White MTN Road (FR 04S01) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
White MTN Road (FR 04S01) in CA
Why
U.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.2.6 of the 17.5 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, 16.3 miles of it dirt. Climbs 3,500 ft over 17.5 miles through 15 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 24%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. A gate 4.5 miles in.
Sheep Mountain stands 1,265 ft above the site, 1.1 miles northwest. A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.1 miles off.
Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District: 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.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 31–56°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.