FR 07S01G — Grouse Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 07S01G — Grouse Mountain in CA
Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District
9.2 mi from West Bishop
Maps 7,534 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
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Road Access
Difficult
- All 1.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 410 ft over 1.5 miles, with sustained grades near 14%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~110 ft on the downhill side.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Known camping along this road at mile 1.3: .
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Basin Mountain stands 5,636 ft above the map pin, 2.9 miles west.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 36–62°F, 0.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.