Primitive pit toilets are available in the townsite and in the picnic area. Metal detectors are not allowed. For public protection, certain unstable sections of the park are posted as prohibited areas, and are closed to entry by park visitors. Go east 10 miles to the end of the pavement and continue 3 miles on an unsurfaced road to Bodie. The last 3 miles can at times be rough.
Reduced speeds are necessary.
You are encouraged to call the park if there are any questions on road conditions. There is no camping at Bodie. U.S. Forest Service campgrounds are located near Bridgeport and Lee Vining. Bodie State Historic Park, P.O. Box 515, Bridgeport, CA 93517 or California Department of Parks and Recreation, Sierra District, P.O. Drawer D, Tahoma, CA 96142. Bodie is now listed as one of the worlds 100 most endangered sites by the World Monuments Watch .