The Bodie State Historical Park is open from 9:00 A.M. to 7:00 P.M. in the summer and reduces its hours as the days get shorter. Visitors should call ahead in winter to be sure the roads are clear. The admission fee is $3.00 per car. Smoking in Bodie is prohibited. For further information, call or write the Bodie State Historical Park, P.O. Box 515, Bridgeport, California 93517/Tel: 619-647-6445.
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