FR 13S109 — Tub Springs in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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FR 13S109 — Tub Springs in CA

Inyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
6,945 ft20 mi from Lone Pine
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 160 ft over 0.9 miles, with sustained grades near 28% and pitches to 31%. Few of the stretches measured have level ground to pull onto.

Kearsarge Peak stands 5,702 ft above the site, 2.3 miles west. Tub Springs lies 0.6 mi off.

Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District: 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.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 4877°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?