Silver City Ghost Town

Interesting place to visit with unique staff and store of trinkets. Tour was a quick introduction to an abandoned looking run down town of buildings, with lots of old tools and junk all around. The setups in some of the buildings were unexpected creepy and a bit funny. Regarding recommending others, why not? Not much else to do in Bodfish, lol.

The parking lot is a dirt patch that is washing out, just be cautious getting in and out if your car is low. Entrance is $7.50, you get a small introduction on the background of the buildings and why this place exists, ask a few questions, then free to explore. There are some inside "exhibits" that look to have been once thought out but may need a bit of maintenance/sprucing up. The buildings are a bit rundown but its a ghost town so it fits the vision for sure. It was great to step in and get a feel for what it may have been like in the mining days of Kern Valley.

Fun little roadside attraction! $7.50 to get in. Many of the buildings were saved from the towns that were flooded by lake Isabella. The place is a little rundown, but it adds to the character of a ghost town. There’s a few antiques inside. Definitely worth a stop if you’re in the area.

I’ve been to my fair share of ghost towns, but this one was without a doubt the best I have ever visited. I love how all the buildings are authentic, and brought in from the nearby area, and stand as they once did. The guy working the tickets and gift shop was incredibly knowledgeable, friendly, courteous, and funny. We had a good chat afterwards, and he was an awesome guy. We were free to roam about the ghost town, which was incredible, and the signs that were posted were incredibly informative. I so wanna come back sometime soon.

It was a great little spot to stop at. It was a 7.50 per person. Got to see a few houses and buildings from the olden days. Also the guy was really knowledgeable and helpful as it was our first time in Bakersfield area. Would recommend a quick pit stop here to check out some old town houses

We were visiting from out of town and swung by. We didn't pay to go in (price seemed a little steep for what it is), but we looked around at the antiques. Staff was friendly. Just lacked a little luster in our opinion.

A very interesting historical place. Definitely worth a visit for lovers of everything abandoned and historical.

We stopped at the ghost town on our road trip and had a brilliant time! The guide explained that we could look around the antiques shop and then pay for entry to the ghost town. The buildings were incredibly interesting, we had a great time looking in and taking photos. We were there about 45 mins in total, it was a short stop and well worth it! The little cat was also lovely :)

This place was nice to walk around. It does need some tlc but everything else was great. Our guide was very informative. Thank you. The ticket price was affordable.

We're traveling in an RV & went to Bakersfield because a friend lives out there. Found this cool place on Yelp & decided to give it a try. We brought the families & it was a WONDERFUL experience! I even got some cool antiques to put in my RV from the gift shop. I loved the history of the place. I loved that we could bring our dog also.

HOURS: "Open 7 days per week 10 AM-4 PM, 5 PM weekends, May 15th through September 14th. Open weekends only 10 AM-4 PM September 15th through May 14th. Often open other days by chance (and anytime by appointment). Open all major holidays except New Years Day, Thanksgiving Day and Christmas Day" (from their website). I'd recommend giving them a call to ensure they are open if you're driving from afar or going out of the way. I can see how this place can be a bit underwhelming (especially if you compare it to a massive ghost town like Bodie) but I thought it was a nice way to break up the long drive. I wouldn't recommend going too far out of your way to come here. It works really well as a road trip stop though. The admission fee is $7.5 although $5 sounds more reasonable, IMO. FYI: It's not a legitimate ghost town in the sense that all the buildings were brought in from elsewhere and assembled here. There are interpretive panels that tell you the history of each one. It took us about twenty minutes to see everything. A couple decent photo opportunities but nothing spectacular. ANTIQUE SHOP: They have a really large shop full of stuff. They were having a sale when we stopped by. Bought a cool print. That definitely added to the experience. -Cute dog on the premises. -Friendly staff. -Easy parking.

Despite the cold took my family to this old school ghost town and all the kids had a great time. Host was informative and funny according to my daughter, lol. If you dig history and like to shop for curios this is the joint.

Nice guy gives the beginning tour. The buildings need tlc. I know it is historic but preservation seems to be lacking. Nice stop if you are in the area.

We caught a paranormal looking at us in the window then it vanished you can see a man face then vanishes

I was traveling through Bodfish on a little drive with my dogs when I decided I would actually stop and look at the Silver City Ghost Town. I have driven by this place many times over the years and only gave it a glance. Nobody was out overall, the lake is so low trees are sticking up. What the heck. Before I could make it to the front door, a long haired/bearded gentleman of around late thirties or so came out of the office door and greeted me. I had just got done reading the big bronze plaque telling the story of how the Silver City Ghost Town came to be, and the family surname of who's idea to collect all of these old buildings and move them to this location. Not a lot of work going on up there in Bodfish, so I introduced myself and told the gentleman that this was my first time I ever stopped after passing so many times. I asked the gentelman his name and just as I suspected he had the same surname as on the plaque, how intriguing. I could only wonder how many generations of the same family was still giving it a go after the 'Golden/Silver' years! I asked the caretaker his age and this young man became indignant and started in with I don't give out personal information and all of that rot. For cryin' out loud your friggen name is on the historical marker, I was thinking, but endeavored to persevere. He was eager to show me what was for sale and when I looked over the wall to the un-renovated (arrested decay I believe the phrase was on the plaque), I was immediately told that if I wanted to look any closer that it would cost me $7.50. The money is nothing. Heck it costs seven bucks for a gallon of diesel, but I did not care for this mans demeanor. I politely gave him a dollar for his trouble and departed the premises never to grace that doorstep with my shadow ever again. Overall, it looks like a pretty tough life up there and I would recommend everybody to go see The Silver City Ghost Town, I think they need the money.

If you have time for a quick atop, love old west architecture and/or ghost stories, then this place is for you. There's a few good places to get cool pics. This place is really a simple ghost town with a stocked antique store. Three stars but adding one more for the friendly staff and their cute dog.

Tourist trap. But I guess it's okay if you don't have nothing else to do and wanna kill some time and a few laughs.

If you're on a road trip, this place is an excellent little stop. A tiny town of buildings from the 1880s brought together from the surroundings areas. Creepy and incredible. There's a lot of neat artifacts just lying around in front of the buildings so you'd have to watch your kids carefully. There us also an interesting antique shop with many fun finds.

Looking for cool "Covid safe" activities to do while road tripping. I was so happy to know they were open when I called a few weeks prior. I visited on a Monday (early March) and there were only 2 other couples walking around, which is nice when social distancing. The weather was great & the property had some cool Antiques too. The lovely young girl working at the counter was really nice and informed us about the property. We had fun exploring the old buildings and reading about each one. The staff wears masks and they also have a friendly dog on the property. I recommend this to anyone looking for an outdoor "Covid-safe" activity to do.

What a great "Ghost Town" experience. We live in the area and went for our first time because we had a guest visiting us. I was so glad we decided to go to Silver City. It is definitely a tourist attraction worth visiting.

Yeah, it's just a lot of rusty old tools and wooden buildings but of course you gotta see a ghost town at least once in your life, and why not do it while you're in a chill place like Lake Isabella/Wofford Heights/Kernville. All the stuff is real and came from within the area. It might only take you 20 minutes to take in the whole thing, like a small outdoor museum. If you are an antique collector, it will take you about an hour to see the whole place as you try to find that perfect old relic to take home as a souvenir. There are 3 or 4 rooms full of vintage and antique items from the 1800s to the 1980s (it was really difficult for me to leave that California Raisins lunch box and Thermos behind) and everything is overpriced. My kids liked the buildings, especially the ones with old mannequins posed as old-timey town-folk. The cat, Izzy, is friendly and social--not scratchy at all.

Kinda corny, but cool roadside attraction that will provide a place to stretch your legs while experiencing a part of american history. It's $5.50 admission that comes complete with an informed docent in an informal "tour" of the grounds. The jail and all the old relics were the highlights for me.

Silver City isn't a ghost town itself. It's more of a cocktail of old buildings from various other ghost towns, relocated to this location. It may sound strange at first, but I thought of it as an effort to keep some history of other towns alive, while doing so in a safe place for the buildings. You can enter two of the buildings: The jail and the Saloon. The rest of the buildings are open, and they have props set up to make it look more authentic. In the end it just added to the corniness. The speech before setting foot into the town was corny but fun. They have a multi-room antique shop that serves as the entrance to the town, full of very old items that are also very over-priced, even for antiques. The price of admission is about the same for other larger and more authentic ghost towns, but it's still extremely cheap. In the end it was entertaining, and it was something to kill a few hours of the day.

This place is amazing! Had our 4 teenagers entertained for a couple of hours. Antique store is filled with all kinds of interesting curiosities. The buildings are so well preserved and the ghost stories fun. Too bad we didn't get to see any spooky residents.... totally worth the time and effort.

Unfortunately this place is poorly taken care of. It appears to just be a place collected of junk. They'd be better off to sell off their antiques and call it a day.

This isn't a true ghost town as all the building were not originally built here. It is a collection of buildings taken from all over the Kern valley and brought to this location. Each building has a plaque detailing where the building was originally located along with a small history. It was a fascinating walk through history. You will also find an absolute amazing collection of antique items inside, some for sale, some not. It is run by a very friendly staff and are even dog friendly. It was a fun trip for my family and I would readily recommend stopping by if you are in the area.

Showed up at 12:00 on a Wednesday (business hours are 10:00-4:00) and it was closed. No sign or anything. Wasted 45 minutes driving for nothing.

Loved it!!! 5.50 for adults 4.50 for kids 6-12 under 5 free everything is so old some buildings date back to 1850 some buildings are rundown but what can you expect from things over 150 yrs old we had alot of fun it was a slightly creepy with a eerie feel but it added to the fun my husband and I loved it as well as my kids we drove from bakersfield stopping here along with Havilah & Caliente museums and it was a pretty great roadtrip i dont know if I'd recommend driving far just to come here but if your driving by or if you make it a field trip stopping here aswell as the other historical places I'd 100% recommend adding this to your stops

This is a must see on the way into Lake Isabella. Very rustic setting which takes you bake to the days of the old west. Antiques are everywhere and the store has a genuine down to earth feel. I would highly recommended this to those of all ages! Watch out for the ghost who still haunt the old jail!

Not scary at all.Cool shop there are some ghosts but most of them are scared .I don't think it's haunted. This place was weak.I would give it a 5 out of10.

Closed. No sign. No reason. A bunch of people showed up at same time. They lost a lot of money

It was much smaller than I had imagined. $5.50 per adult The buildings had been moved to this location, so the ghost town is kind of a hodgepodge. But, it was neat and worth a stop if you are in the area.

Super fun! They allowed me to bring my dog, and were nice enough to put their animals inside until I left. It was only $5.60 to get in and you're allowed inside some of the buildings to take photos with your friends. It's definately worth the visit if you're a big history buff or you just like old (maybe haunted) stuff.

I loved it! Awesome that these buildings are being preserved. It's like walking back in time. You get a brief back story of how the buildings got there. Very interesting items and has small antique shop. Don't forget to sign the guest book.

We really enjoy our visits to Silver City. There is a nice gray tabby cat there who likes to show us around sometimes. Paul shared historical information about mining days in the area. The store has lots of interesting items and it's just a pleasant stop for us. For "ghost" fans...there is a cold spot in the jail...see what you think!

There is nothing worth seeing here that justifies the $7.5 entrance fee...waste of time and money. The hostess tells you some spooky stories which you have no way of telling if it's true.... Also the place itself is super underwhelming!

Neat little place! Must stop if you are in the area. The guy working the front gave us a rundown about the buildings. Very informative and cool history info. There was a very small fee for us to see the buildings but totally worth it. Kinda spooky and there has been reports of ghosts sightings.

This place is awesome. J the owner is very knowledgeable and knows the history of every building on the property. He also has some great stories about the hauntings and paranormal activity that happens with most of the buildings.

Worth a stop if you are in the area, and a must-see if you are a "Deadwood" fan! Silver City has a bunch of old-West buildings arranged as a street off the main road, it looks just like a movie set! There is a bunch of antiques, and a store. Plenty of great photo opportunities, I just wish they had some costumes you could borrow ;) This is a nice opportunity to visit a "ghost town" without finding yourself hundreds of miles in the middle of a desert. Plenty of places to stay and have fun nearby, especially Kernville a few miles north.

very cool place to check out if youre on your way to Sequoia or Lake Isabella. There is a well-stocked antique shop that sells all kinds of cool trinkets. Behind that you have the Silver city ghost town. You pay a $5.50 admission fee and get to walk around and see really old buildings that were saved, preserved, and moved here from various gold mining communities in the area. you can go into some of the structures. everything was a bit creepy, but you also learn some things about history. definitely worth the time.

A superb place to go and take in a piece of history as well as get some INCREDIBLE EVP's and captures from ghosts that linger in the area! Thanks for a great time! South Bay Paranormal

What a great little slice of Americana! The family was enjoying a river trip on the Kern and I had read about interesting places in the area to see -- Silver City was just too cool to pass up. Took our 8 year old twins there and they really enjoyed the antique shop and meeting Izzy the cat and owner Paul and listening to his ghost sightings and experiences. We toured the buildings and read the fascinating history of each one as we walked around. We'd recommend asking Paul if he can show you his clip from when Silver City was featured on the Biography channel. All in all, if you are in the area I'd say this is not to be missed. We would love to come up in the fall and take a night tour.

I just love Silver City Ghost town. Jay really gives you the full effect of being a real cowboy and ton's of great history. Love his co-host/ cat docent Izzy the paranormal cat...lol That cat will herd the tour along and keep things moving and fun. We go there every year to visit. Jay is a class act and very professional. I would recommend this tour to anyone.

Honestly, Silver City Ghost Town was disappointing. Run down and trashy looking, it reminds me of the old tourist traps along Route 66. If youare bored this might be an option. Also kids might like it. Otherwise there are far better things to do in the area than this place.

As the DUKE I feel obligated to review- Had a blast each time we visit- Live right up the road. The only thing I thought was funny is the many photos posted at the entrance with dust spots that came through during processing the film. They are not spirits or ghosts.. Just dust people. :-) My favorite building is the Jail- Where you can see how they chained up criminals and all of the scratches on the wood floor = SCARY!!

This place is a hidden gem great service amazing history behind the buildings. The little shop inside is cool you'll probably see the lazy cat he's not for sale he actually looks dead until it stretches and goes back to sleep. I'm coming back very soon with my DSLR camera and gonna have a photo field day. This place has great lighting amazing texture it's a must see only $5 to help maintain this place well worth it.

Great little museum with lots to see and learn. Small fee to pay but totally worth it. Some supernatural phenomena has been reported in the Jail. My husbands eyes in the picture I took of him in there were glowing even though I didn't have the flash on.

A unique collection of old building and artifacts. You need to have JC tell some stories to make the visit interesting.

One of the 6th most haunted places In America. Lots of cool antiques in the front of the museum that are for purchase. Head to the back where the city is located. Head to then jail where the owner was stating most people experience paranormal activity such as hair being pulled, pinching and or being tapped, I didn't experience anything but I did have a great time and the owner Paul was nice and very informative on the history and paranormal activity that is on the property.

What an AMAZING location for collecting Antiques or visiting an authentic Ghost Town painstakingly recreated with actual buildings moved from all over the West. Most of the old Ghost Town's are now long gone but, many of the old towns buildings have been moved here. If you are into the Paranormal, whether day or night, there is an unprecedented amount of activity of all kinds. Spending an hour taking pictures will just about guarantee a number of light anomalies, spirit faces, or even full body apparitions! This place is a must see for any serious or amature 'ghost hunter' visiting the SoCal area! Take a look at all the guest submitted photos on their Facebook page. You will be amazed!

Total mind f***! I was a bit unnerved but the kids were terrified. The door creaking made my arm hair rise. The owner was very nice and the gift shop was charming. My daughter was enamored with an early 19th century key that she had to have.

Pretty cool place to check out if you're already near Kernville or Lake Isabella, but definitely not a destination spot on its own. The ghost town is pretty small, but it's preserved so well and it's fun to explore. The antique shop in front of the ghost town is awesome - lots of interesting treasures. Ask the shop owner to tell you ghost stories about Silver City - he's got some good ones. Well worth my $5.50.

What a great piece of Kern County history. An interesting introduction from a nice young man starts the tour. As expected the buildings are in a state of "Arrested Decay". Informative papers on most of the fronts of the buildings explains what they were used for and where they originated from. Lot's of rusted artifacts laying about. Only a couple of detractions. One is that the young man that starts the tour, as interesting as he is, could have spiced up his schpeel a little and it would have added so much if he had been wearing period costume. Even a pair of cowboy boots would have gone a long way instead of hiking shoes. The only other drawback, is that a couple of the buildings were just crammed full of broken furniture and trash. Come on, you can do better than that. I'd rather look at an empty room instead of a bunch of rubbish. All in all, yes, I would recommend this to my friends.

This is glimpse into the past life of America, a small place, but rich in history. There is an attached antique shop that rivals the larger town of Kernville. Highly recommend this place for the history buffs and to see these amazingly placed and recovered old structures. The shop's curator, Sean, is a really nice person and the shop's Kitty cat, Izzi is just as nice. Definitely stop and check it out if history is important to you, and you enjoy a first-hand look.

Awesome private ghost town with many buildings from across Kern County's various old mining towns. I learned a lot from this place about the local history.

Wow, I didn't know one of my favorite places had a Yelp page, so here's my two cents. Silver City Ghost Town is a great place to visit when heading to the Kern River or Lake Isabella or a great day trip in itself. They have an awsome antique store at the entrance and then for about five dollars you can enter and walk thru the "town". At this point I must digress for a moment to mention the "tour guide" Izzy, the ghost town cat. He's a beautiful big tabbycat that will approach guests and walk them thru the property. He's done this on each of my visits and it never ceases to amaze me how he stays with us until we get ready to leave, then he excuses himself and walks off to find a shady spot to nap. To get back to the "town", it's a great collection of historic buildings that are being preserved at this location. They are all furnished with items from the turn of the century and scattered about the town are additional antique items. If your a history buff, you'll love this place. I'd like to mention that even though I'm not a big ghost fan, I did feel spirits in some of the buildings and I did have some orbs on some pics I took. Stop by and say hi to Izzy...

Was OK. Not very interesting to me though. I would like to have gone into the buildings. But most doors were locked. Gift shop was OK with prices way too high. Been to better.