Indiana Summit (FR 01S47) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Indiana Summit (FR 01S47) in CA

Inyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District
8,081 ft
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Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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A 24.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA.

Inyo National Forest, Mono Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.

All 24.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 22.3 of the 24.3 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,000 ft over 24.3 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 23%. Winds through 18 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 6.6, 17.5, 17.5 and 21.2 miles in. A gate 6.6 miles in.

A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Mount Wood stands 4,547 ft above the site, 11 miles west. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 12 mi off.

September normals 35–71°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Arkansas T13 (FR 10S036T4.21) in CADispersed Camping50.3miMarmot Rock Campground in CACampground50.3miUpper Bear Cr. (FR 10S066) in CAForest Road Road51.1miRock Creek Spur M T2 (FR 09S009MT0.08) in CADispersed Camping51.6miDinkey Creek RD T7 (FR FRE2440T5.9) in CADispersed Camping51.6mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mono Lake Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

fs.usda.gov
Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?