Bodie - Gold Mining Ghost Town

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Bodie

California's official gold mining ghost town, Bodie was once notorious as the wildest town in the West. From 1877 to 1888, the community swelled to more than 10,000 residents and produced over $35 million in gold and silver.

Now a State Historic Park, Bodie is the largest unrestored ghost town in the West – a pleasing alternative to today's theme parks. Visitors can explore the museum, follow a self guided tour, or wander the dirt streets peaking in the windows of the homes, stores, saloons, barbershops, and the church for a glimpse into life of a bygone era.

Restrooms and water are the only available services so be sure to pack a lunch, bring sunscreen, your camera, and a jacket for your Bodie outing. A nominal fee is charged to enter the park, open at 8am daily.

Park Tours
Daily Public Tours
10:15am - Free History Talk
12:00 & 2:00 & 3:00 - Stamp Mill Tours (4 person minimum)
Public Tour Fees: $8 Adult/$4 Children 12 and under

The money raised supports the Friends of Bodie with Interpretation, Preservation & Stabilization. It also provides funding for Park & Museum staff.

NEW Evening Mill Tour!
Saturdays & Sundays beginning in June, experience Bodie as you never have before with a 90 minute tour from 4 - 5:30pm, which includes Stamp Mill and Town. Sign up at the Museum for tour registration.
Tour Fees: $10 Adult/$6 Children 12 and under

Private Tours
Reserve a private tour of the Town and Cemetery and the Bodie Bluff Mining District. Advance reservations, only -- please call 760-647-6564.
Private Tour Fees: $15 per person, 5 person minimum

Please contact 760-647-6445 for more information.

Location – Directions
Bodie is is located on State Route 270, seven miles south and east of Bridgeport off of US 395. From U.S. 395 take State Route 270, and go east 10 miles to the end of the pavement. Continue 3 miles on an unsurfaced road to Bodie. The last 3 miles can at times be rough. Reduced speeds are necessary.