Inyo NF Dispersed near Mammoth Lakes

Just northwest of Mammoth Lakes, this Inyo National Forest dispersed area sits in the open volcanic plateau country characteristic of the Eastern Sierra at around 8,300 feet. A quiet dirt road turnoff opens up into roughly ten informal sites with established fire rings, making it one of the more spacious free-camping options this close to town. The road is accessible and straightforward in dry conditions; the area is seasonal and typically closed through winter.