Crestview Radio (FR 02S21) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Crestview Radio (FR 02S21) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District

8.5 mi from Mammoth Lakes

0.1 mi off US 395 (straight line)

Maps 7,507 ft

Camping permission not confirmed

Camping is limited to designated sites on part of this road; the exact stretch is not confirmed.

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 11.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 11.3 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Legend of Deadman.
  • Estimated climb: 1,300 ft over 11.9 miles through 9 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 17%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • Water crossings 3.8 and 4.8 miles along the road.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • White Wing Mountain stands 2,503 ft above the map pin, 3.9 miles southwest.
  • Glass Creek runs 0.4 mi off.

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.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 30–63°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.