FR 08S108, Inyo in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 08S108, Inyo in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District

13 mi from Big Pine

Maps 8,264 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Inyo National Forest ↗

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 10 mi
VerizonNONE
AT&TNONE
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 2.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.7 miles 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
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 33–57°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.