These are some of the common questions and answers about Bodie and everything involved with the town or visiting it. Find a question you have, click on it, and you will jump to the answer a bit lower down on this page.

1. Are you a ranger, or do you work at Bodie? Why have you created this web site?

2. "What is the WEATHER like right now?"

3. "What are the road conditions like right now?"

4. "How can I get in touch with the park?"

5. "Are there rangers in the park year-round? What are the park hours during the year?"

6. "What caused the town to be abandoned? Did the gold run out, or did the miners strike water? Or was the gold dwindling, and then the town burned?"

7. "Is there anyway to gain access to more of the buildings than those normally open to the public?"

8. "Do you have other reference materials on Bodie?"

9. "I was wondering what kind of fees there are to visit the park. Also, is there any camping availability close by?"

10. "Has part of the stamp mill been reopened for guided tours?"

11. "What should I take for a day trip to Bodie?"

1. "Are you a ranger, or do you work at Bodie? Why have you created this web site?"
   My name is Dave Tavres. I first ran across Bodie during a high school camping trip many years ago. I have 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 would like to write a letter or send me anything regarding Bodie, or contact me in general, you can reach me at:
   

   David Tavres 26511 Merienda #5 Laguna Hills, CA 92656 top

   Click here, enter your phone number, and Google will call you and connect us!

2. "What is the WEATHER like right now?"
   
   • NOAA gets reports directly from the rangers in Bodie, so their information is great.
     

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

   
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3. Check these sites for information on road conditions:
   (If you know of other sites with road information, please let me know.)
   
   • 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

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4. "How can I get in touch with the park?"
   Bodie State Historic Park
   P.O. Box 515
   Bridgeport, CA 93517
   (760) 647-6445
   bodie@friendsofbodie.org
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5. "Are there rangers in the park year-round? What are the park hours during the year?"
   Rangers are in the park all year. The museum/bookstore is open from May to October. Below is the park schedule:
   

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

   
   Hours CAN change and are strictly enforced During the winter, the park is open, but it usually does require some form of snow transportation (4 wheel-drives won't cut it). With the elevation above 8000 feet, the snow gets pretty deep.
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6. "What caused the town to be abandoned? Did the gold run out, or did the miners strike water? Or was the gold dwindling, and then the town burned?"
   The mines in Bodie finally dwindled to the point that the mining companies could not afford to pay for the mining works or the miners. Between that, and a fire in 1892, there wasn't much left to be done in Bodie. A few people remained in Bodie, but from then on, the town would never again be the same.
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7. "Is there anyway to gain access to more of the buildings than those normally open to the public?"
   The general public cannot gain regular access to the buildings, however, you may want to check the local photography clubs or groups that get access to the park after dusk.
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8. "Do you have other reference materials on Bodie?"
   There are a number of books on Bodie and the area. Check the Library & Store

   on this site, or visit the small bookstore in Bodie, at the old Miner's Union Hall.
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9. "I was wondering what kind of fees there are to visit the park. Also, is there any camping availability close by?"
   There is NO camping within Bodie, and there are no commercial camp sites within walking distance. Check out the Local Listings page for campsites and motels. As for fees, they are as follows:
   - Age 17 and older - $5 per person
   - Age 7 to 16 - $3
   - Age 6 and younger - FREE
   - Dogs may accompany visitors into the townsite, but dogs must be on a leash at all times.
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10. "Has part of the stamp mill been reopened for guided tours?"
    There are guided tours through part of the mill a few times each day during the summer months, as well as holiday weekends.
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11. "What should I take for a day trip to Bodie"
    *Even during the summer months, it can get chilly very quickly.
    *Be sure to bring a sweatshirt or some kind of windbreaker.
    *A bottle of water would be handy - 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.
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