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Bodie · Abandoned Places & Urban Exploration
A preserved ghost town from the Wild West with a population peak of 10,000 during the 1880 gold rush. Approximately 200 buildings remain preserved as left in arrested decay. It is a State Historic Park with variable road conditions. Infrastructure supports tours and entry fees. Best visited June to October as roads can close in winter. Photography is allowed through windows, emphasizing preservation rather than restoration.
Destination Overview
A preserved ghost town from the Wild West with a population peak of 10,000 during the 1880 gold rush. Approximately 200 buildings remain preserved as left in arrested decay. It is a State Historic Park with variable road conditions. Infrastructure supports tours and entry fees. Best visited June to October as roads can close in winter. Photography is allowed through windows, emphasizing preservation rather than restoration.
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- Best season
- Summer
- Difficulty
- 4
- Region
- USA, California
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