Dry Creek Road (FR 03S22) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Dry Creek Road (FR 03S22) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mammoth Ranger District

6.3 mi from Mammoth Lakes

Maps 8,115 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 14 consecutive days · 28 days total per calendar year · then move 10 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 10.4 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Inyo Craters.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.
  • Winds through 7 switchbacks.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 6.8 and mile 11.2: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • White Wing Mountain stands 1,895 ft above the map pin, 1.1 miles northwest.

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

September normals 43–70°F, 0.4″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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