FR 07S131 — Inyo National Forest in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 07S131 — Inyo National Forest in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

13 mi from Big Pine

Maps 6,598 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 2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 680 ft over 2 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Clem Nelson Peak stands 4,456 ft above the map pin, 5.7 miles north.

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 36–64°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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