Bodie State Historic Park

Picnic Area

Two accessible picnic sites, with a nearby accessible flush toilet, are available.

Trails

The Cemetery Trail is an ‘out-and-back’ trail that is 0.25 miles each way from the main parking area to the park cemetery. The first 0.18-mile of the trail, prior to crossing Bypass Road, is accessible. Where the trail crosses Bypass Road, and continuing up toward the historic cemetery, the trail has experienced degradation and is not compliant to accessible trail standards. Wheelchair users may encounter barriers including excessive running or cross slope, reduced trail width, trail obstacles, and unstable or soft trail surface. The entire trail will be repaired to an accessible condition in a future project. Accessible parking, drinking fountain, and restrooms are provided at the main parking area.

Trail Name Running Slope Cross Slope Trail Width Trail Surface

Cemetery Trail 5 FT Average Aggregate, Concrete, & Soil

8% Maximum 5% Maximum 5 FT Minimum

Exhibits/Programs

The fully protected facilities and high desert conditions here may challenge persons who have limited mobility. Visitors with limited mobility who notify staff upon arrival will be able to arrange drop-offs close to certain areas where level landings and routes into the theater and visitor center have been improved. Many structures are on boardwalks that require climbing stairs from streets to get to window views. Original uneven boardwalks and unimproved terrain are the norm. Parking includes a van accessible space. There is an accessible flush toilet available at the parking lot.

Other Information

A balloon-tired wheelchair is available for loan by calling the park at (760) 616-5040.

Closed Areas

For public protection, certain unstable sections of the park are posted as prohibited areas, and are closed to entry by park visitors.

Camping

There is no camping at Bodie. Contact U.S. Forest Service or Bureau of Land Management offices for nearby camping information.

Restrooms (flush toilets) are located at the parking lot and the picnic area. Three "modern" outhouses exist in the park for visitor use as well. These are located across the street from the parking lot (just across from the northern entrance to the parking lot). Two more outhouses are located in the center of town, on the far left corner of the intersections of Main and Green Street when approaching on Green Street from the parking lot.

Souvenirs and Collecting

Everything in Bodie is part of the historic scene and is fully protected. NOTHING may be collected or removed from the park (this includes natural features such as rocks and plants in addition to historic items.). Metal detectors are not allowed.

Winter Visits

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.

Winter weather is often unpredictable. Sub-zero temperatures, strong winds and white-out conditions are common. Many four wheel drive vehicles with chains get stuck each year in powdery snow. In spring, mud can be a problem. Local towing services, when available, can be costly. Check road conditions before traveling. Choose to travel only when safe.