear in the snow near the site with no visible person to have made them. Visitors and investigators have described feeling a sense of deep sadness, fear, and a heavy, disturbing atmosphere. Some accounts include hearing unexplained voices, though they are not always clear or intelligible.