What to Bring, Equipment Suggestions, Etc.

For Your Comfort

  • Smile. Come with a friendly, open minded attitude.
  • Old buildings tend to be poorly insulated- be sure to bring extra clothing for both cold & warm weather such as sweatshirts, rain gear, etc. 
  • RHA is NOT heated. It is brick, cinderblock, cement. It holds the cold and never really warms up in the building until late May. Dress warmer than you would normally.
  • Dress in layers. If you are coming in Fall, Winter, or early Spring - dress as you would if you were spending the day outside playing in the cold & snow. You can always remove a layer - but once you're cold - your cold.
  • Same thing regarding your feet. In the colder seasons - it is best to wear boots with socks. Be sure you can wiggle your toes freely. If your boots/shoes are too tight - your feet will be cold. Once your feet get cold - you will be miserable. 
  • Wear or bring a hat. People tend to stay warmer when their head is covered.
  • Fingerless gloves or convertible gloves or mittens- so you can still operate your equipment - but keep your hands warm too. 
  • Bring a blanket. When sitting for extended periods of time while doing EVP sessions, etc, or if you like to sit on the floor, you will get chilly, a blanket helps. 
  • Hand & Foot Warmers

The Basics

These items will afford you a great experience!

  • Audio Review Program such as Audacity.com
  • Extra Batteries 
  • Digital or Tape Audio Recorder
  • Digital or Film Camera and/or Video Camera
  • Head phones 
  • Mini Mag Light (specifically) - NOT brighter than an INCANDESCENT 96 LUMENS with or without a red filter or any 15 -20 LUMEN LED that has an output under 96 Lumens incandescent).  All flashlights should NOT be larger than one inch in diameter at the lens and 6 inches in length. This is important as you do not want to ruin your night vision or anyone else's night vision.  You want to see shadow people, etc.
  • Smart Phone - for taking photos or video, recording audio, playing period music, or for using specialty apps such as Ghost Tracker

Additional Equipment Suggestions

Add any of these items in as you can afford - in no particular order.

 

  • Air Ion Counter
  • Compass
  • DVR System
  • Dowsing Rods
  • EM Pump
  • EMF Detectors
  • External Speaker
  • Film Camera
  • Full Spectrum Camera
  • Gauss Meter
  • GEO Phone
  • Glow sticks
  • infrared Digital Thermometer

 

  • IR (infrared) Camera
  • IR Lights
  • Infrared Motion Detection Camera(also known as a wildlife camera)
  • KII Meter
  • Laser Grid (Red, Green, or Ultraviolet - Non Military Grade)
  • Lens Wipes
  • Mel-Meter
  • Motion Sensors
  • Multi-Camera DVR System (only on Private Hunts)
  • Nightvision Goggles

 

  • Ovilus
  • Parabolic Ear
  • Paranormal Puck
  • Pendulum
  • REM POD
  • SB7, Shack-Hack, Spirit Box or Franks Box
  • Thermal Imaging Camera
  • Thermometer (Digital)
  • Tri-Field Meter
  • Tri-pod
  • Ultraviolet Lights
  • Video Camera

 

Upcoming Events

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  • Jan 21 January 21, 2026 Winter Private Quarantined Ghost Hunt - $399 +tax
    January 21, 2026 Winter Private Quarantined Ghost Hunt 7:00 PM – 10:00 PM - $399 +tax • 2 person minimum / 10 person maximum per private group. When the snow settles and the temperature drops, Rolling Hills Asylum grows unnervingly still. In the deep winter quiet, every sound carries… and the shadows feel closer than ever. Book your own Private Quarantined Ghost Hunt and enjoy exclusive access for just your group. With no other guests in the building, you’ll explore the most active locations — the infirmary, shadowed corridors, and well-known hotspots where countless visitors have reported voices, footsteps, and full-bodied apparitions. Bring your own equipment, however, no special equipment is required — your cell phone is truly all you need. However, if you’d like to enhance your experience, RHA’s onsite store offers a full range of professional paranormal investigation equipment for purchase — the very same tools used by veteran investigators. Ownership means you take your evidence home, continue investigating anywhere, and build your own kit instead of paying rental fees for gear you must give back. Your group will be oriented on safety and allowed to investigate at your own pace, in your own way. Bring your curiosity, your questions, and your courage — winter investigations at Rolling Hills are raw, quiet, and intensely personal. The air is still, the building is hushed, and activity is known to spike when the living are few… and the night is long. Perfect for couples, small groups, seasoned investigators, and brave first-timers who want privacy, darkness, and an undistracted encounter with the asylum’s spirits. Are you ready to quarantine with the spirits? Ticket Info: 18+ with valid ID. Ages 14–17 with parent (pre-authorization 2 days ahead). Parking: 30 min before scheduled time| Check-in: is promptly 15 min prior to scheduled time | No late entry. Bag rules & restrictions apply. No outside food/drinks. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes required. The facility is NOT heated, dress appropriately. Rolling Hills Asylum has a zero tolerance policy regarding drugs and alcohol and has the right to refuse entry if suspected of being under the influence of any substance. No refunds.
  • Jan 23 January 23, 2026 - Guided Flashlight Tour - $39+tax
    January 23, 2026 - Guided Flashlight Tour 7p-9p $39+tax. Step into the shadows with your FREE LOGO flashlight (as supplies last) and uncover the asylum’s chilling history. Your experienced guide will take you on an exploration of infamous areas like the Morgue, Shadow Hallway, and Psych Ward—where whispers, shadowy figures, and footsteps echo in the dark. You will learn not only about the history of the Asylum, but also of some of our most preeminent spirits. By flashlight, the past comes alive—some tragic, some terrifying—as you walk the hallways where history was written in life and death. By night, Rolling Hills transforms into a place where the line between the living and the dead is razor thin. Step into the shadows where history and hauntings meet. Ticket Info: 18+ with valid ID. Ages 14–17 with parent (pre-authorization 2 days ahead). Parking: 30 min before scheduled time| Check-in: is promptly 15 min prior to scheduled time | No late entry. Bag rules & restrictions apply. No outside food/drinks. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes required. The facility is NOT heated, dress appropriately. Rolling Hills Asylum has a zero tolerance policy regarding drugs and alcohol and has the right to refuse entry if suspected of being under the influence of any substance. No refunds.
  • Jan 24 January 24, 2026 - 3 Hr Psych Hold Self Guided Ghost Hunt -$49p+tax
    January 24, 2026 - 3 Hr Psych Hold Self Guided Ghost Hunt - 7p-10p -$49p+tax Dare to see what waits in the dark. Step into Rolling Hills Asylum, internationally famous and known as one of the most haunted asylums in the world. Spanning over 60,000 sq ft with a subterranean tunnel, its halls have witnessed tragedy for nearly two centuries. Featured on countless paranormal ghost hunting shows, its corridors are filled with shadow figures, disembodied voices, cold spots, and unexplained activity that has left even skeptics shaken. During this self-guided ghost hunt, explore the Morgue, Shadow Hallway, Psych Ward, the asylum’s tunnel, and more. Explore the haunted halls alone, or for those who want guidance, the experienced Rolling Hills crew will be available to assist in investigating and capturing paranormal evidence—spirit photos, EVP recordings, video, and personal experiences you’ll never forget. Come as a skeptic… leave a believer. Ticket Info: 18+ with valid ID. Ages 14–17 with parent (pre-authorization 2 days ahead). Parking: 30 min before scheduled time| Check-in: is promptly 15 min prior to scheduled time | No late entry. Bag rules & restrictions apply. No outside food/drinks. Closed-toe, closed-heel shoes required. The facility is NOT heated, dress appropriately. Rolling Hills Asylum has a zero tolerance policy regarding drugs and alcohol and has the right to refuse entry if suspected of being under the influence of any substance. No refunds.
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