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Bodie State Historic Park
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Contact Information
(760) 647-6445
Park Hours
Summer hours 9am-6pm (March 18th
to October 31st)
Winter hours 9am to 4pm (November
1st to March 17th)
& Activities and Facilities
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Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town
that once had a population of nearly 10,000 people. The town is named for Waterman S. Body (William Bodey), who had
discovered small amounts of gold in hills north of Mono Lake. In 1875, a mine cave-in revealed pay dirt, which led to purchase of
the mine by the Standard Company in 1877. People flocked to Bodie and transformed it from a town of a few dozen to a
boomtown.
Only a small part of the town survives, preserved in a state of "arrested decay." Interiors remain as they were left and stocked with
goods. Designated as a National Historic Site and a State Historic Park in 1962, the remains of Bodie are being preserved in a state
of "arrested decay". Today this once thriving mining camp is visited by tourists, howling winds and an occasional ghost.
Location - Directions
The park is northeast of Yosemite, 13 miles east of Highway 395 on Bodie Road (Hwy 270), seven miles south of Bridgeport.
From U.S. 395 seven miles south of Bridgeport, take State Route 270. Go east 10 miles to the end of the pavement and continue 3
miles on a dirt road to Bodie. The last 3 miles can at times be rough. Reduced speeds are necessary. Call the park if there are any
questions about road conditions.
Facilities and Activities
Bodie is a ghost town. Today it looks much the same as it did over 50 years ago when the last residents left. To preserve the ghost
town atmosphere, there are no commercial facilities at Bodie, such as food or gasoline. There is a bookstore inside the museum
where you may also inquire about daily tours.
Restrooms (flush toilets) are located at the parking lot and the picnic area.
Souvenirs and Collecting
Everything in Bodie is part of the historic scene and is fully protected. NOTHING may be collected or removed from the park. Metal
detectors are not allowed.
Closed Areas
For public protection, certain unstable sections of the park are posted as prohibited areas, and are closed to entry by park visitors.
Camping
There is no camping at Bodie. Contact U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management offices for nearby camping information.
Winter Visits
Bodie is open all year. However, because of the high elevation (8375 feet), it is accessible only by skis, snowshoes or snowmobiles
during winter months. Snowmobiles must stay on designated roads in the Bodie Hills.
Winter weather is often unpredictable. Sub-zero temperatures, strong winds and white-out conditions are common. Many four
wheel drive vehicles with chains get stuck each year in powdery snow. In Spring, mud can be a problem. Local towing services,
when available, can be costly.
Dogs
Dogs are permitted in the park but must be on a leash at all times. Please clean up after your pet.
Daily Tours
Stamp Mill Tour
Take a 50 minute walk through one of the most intact Stamp Mills in California. You will learn how gold was extracted from quartz
and turned into bullion bars. You will see the machine shop, electrical room, amalgam tables and the mighty stamps. Maximum
of 25 people per tour. Reserve your tickets at the museum. $6 per person
Stamp Mill tour times: (May 23rd to September 8th 11:00 am, 1:00 pm & 3:00 pm) During May 1st to May 23rd and Sept. 8th to
October 31st, please inquire at the park museum for tour times.
Bodie Ghost Walk and Star Stories
Three Extraordinary Nights - Three Remarkable Tours Bodie will stay open until 10pm
for the General Public. You are welcome to enjoy town on your own or take a tour
and turn your night into an experience that will last a lifetime!!. Read More...
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Prices
Adults: $5 per person
Children: $3 per child (ages 1 to 17)
Children ages 1 and under are free
Only cash or checks are accepted at the
Park Entrance Station.
Address
P.O. Box 515
Bridgeport, CA 93517-0515
Shipping Address
NAPA Auto Parts C/O Bodie SHP
65 Hays St.
Bridgeport, CA 93517
Bridgeport, CA
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About the Park
Bodie Foundation
Available Activities and Facilities at Bodie State Historic ParkDAY-USE ACTIVITIES & FACILITIES
Historical/Cultural Site
Picnic Areas
Env. Learning/Visitor Center
Exhibits and Programs
Interpretive Exhibits
Museums
Family Programs
OTHER FACILITIES & VISITOR
INFORMATION
Parking
Restrooms
Drinking Water Available
Contact Us
Address: 1416 9th Street Sacramento, CA 95814 | P.O. Box 942896 Sacramento, CA
94296
Public Information Inquiries: (916) 653-6995 | (800) 777-0369
For Specific Park Questions: Contact Us Page
General Questions: [email protected]
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