Kennedy Meadow (FR 21S08) — Mt. Whitney in CA -- Camping Rules & Access in California
Kennedy Meadow (FR 21S08) — Mt. Whitney in CA
Why
U.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.All 0.9 miles in are maintained for passenger-car comfort, paved the whole way. Level ground alongside most of its length.
Ball Mountain stands 3,173 ft above the site, 2.7 miles northeast. South Fork Kern River runs 0.1 mi off. A well-travelled stretch, with camps along here. Exposed here, with the nearest through road 0.0 miles off.
Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney 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. … Camping within an Inyo National Forest Recreation Restriction Area, except within the campsites located in developed campgrounds or in the posted overflow areas.
| Fire restrictions | Set by Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District. Check current orders |
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September normals 52–81°F, 0.2″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.