Accessible Features at Bodie SHP
Accessible Features at California State Parks | Bodie SHP | Definitions and Terms | Activity Descriptions
Overview
Bodie State Historic Park preserves a genuine gold-mining ghost town. Visitors can walk down the deserted streets of a town that once had a population of nearly 10,000 people. Only a small part of the town survives, preserved in a state of "arrested decay." Visitors may look through windows to interiors that remain as they were left. Note that there is water but no food for sale in the park. There is an unshaded picnic area. Be prepared for dry, windy, hot 8300-foot+ elevations.This high desert site is open all year (9 am to 6 pm in summer, 9 am to 4 pm, or as posted, in winter), but the Visitor Center/Museum is only open May 15th to October 31st from 9:30 am to 5:30 pm. Because of the elevation, the park is accessible only by over-snow equipment during the winter months. Visitors should be aware of how high altitude may affect them. From U.S. 395 south of Bridgeport, take State Route 270 east ten miles to the end of the pavement, and continue three miles on a rough dirt road to Bodie. Phone (760) 616-5040 for more information.
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.To request an update to this page, please contact the Accessibility Division at access@parks.ca.gov or (916) 445-8949.