Lower Deadman Bridge RD (FR 03S26) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Lower Deadman Bridge RD (FR 03S26) in CA
A 14.0-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA. The road serves Legend of Deadman.
Inyo National Forest, Mono Lake Ranger District records no overnight restriction here.
All 14 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. Dirt the whole way in (14 miles). Climbs 1,400 ft over 14 miles -- sustained grades near 14%, with pitches to 29%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 1.7, 1.7, 4.5, 5.1, 5.2, 5.6, 6.1, 6.4, 7.2, 7.4, 7.5 and 14 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. White Wing Mountain stands 2,469 ft above the site, 3.5 miles southwest. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.2 miles off. Glass Creek runs 0.6 mi off. Night skies measure Bortle 3 -- a dark rural sky. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 8.7 mi off.
September normals 37–73°F, 0.3″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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