Common Questions

My name is Dave Tavres. I first ran across Bodie during a high school camping trip many years ago. I've tried to create a web site that people can use to find out more about Bodie and hopefully carry on some of the history of the past. I don't know how or why, but Bodie has captured my heart. I plan on keeping this site up and adding to it for as long as I stay in the field of computers and have time to do so.

If for some reason you'd like to contact me regarding Bodie, you can reach me by email, mail or phone:

• NOAA gets reports directly from the rangers and equipment in Bodie, so their information is great.


• Weather.com has updated weather for Bodie State Historic Park:

Check these sites for information on road conditions:
  • http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/us395 - Information on Highway 395
  • http://www.dot.ca.gov/hq/roadinfo/ - General California highway information
  • http://www.wunderground.com/US/CA/Bridgeport.html - Weather Underground's Bridgeport, California forecast

Bodie State Historic Park
P.O. Box 515
Bridgeport, CA 93517
(760) 647-6445
Send email to The Bodie Foundation

Rangers are in the park all year and the park hours are strictly enforced. The museum/bookstore is open from May to October. The park is generally open from Memorial Day to Labor Day from 8:00a to 6:00p. The remainder of the year the hours are generally 10:00a to 3:00p.

The hours are subject to change based on weather or staffing, and are posted at all entrances. Call the park for exact details at (760) 647-6445.

Here is a general park schedule:

March 1st to the Friday before Memorial Day:	10:00a to 3:00p OR AS POSTED
Saturday before Memorial Day to Mid-September:	9:00a to 6:00p OR AS POSTED
Mid-September to Mid-October:	8:00a to 4:00p OR AS POSTED
Mid-October to October 31st:	10:00a to 3:00p OR AS POSTED
November 1st to the end of February:	10:00a to 3:00p OR AS POSTED

Bodie IS open during the winter, but it requires some form of snow transportation (4 wheel-drives won't cut it!). The elevation above 8000 feet, so the snow gets pretty deep.

There is NO camping in Bodie, and there are no commercial camp sites within walking distance. Check out the Local Listings page for campsites and motels.

Park entry fees are as follow:
-Ages 17+: $7 per person
-16 to 6: $5
-5 and under are free
-Dogs may accompany visitors into the townsite, but dogs must be on a leash at all times.

Over the years the mines dwindled and the cost to extract the ore increased to the point that mining companies could'nt afford the overall cost of operations.

The general public may not entergain the buildings, however, there are sometimes photography workshops that have permits to enter the buildings with a guide. Check the calendar of events

There are a number of books on Bodie and the area. Check the Bodie.com store.

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.

• Even during the summer months Bodie can get very cold, very quickly. Be sure to bring a sweatshirt or some kind of windbreaker.
• Carry a bottle of water; since the elevation is so high, people tend to get out of breath easier, and hiking around Bodie can tire you out. Water can replenish your strength.