Bodie State Park

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100 Main St
Bridgeport, CA 93517

Bodie State Historic Park in Bridgeport, California, is a captivating ghost town that offers a glimpse into the vibrant life of a 19th-century mining community. Preserved in a state of arrested decay since 1962, Bodie maintains its weathered buildings and rich history, providing visitors with an authentic experience of the bustling town that once boasted 10,000 residents and numerous saloons.

Founded after the discovery of gold in 1859, Bodie became a melting pot of miners, entrepreneurs, and various cultures, thriving amid the allure of fortune and revelry. Today, the park serves as a testament to its storied past, inviting exploration of its historic structures, captivating stories, and the intriguing characters who once called Bodie home.

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4.04 reviews
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Tonya H.
7/12/2025

Bodie is like a trip to the Old West. Not only is it a ghost town it is also a state park. It is located north of Mono Lake in the Eastern Sierras, not easy to get to but pretty cool spot. You...

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Bryan W.
5/25/2018

If there's one thing you need to know about me, it's that I LOVE WESTWORLD - or Westerworld, as my boss calls it. Ever since I saw the very first episode, I haven't been able to pause. The show is...

Rebecca H.
8/1/2020

If you are looking for an amusement park style experience, you are going to be so horribly disappointed. This was not a fun sort of town, lots of violence and general debauchery in it's day, and...

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Ian S.
4/5/2018

Not happy as their website said OPEN NOW. Drove from Mammoth about 35 miles to find all roads are closed. There was no mention on website it was closed. No snow in the immediate area. Tried...

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