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supercub
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Sep 06, 2016

Bodie CA

How is the road into Bodie? Is it good enough to drive my 38 ft diesel pusher, towing a vehicle? Have never been there. Any comments about visiting that area? Thanks
Brian

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  • Actually, I was just checking Google and it's only 3 miles from the point where the pavement ends to the parking area at they park. I thought it was 10 miles of gravel road. But even at 3 miles of dusty road I'd still take the toad versus driving the RV in there.
  • I wouldn't do it. You can make it, but you'll probably need new air filters when you're done unless you go on a rainy day. If you aren't staying in the area just park the RV someplace on 395 and drive the toad in to Bodie.
  • Parking at the top can be tight for a big A and toad. I agree to leave the A behind and just drive the car up. The road itself can be done - the unpaved section will depend on when they last graded it - but you aren't going to want to deal with parking and turning around.

    brochure for Bodie - at the end of the brochure, there is a map of the town. You will have to park parallel along the edge of Bypass Road. It is a narrow two lane road. You will have to turn around to leave. The parking lot is for cars and won't fit your rig.

    It's very scenic out there, but the towns are very small and limited (as in fuel, supplies, etc. - what you will find will be more expensive also).

    Be sure to visit Mono Lake - hopefully the water level is up from last year.
  • You could do it and it will not do any damage to your rig....but with that being said, I would only take the tow car into Bodie State Park.

    You can call the park itself and ask what the road conditions are. Only the last 3 miles are unpaved. The phone number to call is (760) 647-6445.
  • How is the road into Bodie? Is it good enough to drive my 38 ft diesel pusher, towing a vehicle? Have never been there. Any comments about visiting that area? Thanks
    Brian


    If it were me, I would leave the MH in the RV park/campground and take your towed vehicle into Bodie.