FR 03S161 — Champion Spark Plug Mine High Camp in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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FR 03S161 — Champion Spark Plug Mine High Camp in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

18 mi from Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek

Maps 5,477 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 2.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 880 ft over 2.3 miles through 7 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 16% and pitches to 22%.
  • Terrain estimates show roadside drops of up to ~120 ft on the downhill side.
  • Terrain estimates suggest little level ground beside this road.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.
  • A water crossing 0.4 miles along the road.

Setting

Secluded
  • Secluded here, with the nearest through road 2.9 miles off.
  • White Mountain Peak stands 8,768 ft above the map pin, 5.4 miles east.

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 42–71°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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