FR 15S102 — Donald D. Brooks in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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FR 15S102 — Donald D. Brooks in CA

Inyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
5,876 ft
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A 0.9-mile stretch of dirt 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 0.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (0.9 miles). Climbs 410 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 18%.

Lone Pine Peak stands 7,038 ft above the site, 3.3 miles southwest. Inyo Creek runs 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 6.0 mi off.

September normals 50–79°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
BLM 832 — Kennedy Peak in CADispersed Camping43.3miKennedy Meadows Usgs Sacatar Canyon (BLM 16014) in CADispersed Camping43.4miRed Barn Rd (BLM 1317) in CAForest Road Road44.5miFossil Falls Campgrounds Recreation Site in CACampground45.6miPoison Meadow (FR 23S14) in CAForest Road Road46.1mi
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?