Alpers Canyon (FR 02S03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Alpers Canyon (FR 02S03) in CA

Inyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District
7,804 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 19.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA.

Inyo National Forest, Mono Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 19.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (19.9 miles). Climbs 2,100 ft over 19.9 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 26%. Winds through 11 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0, 0, 2.3, 2.6, 6.2, 6.5 and 6.6 miles in.

White Wing Mountain stands 2,206 ft above the site, 3.8 miles southwest. Glass Creek runs 1.1 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 9.3 mi off.

September normals 36–72°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Marmot Rock Campground in CACampground47.3miRock Creek Spur M T2 (FR 09S009MT0.08) in CADispersed Camping48.3miA Group Group Campground in CACampground48.6miDinkey Creek in CACampground48.8miTrails End (FR 10S007) in CADispersed Camping49.0mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mono Lake 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?