Destination Guide to the Golden State California Day Trips

Bodie State Park, California

An original ghost town from the late 1800's stands today in a state of "arrested decay". After leaving the paved State Highway a 3 mile trip on a graded dirt road brings you to this State historic Park. With around 200 buildings in this old mining town you will have plenty of exploring to keep you busy for hours. Be sure to bring your own water and food as there are no services in town. Everything in Bodie is part of the historic scene and is fully protected. Nothing may be collected or removed from the park. The best way to remember your visit is by taking pictures. Bring plenty of film an extra memory card. "Today this once thriving mining camp is visited by tourists, howling winds and an occasional ghost."
 
Bodie School house
 
Swazey Hotel Bodie
Bodie State Park
Standard Mill Bodie
The Ghost Town of Bodie
Dechambeau Hotel Bodie California
Old Cars at Bodie Ghost Town
3 mile dirt road to Bodie
   
Bodie is open all year, however winter weather is often unpredictable. Directions : 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 an un surfaced road to Bodie.During the winter the road to Bodie may not be passable even with four wheel drive vehicles. Check ahead for road condition after snow storms. map

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