FR 02S147 — Big Springs in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 02S147 — Big Springs in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District

9.5 mi from Mammoth Lakes

Maps 7,420 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 1.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 230 ft over 1.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18% and pitches to 20%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Bald Mountain stands 1,689 ft above the map pin, 2.7 miles northeast.
  • Big Springs lies 0.6 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.

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