FR 09S19 — Sierra White Quarry in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 09S19 — Sierra White Quarry in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

2.3 mi from Big Pine

Maps 4,764 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

Rough
  • All 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 1.1 miles off.
  • Piper Peak stands 3,377 ft above the map pin, 2.8 miles west.
  • Estimated night sky: Bortle 3, a dark rural sky.

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 42–74°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.