Ghost Town of Bodie Washington - Gold Mining Boom Town

Watch as we explore the iconic and arguably most famous ghost town in Washington State. The former gold mining camp/town of Bodie Okanogan County WA.
Bodie located at the mouth of Bodie Creek in Okanogan County WA came to be in 1896 with the discovery of gold in the area.
From 1902 until 1911 the mines were owned by the Bodie Mining Company, backed by the Wrigley brothers of chewing gum fame. The mine was operated until around 1917 and then remained idle with intermittent production until Government Order L-208 closed non essential industries during WWII.
North of Bodie Washington on Toroda Road, is the 1897, five-patent Bodie Mining Company claim, later owned by the Northern Gold Company and Toroda Mines Inc. Toroda Road bisects the appealing remnants of this mining camp, whose apparent ghost town is often confused with the original "old" Bodie Washington.
Today several structures remain on either side of Toroda Creek Road, with some structures on private property near the Bodie mines.
Bodie remains a classic example of a Washington ghost town and a favorite.
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WARNING
Abandoned mines and ruined structures have many hazards and can severely injure or even kill you. Do not attempt to copy or re-enact situations or scenarios seen in this video.

[@reginamurphy8785]

There is alot more old ruins to Bodie and the mines. But its all on private property. I grew up about a half a mile from there

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Thank you for the comments. Yes, we have been to all of it with permission from the owner. We just wouldn't do a video of private property.

[@maryprice3930]

So nice to see this area get some attention! From Tonasket but have property in Wauconda

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Very cool, love those areas! Thanks

[@Ravagedsaint]

I’ve been wanting to visit here and Molson, both being in okanagan county. Coming from Seattle, it’s a long trip, but looking at this video, I’m sure it’ll be worth it😁

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Hi Yes, it is worth it for sure. We will have a video from Molson releasing in early November as well. Thanks for the comments.

[@2010soloist]

So appreciate these video’s! Love seeing these

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Thank you very much!!! We appreciate you watching!!

[@normanmallory2055]

Well done camera work and history !
I’ve driven passed it but had not stopped yet !

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Thank you very much!

[@bryanmcdougal9625]

I GO BY THIS SITE EVERY YEAR FOR HUNTING SEASON AND SOMETIMES IN THE SUMMER

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Great area lots of history.

[@bryanmcdougal9625]

IVE ALSO HUNTED UP BEHIND THE HOUSE ON THE HILL SIDE

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Very cool!

[@123Goldhunter11]

A hard way to make a living by the mighty great, great grandfathers of yesteryear.

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Without a doubt, rugged times and people. Thanks for the comments.

[@SusanFleischman]

I've been there.

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

Great place!

[@KansasOff-Grid]

I just don't get why the owner doesn't get a hold of some old tin and put it on those roofs to preserve what is left. ask for donations to preserve history, idk.

[@ghosttownsandminesofwashington]

It would be great to see it saved.