FR 09S21R — Bakoch Prospect in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 09S21R — Bakoch Prospect in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

4.8 mi from Big Pine

Maps 6,313 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 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 170 ft over 0.8 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 13%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~130 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Kid Mountain stands 5,529 ft above the map pin, 3.8 miles southwest.

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 37–67°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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