Within Inyo National Forest, Clark Canyon Climbers Camp provides free dispersed camping for visitors exploring the eastern Sierra Nevada. The US Forest Service manages this drive-in campground where campers can bring pets and build campfires. Located in rugged terrain that attracts rock climbers, the site offers basic access without developed amenities like restrooms or water sources.
Campers seeking more facilities can check Big Springs Campground just over a mile southwest, which provides developed sites with standard campground infrastructure.
Description
Short steep bolted sport climbs in Bishops Tuff (volcanic rock with multitudes of holes and pockets). Climbs are 40 to 200 feet and face all directions so its easy to find sun or shade and shelter from the wind.
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Location
Dispersed CampingClark Canyon Climbers Camp is located in California
Directions
About 7 miles north of the Mammoth Lakes turnoff on Rt. 395 you pass a signed rest area on the left(west). Shortly after that turn right on the Owens River Road. Drive appox. 2 miles and turn left at Big Springs Campground (Road 2S04). At just over 2 miles turn right at a fork (Road 2S06). Drive a mile to a cattle gate (please close the gates behind you), another half mile and turn right at a "T", then left through another cattle gate shortly after that. Drive another 1.7 miles to a four-way intersection, turn right and follow that to where it ends at a parking circle. The main crags are 1/4 mile up a faint trail that leads NE from the circle.
Coordinates
37.76687707 N
118.92499718 W
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Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Dispersed
Features
For Campers
- Pets
- Fires
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
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Drive Time
- 2 hrs 38 min from Carson City, NV
- 5 hrs 35 min from Merced, CA
- 5 hrs 36 min from Visalia, CA
- 6 hrs 6 min from Fresno, CA
