Lake Mary Road (FR 03S10) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Lake Mary Road (FR 03S10) in CA

Inyo NF, Mammoth Ranger District
8,984 ft
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Designated sites only

Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District allows overnight stays only at the designated sites here (Mammoth Lakes Basin Recreation Restriction Area).

A 14.4-mile stretch of paved National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Deer Lakes Trailhead.

1 of the 14.4 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Mostly paved, with 2.3 miles of dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 31 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch.

Dragons Back stands 1,761 ft above the site, 1.0 miles northwest. The Horseshoe Lake shoreline is 0.2 mi off. A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 1.9 mi off.

September normals 41–67°F, 0.5″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
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Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mammoth 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?