Bodie Ghost Town is a fascinating and well-preserved historic site located near Bridgeport, California, in the Bodie Hills, east of the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Once a booming gold mining town in the late 19th century, Bodie is now a California State Historic Park and one of the best examples of a ghost town in the United States.

Outside the small, rural town of Bridgeport, California, you’ll find Travertine Hot Springs at the end of an unpaved road. Located off Highway 395, these springs aren’t a secret, and most tourist maps will include them. These springs are relatively crowded. However, if you arrive in the morning or on a weekday, you’ll have enough space to experience a natural pool quietly.

Bodie State Historic Park is a genuine California gold-mining ghost town located in Mono County. Once a thriving town with a population of 10,000, only a small portion of the town survives today. To preserve the historic atmosphere, there are no commercial facilities at Bodie State Historic Park.