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The Witch’s Castle in Portland
February 10, 2016 - From tales of murder to bathrooms to the site of high school keggers, the ruins that are now known as The Witch's Castle have lived a number of lives, and none of them were very pleasant. In the mid-1800s, well before the structure was built, a man named Danford Balch bought a large portion of land around the area while Portland was still in the process of being developed.
abandoned structure in Portland, Oregon's Forest Park
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Alternative names Macleay Park Shelter
Witch's Castle
Witches Castle
Witch's Castle
Witches Castle
General information
Type unmaintained
Public toilet
pavilion
storage
Public toilet
pavilion
storage
Alternative names Macleay Park Shelter
Witch's Castle
Witches Castle
Witch's Castle
Witches Castle
General information
Type unmaintained
Public toilet
pavilion
storage
Public toilet
pavilion
storage
The Witch's Castle
This is a photo of the Witch's Castle I took back in the spring of 2018, what an insane difference. More on reddit.com
The Witch's Castle in the woods of Oregon
I think I have been there! thats the old ranger station in a park in Portland is that correct? More on reddit.com
The witches castle in Portland. There is a bunch of creepy lore surrounding it.
The lore said The house belong to a guy named Danfod Balch. In 1850, Batch hired a guy named Mortimer Stump to help clear the land. They both worked close to each other. Unfortunately, Stunp is said to fall in love with Balch 15 year old daughter, Anna. They asked Balches blessing to get married, but he refused and threaten to kill Stump if he carried on. Anna and Mortimer ran off to Vancouver, where they were married in November 1858. Later, they returned to Portland for supplies. They encountered Balch, who shot Stump dead with his shotgun. Balch claimed his wife bewitched him to kill Stump to Bring his daughter home. He was arrested but escaped and hide out in his property for 6 months before he was caught. He was convicted of murder and was hanged on October 17,1859. It was the first legal hanging in Oregon.balch wife continued to live in the house after his death and his land was divided among his children. According to stories, their spirits continued to haunt the land, both wanting revenge. The building is actually a ranger station and restrooms and was built during the great depression. It was abandoned and fell into disrepair. The roof was blown off during a bad storm. More on reddit.com
Witch Castle
That looks like an awesome place :) More on reddit.com
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How to Visit the Witch’s Castle in Portland, Oregon
I guess it’ll be popular around Halloween. I’m surprised that something so close to Portland was only re-discovered in the 80’s. It must have been hidden well by the forest. Lovely pictures, by the way! ... The story of Balch and Stump is really saddening, however interesting. The Witches Castle is actually a cool place to visit if Portland.
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Wikipedia
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Witch's Castle - Wikipedia
July 24, 2025 - Stone House (Portland, Oregon), a derelict structure, formerly a restroom, in Portland, Oregon's Forest Park commonly referred to as Witch's Castle · The Three Witches, a South Korean television series
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How To Hike to Witches Castle (Stone House) in Portland Oregon — Inked with Wanderlust
March 18, 2026 - On the way to the castle, you’ll be treated to non-stop views of multiple cascades running through moss covered rocks and downed branches. It’s like stepping into a fairytale novel (similar to Mossbrea Falls in California). Before you’ll know it, you’ll arrive at Witches Castle at around ...
The Lineup
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The Gloomy Ghosts of the Witch's Castle - The Lineup
August 13, 2021 - Perhaps it was a spooky house in your neighborhood that stood empty for years, or an old public building that had fallen into ruin. These places collect names as surely as they collect sinister stories, and one such spot is a derelict building in the Pacific Northwest known as the Witch’s Castle.
Reddit
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r/Portland on Reddit: The Witch's Castle
August 4, 2025 -
Took this picture on a beautiful morning hike towards Pittock Mansion.
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Macleay Park "Witches Castle" history facts
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