Tree Plant Road (FR 03S60) in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California

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Tree Plant Road (FR 03S60) in CA

Inyo NF, Mammoth Ranger District
7,639 ft5.2 mi from Mammoth Lakes
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Dispersed camping generally allowed
WhyU.S. Forest Service opens most of its land to dispersed camping unless a local order restricts it. Check the unit's current orders before you commit.

Fire orders

All 9.1 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way. Climbs 950 ft over 9.1 miles through 4 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 14% and pitches to 25%. Dead-end road with no mapped turnaround, so expect to back out or unhitch. Gates 8.4 and 8.8 miles in.

Laurel Mountain stands 4,161 ft above the site, 6.0 miles south. Night skies are Bortle 3, a dark rural sky. Travellers have camped along here.

Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District: 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.

Rules that apply to this spot
Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mammoth Ranger District.

Check current orders

September normals 36–72°F, 0.4″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?