FR 03S103 — Deer Mountain in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 03S103 — Deer Mountain in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District

6.0 mi from Mammoth Lakes

Maps 8,060 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 4.9 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 770 ft over 4.9 miles, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 21%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • White Wing Mountain stands 1,950 ft above the map pin, 1.6 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.
  • On part of this corridor: Camping: Designated sites only.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

October normals 26–61°F, 1.1″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.