FR 13S05E — Copper Empire Group Mine in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 13S05E — Copper Empire Group Mine in CA
Road corridorInyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
21 mi from Lone Pine
Maps 5,484 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 0.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 160 ft over 0.3 miles, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 19%.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Winnedumah Paiute Monument stands 2,790 ft above the map pin, 3.0 miles east.
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 within an Inyo National Forest Recreation Restriction Area, except within the campsites located in developed campgrounds or in the posted overflow areas.
- Camping rules
Climate averages
October normals 44–71°F, 0.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.