FR 06S104 — Sentinal Peak in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 06S104 — Sentinal Peak in CA
Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District
19 mi from Bishop
Maps 7,120 ft
Dispersed camping generally allowed
U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.
Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 10 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT
Road Access
Difficult
- All 6.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,100 ft over 6.1 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 26%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Secluded
- Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.2 miles off.
- Clem Nelson Peak stands 3,934 ft above the map pin, 6.5 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 37–61°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.