Sawmill Cutoff (FR 03S08) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California
Sawmill Cutoff (FR 03S08) in CA
A 22.2-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Mono County, CA.
Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District allows dispersed camping here -- 14-day limit. Camp at least 200 ft from water.
14.7 of the 22.2 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 14.7 of the 22.2 miles in are dirt. Climbs 3,000 ft over 22.2 miles -- sustained grades near 12%, with pitches to 23%. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 20 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. Water crossings 3.8, 4, 8.1, 8.4 and 11.3 miles in.
A well-travelled stretch -- travellers have camped along here. Exposed here -- the nearest through road is 0.1 miles off. Dry Creek Knoll stands 614 ft above the site, 0.9 miles west. The nearest town, Mammoth Lakes, is 3.9 mi off.
September normals 34–70°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.
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.
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