Walker Creek (FR 19S01) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Walker Creek (FR 19S01) in CA

Inyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
5,148 ft
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A 2.4-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Inyo County, CA. The road serves Olancha Pass Trailhead.

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

0.4 of the 2.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (2.4 miles). Climbs 1,200 ft over 2.4 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 21%. 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. A water crossing 1.3 miles in.

Olancha Peak stands 6,970 ft above the site, 3.7 miles northwest. Private here -- the nearest through road is 1.2 miles off. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 23 mi off.

September normals 55–79°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Woolstaff Mdw. (FR 28S24) in CAForest Road Road53.9miLiebel Peak (FR 28S05) in CADispersed Camping54.5miFrench Meadow (FR 28S27) in CAForest Road Road55.3miSolomons Ridge (FR 28S44) in CADispersed Camping55.6miBrown Meadow (FR 28S18) in CAForest Road Road55.8mi
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.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?