Monache Jeep Road (FR 20S03) in CA -- Free Camping & Overnight Parking in California

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Monache Jeep Road (FR 20S03) in CA

Inyo NF, Mt. Whitney Ranger District
7,944 ft
Maps
Overnight camping allowedRUTTED
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An 11.3-mile stretch of dirt National Forest road in Tulare County, CA. The road serves Soda Springs.

Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District allows dispersed camping here. Camp at least 200 ft from water.

All 11.3 miles in are maintained only for high-clearance vehicles. 9.7 of the 11.3 miles in are dirt. Level ground alongside most of its length. Winds through 4 switchbacks. Dead-end road -- no mapped turnaround; expect to back out or unhitch. A water crossing 6.2 miles in.

Secluded here -- no through road within 3.7 miles. Monache Mountain stands 1,464 ft above the site, 1.3 miles south. South Fork Kern River runs 0.7 mi off. The nearest town, Lone Pine, is 25 mi off.

September normals 37–69°F, 0.1″ rain. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

Nearby Spots
Woolstaff Mdw. (FR 28S24) in CAForest Road Road50.8miSolomons Ridge (FR 28S44) in CADispersed Camping51.9miBLM 2161 — Valley View Mine in CAForest Road Road52.0miFrench Meadow (FR 28S27) in CAForest Road Road52.3miBLM 2160 — Valley View Mine in CAForest Road Road52.4mi
Fire restrictions

Set by Inyo National Forest, Mt. Whitney Ranger District. Stage 1 and 2 orders change within days -- check the current order before you build a fire.

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Sources checked August 2026Something wrong here?