Bodie is one of the best preserved ghost towns in the United States. The town was Abandoned after the mines dried up, but the California state Park system took control of the area and has been caring for it since, maintaining the buildings and mines. | The Abandoned Project

Bodie is a well-preserved ghost town located in the eastern Sierra Nevada mountain range in California, near the Nevada border. It was a bustling mining town during the late 19th century, following the discovery of gold in 1859. At its peak in the late 1870s, Bodie had a population of around 10,000 people and was famous (or infamous) for its lawlessness, with numerous saloons, brothels, and gambling halls. What makes Bodie unique is how well-preserved it is. When the gold ran out, the town was g