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 …
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 who continue to travel to Bodie from all over the world, just as they did back in Bodie's boom years.
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Sep 27, 2024
not handicap accessible its a quarter of a mile just to the museum. then across some big rocks to get to the building with the movie. and then we drove off. Full review by Camille B
Aug 19, 2024
This was my 3rd trip to Bodie, and it never disappoints! Absolutely amazing! I always like to put myself in a person's mindset from that time period. While driving my car over the washboard road (… Full review by dedwards1969
Aug 10, 2024
Bodie California is probably California's best preserved old mining towns...been here countless times and the place still continues to impress and mesmerize...the well preserved buildings and the art… Full review by thelostpineapple
Road conditions. I’ve heard some bad things about the road. Is there a paved road in and through the site? What condition is the road?
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I drive a hired mustang not 4 x 4 and was fine and saw camper vans drive it. The first part is tarmac normal road the last 2 miles is dirt track but flattened with the odd bump or pit hole that …
I drive a hired mustang not 4 x 4 and was fine and saw camper vans drive it. The first part is tarmac normal road the last 2 miles is dirt track but flattened with the odd bump or pit hole that was easy to swerve.... it really wasn’t a problem and this may sound silly but it built up the anticipation and authenticity of it in a way.... don’t let it stop you
Are there any tour groups that give tours of Bodie? Really just trying to avoid taking a rental car over the dirt road.
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The shorter of the two dirt roads is fine did it on the way in with a rental car. The long route we took out was pretty bumpy but still easily passable. Just take your time.
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How does the rolling window reservation system work?
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California State Parks moved from a block or on-sale day reservation period to a rolling window. The public can reserve the highly sought-after campsites and lodging six months...