Battery Russell in Fort Stevens, Oregon, is described as a haunted location known for disembodied whispers, shadowy figures, and unexplained cold spots. The most common reported phenomenon is the spectral figure of a soldier in a 1940s uniform seen patrolling the grounds, sometimes described as standing at attention near the guns or vanishing when approached. Visitors also report feeling a constant presence and a sense of being watched within the dimly lit tunnels and concrete structures. A persistent sighting is the apparition of a soldier in a WWII-era uniform. He is described as somber and distant, seen patrolling the fort, standing by the old gun emplacements, or even staring out to sea. He is known to vanish if someone tries to speak to him. Visitors have reported hearing whispers, the sound of boots on gravel, and other unexplained noises within the battery's tunnels. People exploring the bunkers and tunnels often report seeing dark, fleeting shapes moving in their peripheral vision. Some visitors experience unexplained chills, a sensation of being watched, or even the ghostly feeling of a tug on their hair or a phantom touch.