Exploring a Haunted Deserted Village - Watchung Reservation, NJ

[@krisluvsutube2684]

I just love this place! Its beautiful and interesting. Also peaceful. Thanks for making this video about it.

[@DJSbm-28]

I used to hang out there when I was a kid in my teens. 40+ years ago. At night it was creepy and a great place for us. Great memories thanks for reminding me about that place!

[@RayOutThere]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@gerardguida7727]

Great video! When I was young my friends and I would go hiking up there! In the 70's!

[@RayOutThere]

Thank you!

[@moonshinerman]

I was there a few years ago on a field trip I took by myself. It appears there is only one house occupied, and the store/church/post office/meeting house seems to have been worked on. The other houses were exactly as pictured here, rough, rotted, some covered with tarps. At the very end of the road however is a building that appears to have undergone a lot of restoration work. it is very sound, roof and walls intact. Outside is a wooden hand cart with wheels fastened in place so it cant be moved. I read somewhere at the time that this particular building can be rented for parties and meetings, even weddings. All in all though the place seems very gloomy and has seen better days. They are intent on restoring a lot of the houses but there is a lack of funds, naturally. If I had the available funds, I would definitely restore the place and make it into a sort of museum village although it might not be such a good idea in today's world. Not many young people out there have an interest in history or anything educational.

[@shutit894]

The story of this place is much darker. Several children fell victim to something evil there. The towns people started turning on each other. It was thought to be witch covens but they didn't solve it. At least 11 kids. Very sad.

[@RayOutThere]

Very creepy!

[@kethsharakhlok1976]

Interesting tour at this past village. Thanks for your filming series, I'm beginning to learn more about NJ after a few months stay in Chatham (1975). Back then, I asked myself as to why NJ had so many trees? Shortly after my first visit to Ellis Island Museum (July 2014), I was lucky to survive a heart attack in Jersey City possibly from a spiritual connection.

[@RayOutThere]

NJ is a beautiful place full of nature. Everyone thinks it's a wasteland but they don't know the truth!

[@sandraromano8919]

How did I not see your channel before? Very nicely done!

[@RayOutThere]

I'm still new at this! Thank you for watching!

[@cloudeye7]

HAHA! This is the one I go to. I just mentioned on your other video that you should stop by there. I've had eerie incidents happen. I lost my keys then suddenly found them on top of a gravestone when nobody else was around. I've heard footsteps behind me on more than one occasion, and while hiking those woods felt like I was being followed. That whole area of the mountains is known for being haunted.

[@RayOutThere]

I saw your other comment and I was going to tell you about this one! This place is definitely eerie! At one point in this video, I approach one of the houses and the light turns on...

[@cloudeye7]

@@RayOutThere OMG that's so creepy and I believe you! That area is owned by the county, so maybe it was someone that was supposed to be there doing it, or maybe not! O.O

[@KongGig]

I'm a big fan of exploring videos and your videos have really good quality :) You have a new sub!

[@RayOutThere]

Thank you so much! I really appreciate that.

[@tormentandblasted]

That place is pretty cool. I was out there about 2 years ago with my daughter. Theres a little cemetery out there also. Theres only like 3 or 4 headstones if I remember correctly.

[@TerrysOdyssey]

Nice one Ray. Love you’re videos. Keep it up man. If we can go back in time . That was definitely an old cellar

[@RayOutThere]

Thank you so much!

[@dvk1895]

The sheer amount of ruins.. Its just incredible. This reminds me a lot of long pond iron works. And while you are there check out Ringwood Manor and nj botanical gardens just up the road.

[@RayOutThere]

Both of those places are on my to-do list.Thanks for watching!

[@scronx]

Thanks for this. I used to take walks up there but was never aware of any ruins.

[@jonbrin7496]

Imlike how clean it is

[@NaomisAdventures]

That's really cool. Interesting history

[@RayOutThere]

Thanks!

[@billgiltzow4464]

I have driven y there hundreds of times and only thought it was a nature preserve. Thanks for the education!

[@RayOutThere]

I recommend checking this place out. Lots of history here

[@christinedamato9796]

At 9:22 your walking up to the 2nd house the light is off first then turns on and at 10:27 when your walking over to the other house in the woods you see something walking

[@RayOutThere]

10:27 is just another person walking around. It's a public hiking area and there were other people there that day. But I didn't notice the light turning on! That's crazy

[@bigdogroc]

Ohh shit!!

[@Ksdewrtyuiop]

that's what you call light sensors 😅😅

[@OK_DIMZ]

​@@RayOutThere there might be a person who illegally lives in there is a problem with those in NJ if he is there for 3 months it's legal for him to live there so be careful my dad saw one there once, they are not friendly.

[@justinmoltisanti]

In the beginning of your video you're at Chettah Rock swimming hole as the locals know it as. 👍👍

[@HaHaInc]

Ray, such a spooky place!👍👍👍 Did you ever see a channel FrankoTV? The guy lives in Florida but he travels all over the country exploring interesting places and does paranormal investigations. I would have LOVED to see a collaboration between you and Frank doing some of your unique places in the night time! That I am sure would be spectacular!

[@RayOutThere]

I have heard of him. I've never tried ghost hunting, I don't really know how any of that works but it looks fun.

[@HaHaInc]

@@RayOutThere We have VAPI group here in Virginia, in Yorktown - also VERY DECENT SERIOUS PEOPLE. Most of those channels, unfortunately, are fake, but there are a few one can trust. If you decide that you would like to try - reach to VAPI or Franko 😆

[@ndog2005]

Wow, this was interesting. Take it house's were empty, saw the No Trespassing signs. Just strange, at 9:38, light was on..

[@RayOutThere]

Yes houses were empty, but I know one was modernized inside and may have had residents in recent years.

[@thegrassguy2871]

I literally saw this place in a "places that seem vaguely familiar" video.

[@RayOutThere]

Oh really, which one? I'd like to see it

[@thegrassguy2871]

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[@RayOutThere]

@@thegrassguy2871 Thank you. That's definitely the place

[@regimentPL]

Hey. What did you use to record this video?

[@RayOutThere]

This was with a Gopro

[@regimentPL]

@@RayOutThere I'm watching your videos and they are awesome. I will record for my channel (coming soon) for Polish viewers. Cheers

[@RayOutThere]

@@regimentPL Thank you!

[@bigdogroc]

Who tf changed that light bulb? Why did they change that light bulb? Who’s the bill coming to, to keep that light bulb on? When was modern power sent to that secluded area?

[@cloudeye7]

LOL Its park of Watchung Reservation, it's owned by the county. They restored a couple of the buildings and also there is a house right there that people live in to this day.

[@danespen5772]

Some of those buildings are occupied. Any building with power, stay a respectable distance away.

[@levitezoe1804]

I've been there before and it's pretty cool looking

[@shad3128]

I live around the corner, been hiking and hunting here for years. The parks really taken a beating from visitors and littering / parties especially at the "ruins" waterhole now. Sad. Is what it is, tho. Gotta love the internet

[@Notmehere717]

Can you get in trouble for trespassing if you visit this place?

[@RayOutThere]

Nope! It's a public park, as long as you don't attempt to enter the buildings, you're free to explore

[@Notmehere717]

@@RayOutThere alright thanks

[@doreengramling191]

Where did you park is there a trail head? Is there trail markings thru the wooded area to the village?

[@RayOutThere]

Yes, this is a large hiking reserve with many trails throughout it. On this trip I parked at Seeley's Pond picnic area to look at the first set of ruins. Then I parked at the Sky Top Drive parking lot and took the Sierra Trail to the village. For quick access to the village, you can park at a lot on Cataract Hollow Road off of Glenside Ave, which is Exit 44 off of Rt 78. From there its a short walk down the road to the village. I highly recommend checking out the Watchung Reservation!

[@doreengramling191]

@@RayOutThere Thank you for the directions I will go and hike in warmer weather. Thank you for the amazing video and history narrative.

[@RayOutThere]

@@doreengramling191 Thank you so much for watching!

[@cloudeye7]

Oh one more thing, you forgot a building. There is an old restored barn down past the last house on the row, if you keep following the path.

[@forsomenotreally]

Have you explored Connecticut yet?

[@RayOutThere]

Not yet, but I would like to. Any places I should check out?

[@forsomenotreally]

@@RayOutThere there is Dudley township if you can get permission to enter.

[@edradtke287]

the original motel 6,we'll leave a light on for ya.

[@Thecorgially]

I thought Watchung was near Matawan, NJ

[@Thecorgially]

You would think there would be an interest in restoring these homes since they have a visitor's center.

[@lauradraves6865]

Thank you really enjoyed this and the history of this village.

[@motioninaframe4486]

Do these buildings still exist ?

[@RayOutThere]

Yes they're still there!

[@motioninaframe4486]

@@RayOutThere thank u ✌️♥️

[@garycarpenter2980]

Just look at those old houses falling down and some still standing with the windows boards over.No telling what happened to the sisters it could be anything

[@RayOutThere]

Who knows but its a fun ghost story to tell.

[@gmathis4829]

Tribal Land?

[@Pro-Deo]

Who's the guy speaking Spanish(?) really fast and loud like -right next to you at 11:05-11:06? Then he says "If we go 250 50" at 11:11-11:12. Was he with you? It's the only time someone's voice is heard throughout the whole thing. If you were alone then his voice is way up there with the loudest evps I ever heard and I wonder how you did not even hear it. Oh geez then a few minutes later you show us the pictures and info about the Mexican murals. It figures.

[@RayOutThere]

Those voices were other people walking around in the area. This place is along an active hiking trail and there were other people checking out the buildings that day.

[@lesjones5684]

I live in New Jersey Stop over and have dinner

[@plasticman74]

Yeah it's haunted from the ghosts of poops past

[@underground_americana]

People say everything's haunted these days

[@yoyo5069]

My tissues are haunted of knuckles past

[@pattiondish1773]

Grafite is a shame

[@RayOutThere]

I agree