Bodie Foundation : : Helping to preserve Bodie State Historic Park

Bodie Foundation
"Protecting Bodie's Future by Preserving Its Past"

Bodie, California

Bodie, California is the largest and best preserved ghost town of the old west. Once called "the wildest camp in the west," Bodie was home to 10,000 people in its heyday. Today, the wind blows through the actual walls that listened in on tales of adventure, discovery and gold more than a century ago.

The entire town, with about 200 structures, is preserved in a state of "arrested decay", just as it was found in 1962 by California State Parks. The Bodie Foundation is helping to ensure that Bodie is preserved for future generations.

Friends of Bodie Day 2010
Our 2010 Heritage Celebration happens on August 14th!

Bodie IS open until 6pm that day, but ONLY MEMBERS may stay after-hours for the BBQ and activities. If you're not a member, join us now to help support Bodie and so that you can attend the festivities.

MEMBERS - Reserve your tickets today

Bodie Regional Heritage Tours
Guided by Terri Geissinger
We are proud to introduce Bodie Regional Heritage tours! These tours are designed to educate, interpret and preserve the history that surrounds Bodie, Bridgeport, Aurora and the Mono basin. Each two day tour will travel to interesting historical sites such as Dogtown, Monoville, Aurora and, of course, Bodie. While in Bodie, visitors will receive a privileged tour of the town, stamp mill and cemetery. The tours will be in June and September.

Click here for more information, or go to the calendar and click on the month of interest.

Please help us keep
the Bodie Museum Open!

We are happy to report that, at this posting, the Keep Those Doors Open campaign has raised over $8,000. A warm thank you goes to everyone who has donated. We are just $2000 away from our original goal, so please keep donating and help us :Keep those doors open!

You can make your pledge by choosing a donation amount then clicking the "Give" button, or mailing a check to: