Paradise Lost (FR 06S089) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
Paradise Lost (FR 06S089) in CA
Road corridorSierra NF, High Sierra Ranger District
17 mi from Mammoth Lakes
Maps 6,482 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Motor-vehicle season 6/15–10/1Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · counted per Ranger District
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkGOOD
Road Access
Difficult
- All 8.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 740 ft over 8.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 21%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.7 miles off.
- Pincushion Peak stands 3,334 ft above the map pin, 5.5 miles northeast.
- South Fork San Joaquin River runs 1.1 mi off.
Climate averages
October normals 38–64°F, 2.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.