BODIE GHOSTOWN
Step back into California’s Gold Rush past at Bodie State Historic Park, one of the best-preserved ghost towns in the American West.
WHAT TO SEE
Walk Bodie’s historic streets past weathered homes, churches, saloons, mining structures and the old schoolhouse. Many interiors remain much as they were left, with furniture, supplies and everyday objects still visible through the windows.
HOW TO GET THERE
Bodie sits high in the mountains north of Lee Vining at more than 8,000 feet. The final portion of the drive is on an unpaved road, and weather can dramatically affect access, especially outside the summer season.
SEASONALITY
Bodie’s IS OPEN YEAR AND conditions WILL change dramatically throughout the year. Summer offers the easiest access and warmest weather, while fall brings colder temperatures and fewer visitors. Winter and spring can bring deep snow, difficult road conditions and limited vehicle access.
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THE COMPLETE GUIDE TO BODIE GHOSTOWN
Weathered wooden buildings, quiet streets, and windows into another century make Bodie ghost town a memorable Eastern Sierra day trip. This former gold-mining community is now Bodie State Historic Park, where California’s mining history remains visible in the buildings and belongings left behind. For travelers staying in Lee Vining, Bodie offers a change of perspective:…
