FR 13S104 — McGann Springs in CA -- Camping Rules & Access
FR 13S104 — McGann Springs in CA
Road corridorInyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
21 mi from Big Pine
Maps 4,788 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 3.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
- Estimated climb: 360 ft over 3.1 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 14%.
- Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
Setting
Some privacy
- Moderately separated here.
- Indian Rock stands 7,402 ft above the map pin, 3.7 miles west.
- McGann Springs lies 1.2 mi off.
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 44–75°F, 0.2″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.