The Old Presque Isle Lighthouse is believed to be haunted by its former caretaker, George Parris, who is said to light the lamp at night even though it is disabled. Ghostly phenomena include the unexplained appearance of a light in the tower, items being moved, and the sound of walking on the stairs. The lighthouse is also described as having a kind spirit that interacts with children, and a former caretaker's wife reported being prevented from leaving the cottage by an unseen force during a lightning storm, an event she attributed to her husband's spirit protecting her. The primary paranormal activity is the appearance of a yellowish light in the lighthouse tower, despite the light being permanently disabled and having no power. The ghost of former caretaker George Parris is said to inhabit the lighthouse. He is reported to turn on the light, though the power is off. A young girl once claimed to have spoken to a "nice old man" in the tower, who was later identified as George Parris from a photograph. His spirit is described as kind and non-threatening, particularly to children. There are accounts of George Parris's widow being blocked from leaving the cottage during a storm by an unseen force, an event she believed was her husband's spirit preventing her from being struck by lightning. Other reported phenomena include items being moved around the lighthouse and the sounds of people walking on the steps.