FR 07S128 — Black Canyon Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 07S128 — Black Canyon Spring in CA
Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District
6.7 mi from Bishop
Maps 5,253 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 2.5 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 1,700 ft over 2.5 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 24% and pitches to 37%.
- Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
- Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Fairly secluded
- Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.5 miles off.
- Clem Nelson Peak stands 5,801 ft above the map pin, 6.7 miles northeast.
Rules
Climate averages
October normals 42–71°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.