Aeolian-South (FR 01S37) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Aeolian-South (FR 01S37) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District

16 mi from Mammoth Lakes

Maps 7,368 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 3.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Aeolian Buttes.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 3.6 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 22% and pitches to 29%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Wood stands 5,260 ft above the map pin, 5.9 miles southwest.

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 29–63°F, 0.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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