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Dispersed Camping
Owens River Road Dispersed
About
USDA Forest Service
Inyo National Forest
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileAvailable
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Dispersed
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Phone Service
- Showers
- Alcohol
- Pets
For Vehicles
- Pull-Through Sites
- Big Rig Friendly
TravelerReally nice place to stop for free!
Long day on the road. LA to owens river rd. Took 7 hrs so finding this spot is great for a night. Dirt roads are narrow for an 8 foot wide RV but doable. Only 2bars for Verizon. It’s slow but can still text and call.
LegendLots of Spots Along Owens River Rd
There are a ton of spots to camp along Owens River Rd. All the spots closest to 395 were taken when we went in late September, but we found this spot that I've marked here that was easily accessible in our 26ft Motorhome. Owens River Rd itself is paved, but the offshoots are hit or miss so take it slowly and proceed at your vehicle's ability.
This particular spot was nice and big and is probably suitable for any size rig. The pavement on the road heading in was partly washed out but we were easily able to drive around the pits. See video - it's long but I recorded us leaving the spot and showed the pits in the road.
Good cell reception, very quiet, very little traffic.
No amenities, no toilets, no trash service. Area was clean! Hopefully it stays that way.
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Location
Owens River Road Dispersed is located in California
Directions
Leaves from Hwy. 395 north of Mammoth lakes at Owens River road. The paved road follows the headwaters of the Owens River until the road turns into dirt. Turn right at 3S44 and continue to Hot Creek Geological Site, featuring bubbling hot springs. Route ends back on Hwy. 395 after passing the Hot Creek Fish Hatchery, which is open for tours, weather permitting.
Coordinates
37.748800000001154 N
118.93239999999918 W