Friday the 13th Ghost Sleepover at Idaho’s Former Tuberculosis Hospital

Some buildings never fully empty. On Friday, November 13, 2026, a small group of paranormal investigators will spend the night inside the former Idaho State Tuberculosis Hospital in Gooding, Idaho, for an overnight investigation that includes lodging, snacks, drinks, and breakfast the next morning.

Organized by SpookyUtah22 as their second annual team-only event, the sleepover takes place in a building with a long and layered past. Originally constructed in 1920 as part of Gooding College, the structure later served as the Idaho State Tuberculosis Hospital from 1947 until 1976. During those decades it cared for patients facing a disease that often meant isolation, prolonged illness, and, for many, the end of their lives within its walls. After the hospital closed, the building was renovated into an inn, yet reports of unexplained activity continued.

Guests and staff have described whispering voices in empty rooms, the sound of children, full-bodied apparitions, and a persistent sense of being watched. The location gained wider ghostly attention when the Ghost Adventures crew investigated it, capturing EVPs and documenting experiences that matched years of local accounts. Investigators who have returned since then frequently point to the attic, basement, and long hallways as particularly active areas.

Friday the 13th adds another layer to an already storied site. While the date carries its own cultural weight, the real draw here is the chance to spend hours after dark in a place where history and reported phenomena still intersect. Spots for the overnight are limited, and a second night on November 14 filled quickly, underscoring the quiet but steady interest in locations like this one.

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