THE HAUNTING RIDER OF THE DESERT.

The Red Ghost is a spectral rider that haunts the deserts of the Southwest — a mysterious camel said to carry a phantom rider draped in blood-red robes. Its ghostly presence has been reported by miners, ranchers, and travelers since the late 1800s.

Tales speak of a rider who vanished under mysterious circumstances, doomed to roam the desert eternally on a camel that appears and disappears like a mirage. The Red Ghost’s eerie silhouette and chilling cries are said to foretell misfortune for those who cross its path.

Whether legend or lingering spirit, the Red Ghost remains a cautionary tale woven into the fabric of desert folklore — a haunting reminder that some stories never truly fade away.

When the desert wind carries a distant cry, beware — the Red Ghost rides again.