Arcularius Lateral (FR 02S90) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Arcularius Lateral (FR 02S90) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mammoth Ranger District

8.9 mi from Mammoth Lakes

2.4 mi off US 395 (straight line)

Maps 7,178 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 16.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Big Springs.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 3 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A gate 7 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Lookout Mountain stands 1,180 ft above the map pin, 1.6 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 28–64°F, 1.0″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.