Upper Birch Creek (FR 06S09) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Upper Birch Creek (FR 06S09) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

17 mi from Bishop

Maps 8,124 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 3.2 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Index Hill.
  • Estimated climb: 1,200 ft over 3.2 miles through 5 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 30% and pitches to 44%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with no through road within 3.7 miles.
  • Index Hill stands 848 ft above the map pin, 0.4 miles west.

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 rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 34–58°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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