Arcularius-Old (FR 02S85) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Arcularius-Old (FR 02S85) in CA
A 10.9-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Big Springs.
Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
All 10.9 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (10.9 miles). Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 3 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 5.7, 5.8, 7.5 and 8.2 miles in. A cattle guard 10.4 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. Lookout Mountain stands 843 ft above the site, 1.3 miles southeast. Glass Creek runs 1.2 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 7.7 mi off.
September normals 36–73°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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