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Bodie Ghost Town

Bodie is one of the best preserved ghost cities in the American West. Houses, shops and workshops are in the state of the so-called Arrested Decay and convey an amazingly direct picture of the former mine life.

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Why go

Bodie is one of the best preserved ghost cities in the American West. Houses, shops and workshops are in the state of the so-called Arrested Decay and convey an amazingly direct picture of the former mine life.

The stop can be easily integrated into the proposed round trip and offers a clear contrast to the previous stage.

At a glance

Category | Information

Ideal stay | 1⁄2 day

Best time to visit | June–October

Fifth-wheel access | Check your vehicle, specific campsite and approach road.

Priority | Nature, road trip & local experiences

Main Street

Along the dusty street are saloons, shops, residential buildings and other buildings of the former Boomtown.

Stamp Mill

Guided tours show the large plant in which the ore was processed.

Museum

Small exhibitions and original objects tell of everyday life in the remote mine town.

Things to do

Historical Tour

Photographing

Visit Museum

Guided Stamp Mill Tour

Shopping

In Bodie there is no normal supply. Buy water and food before in Bridgeport or Lee Vining.

Food & drink

No restaurants in Bodie. Bridgeport and Lee Vining are the nearest places with a reliable offer.

Campgrounds

No camping in Bodie

Paradise Shores Camp near Bridgeport

Willow Springs or RV parks around Lee Vining

Practical tips

The access road contains an unpaved section.

Leave Fifth Wheel and large RVs better on the campsite.

Bodie is high; weather and roads can change quickly.

Our recommendation

Bodie is a mandatory destination for us. The city does not seem like an artificial museum, but rather as a place that its inhabitants left yesterday.

Hikes & walks nearby

No detailed trail matches these preferences. Try Any duration or Any route type. Search the trail sources below for this area.

Trail details checked against park sources in September 2026. Check current closures, weather, permits and any return transport before setting out.

Before your visit, check current opening times, trail conditions, permits and campground availability with the park or local operator.

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