Owens Road Fire Road Dispersed Campsite

Free and first-come, this dispersed site in Inyo National Forest sits close to the Owens River, giving anglers direct access without a long walk from camp. No fee. No reservation. One recent visitor reported no noise from other campers overnight, with open sightlines toward a dark night sky. Anglers exploring dispersed camping near Inyo National Forest will find this fire road pullout a practical base for fishing the Owens. Bring everything in; no facilities are on site.

Suggest an Edit

RV Road Trip Guides

Map & DirectionsOwens Road Fire Road Dispersed Campsite is located in California near Mammoth Lakes

Detail location of campground
Dispersed Camping

Coordinates

37.74184181856617 N
118.92181433797089 W

Open in Google Maps

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 7/1/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage

Connectivity

  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile5G
    Good Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    VerizonLTE
    Some Coverage
    Verified by 2 users
    Last on 7/1/26
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T5G
    Good Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

Have you camped here? Help us improve this campground page.

Add a Feature

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.

Contact

General Info

Drive Time


2026 Explorer Giveaway

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Reviews1 Camper Review - Owens Road Fire Road Dispersed Campsite

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

100%
0%
0%
0%
0%

5.0

out of 5

1 Review

Reviewed Sep. 28, 2024

Perfect and quiet

Easy access. Quiet and close to the Owens River. We slept well and didn’t hear another person all night. Beautiful night sky.

Month of VisitSeptember
  • Play button icon
  • Review photo of Owens Road Fire Road Dispersed Campsite by GRANT G., September 28, 2024

Frequently Asked Questions

Is there cell phone reception at Owens Road Fire Road Dispersed Campsite?

According to campers on TheDyrt.com, there is good coverage for AT&T, good coverage for T-Mobile, and some coverage for Verizon.