FR 03S53B — Moran Spring in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

AnyRoost

FR 03S53B — Moran Spring in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, White Mountain Ranger District

11 mi from Crowley Lake

Maps 6,957 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
VerizonNONE
AT&TMARGINAL
T-MobileNONE
StarlinkEXCELLENT

Road Access

Difficult
  • All 0.8 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Estimated climb: 330 ft over 0.8 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 18%.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • White Mountain Peak stands 7,288 ft above the map pin, 17 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 34–65°F, 0.5″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.