FR 07S126 — Black Canyon Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 07S126 — Black Canyon Spring in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

6.2 mi from Bishop

Maps 4,896 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Inyo National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 10 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 2,200 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 26% and pitches to 37%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~140 ft on the downhill side.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.4 miles off.
  • Clem Nelson Peak stands 6,158 ft above the map pin, 7.0 miles northeast.

Rules

  • Within a 10-mile radius of any undeveloped campsite for a period longer than 14 consecutive days... Anywhere within the Inyo National Forest for more than 28 total days during a calendar year.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 36–73°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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