FR 15S103 — Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail Lower Trailhead in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
FR 15S103 — Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail Lower Trailhead in CA
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 380 ft over 0.9 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 13%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.
Lone Pine Peak stands 6,620 ft above the site, 2.8 miles southwest. Inyo Creek runs 0.9 mi off. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 6.6 mi off.
September normals 49–78°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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