Pilot Springs (FR 01S04) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access

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Pilot Springs (FR 01S04) in CA

Road corridorInyo NF, Mono Lake Ranger District

14 mi from Mammoth Lakes

Maps 8,976 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
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 7.3 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near McLaughlin Springs.
  • Estimated climb: 900 ft over 7.3 miles, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 24%.
  • Terrain estimates suggest level ground alongside most of this road; parking areas are not verified.

Setting

Fairly secluded
  • Well separated here, with the nearest through road 0.7 miles off.
  • Bald Mountain Spring lies 1.0 mi off.

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 27–57°F, 1.3″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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