Posted by Richard Elliott on November 14, 1998 at 22:42:57:
In Reply to: Re: Camping in ghost towns. posted by Lewis Shorb on October 27, 1998 at 00:40:01:
: : I was reading the message about metal
: : detecting in ghost towns and the advice that
: : Kathy gave to the person asking about metal
: : searching. How about camping in ghost towns?
: : How do the laws apply? My intensions are only
: : to photograph and survey.
: :
: Just dont use the buildings for firewood, I have seen this done at many sites.
: PS watch out for ghosts and dont camp in the cemetaries!
: Lewis
Ross,
I have camped at Aurora, NV and Masonic, CA (north of Bodie) w/o any problems, because usually it is public land. But places like Cerro Gordo and Ballarat, CA are private property and you need to check with owners or caretakers. If it is public property check with the local Ranger station for a fire permit. I camped last summer in area just north of Bodie. have fun!!!