How much time do you need in Bodie?

1. Re: How long is the average visit to Bodie State Park? Average visit is between 2 and 3 hours. have a great day.

Is Bodie CA worth visiting?

Bodie is a ghost town as you would expect it. Absolutely worth a visit. The old houses, vehicles, furniture and tools are in a rather good condition and you can imagine people leaving the town from one day to another leaving their belongings behind.

Is Bodie open all year?

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.

What is there to do in Bodie CA?

Top 10 Best Things To Do in Bodie, CA

Bodie State Historic Park. 0.3 mi. 211 reviews.
Travertine Hot Spring. 11.0 mi. 112 reviews.
Barney Lake. 12.0 mi. Hiking.
Bodie State Park. 0.5 mi. Parks.
Bridgeport Resevoir. 12.2 mi.
Virginia Lakes Pack Outfit. 12.1 mi.
Conway Summit Scenic Overlook. 13.1 mi.
Rhino’s Bar & Grille. 12.1 mi.

How far off 395 is Bodie?

about 13 miles
Location and Directions Bodie is located in the Basin Range of the Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, about 13 miles East of Highway 395 in central California.

How long does it take to tour Bodie California?

I would recommend allowing at least 4-6 hours. Of course, it may depend the limits of your traveling party.

How much does it cost to go in Bodie?

There is a nominal entrance fee of $8 for adults, $5 for children 16 and under (Credit card only at the entrance kiosk. If no one is present, cash or check only in the self pay envelope). Pack water and light snacks, as there are no services (restrooms are available).

Can you stay in Bodie California?

Accommodations in Bodie, CA. Unless you’re one of the resident ghosts, there are no accommodations in Bodie. So head to June Lake just down the road. Our small town offers plenty of “home town” accommodations including vacation homes and vacation condos.

Can you go in buildings in Bodie?

There are guided tours through part of the mill a few times each day during the summer months, as well as holiday weekends. Other than summer, the weather is too inclement and the building can be dangerous.

Can you visit Bodie at night?

For three nights in the year, Bodie State Historic Park is open to the public until 10pm in the evening. The Bodie Foundation offers a special program for the evening – a walking ghost tour of the town, a ghost tour of the Old Stamp Mill, and star stories with an astronomer.

When is the best time to visit the Bodie State Historic Park?

Bodie State Historic Park is open 9am-6pm in summer (May 15th – Oct 31st) and 9am-3pm in the winter (Nov 1st – May 14th), and is best explored in warm weather in spring, summer and fall; peak season is Memorial Day through Labor Day.

Is Bodie the best ghost town in California?

Unless you count the ghosts of Bodie! The ghost town of Bodie is by far the best California ghost town and one of the top in the entire United States. Bodie is about 2 hours north of Mammoth Lakes off Highway 395 or about 4 hours from the valley of Yosemite National Park.

What is it like to live in Bodie California?

Bodie was one of the best gold mining locations in California in its peak years of 1877 – 1882. At the height of the boom, the town flourished at a population between 8,000 and 10,000. Living in Bodie wasn’t for the faint of heart as it really pushed the “wild” in Wild West to the limits.

Is it safe to drive to Bodie CA?

The drive to Bodie, California is not recommended for anyone with severe back or neck problems or any other condition that could be aggravated by the bumps. That isn’t just one of those cheesy warnings that’s required by law. Take it from someone who’s driven it more than once.