In 1932 fire destroyed all but 10 percent of the town. People who visited the park, and taken anything from Bodie, suffer terrible luck until the item is returned. From U.S. 395 seven miles south of Bridgeport, take State Route 270. 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. Sarah Winchester was the wife of the heir to the Winchester Rifle fortune, William Winchester. She was told that if she ever ceased to build the house, her life would also cease. In 1884, Sarah started building the house and continued for over 38 years until her death. Since Sarah built the house to the ghosts 'specifications', there are doors that go nowhere, stairs to the ceiling, and other such oddities.