Deadmans Creek (FR 02S05A) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Deadmans Creek (FR 02S05A) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District

6.9 mi from Mammoth Lakes

Maps 8,311 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 0.6 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, 0.5 miles of it dirt.
  • Near Deadman Dome.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 4 switchbacks.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • White Wing Mountain stands 1,699 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northeast.

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 34–59°F, 1.6″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.