Jeffery Mine Road (FR 04S135) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Jeffery Mine Road (FR 04S135) in CA
A 1.1-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Champion Spark Plug Mine High Camp.
Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 1.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (1.1 miles). Climbs 600 ft over 1.1 miles -- sustained grades near 16%, with pitches to 23%. Little level ground alongside -- few of the stretches measured have a flat spot to pull onto. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 0.6, 1 and 1.1 miles in.
White Mountain Peak stands 8,856 ft above the site, 5.4 miles east. Private here -- the nearest through road is 2.1 miles off. The nearest town, Dixon Lane-MeadowCreek, is 17 mi off.
September normals 50–82°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
Set by Inyo National Forest, White Mountain Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.
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