FR 13S17A-1 — Boron Springs in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 13S17A-1 — Boron Springs in CA

Inyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
5,864 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedEASY
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A 0.1-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Inyo County, CA.

Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 0.1 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort. Paved the whole way in (0.1 miles). Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto.

Independence Peak stands 5,790 ft above the site, 2.9 miles southwest. A body of water lies 0.3 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.0 miles off. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 18 mi off.

September normals 52–81°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
East Beach Creek (FR 20S25) in CAForest Road Road42.2miBlackrock MTN (FR 20S31) in CAForest Road Road42.8miCannell Osa (FR 21S20) in CAForest Road Road43.3miLloyd Mdw CR (FR 20S55) in CADispersed Camping43.9miBlackrock (FR 21S03) in CAForest Road Road44.2mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?