Camping Sites

That looks awesome! I took note.

>>>>Found a cool dispersed site at Big Sur. It's at the top of the mountain range overlooking the ocean on one side and the valley on the other. Coordinates are: 35.916552, -121.435045. Also did a little write up on it if you want to take a look.

 

Been there a couple times. Not a secret spot anymore. I watched a video from a guy on youtube last night pleading for people to follow
"leave no trace" principles and bury their shit. Sure was nice when the wilds weren't overrun with biped mouthbreathers who don't give a damn about nature.

 

Funny you should say that. I camped in Blair Valley Anza Borrego recently and it was the first time I recall seeing a truly trashy site. They obviously had a large gathering and picked up all the larger pieces of trash, but there was small quarter-sized stuff everywhere, half hidden in the sand. I must have picked up 20 pieces of glass from three different types of bottles. What a waste. We have a yearly gathering of 20 or so and the site is always spic and span when we leave.

 

Anybody have info on Coon Creek yellow post sites? Called the number on the Forest Service website, but nobody answered. Website shows "OPEN", but not sure how often that gets updated.

 

Any good recommendation for campsites in San Diego hopefully by the beach on the first week of September? Any thoughts or inputs will be greatly appreciated, thanks.

 

Camped out at Point Mugu State Park.

 

This is an awesome view. Do you have to go up through Plaskett? or another way up?

 

I can never get a reservation there, or any other place. Every camp site is months reserved

 

There are other ways, but shortest way is Plaskett.

 

Mammoth lakes. Lots of campgrounds with showers and bear boxes. Some are 15 mins from beer and McDonald's if you so feel inclined. You can also head to the BLM or National forest land for a more primitive camp ground. Those you will need to bring your own beer and McDonald's.

Hiking, biking, camping, wheeling. It's a mountain biking destination in the summer and skiing mecca in the winter.
Easy to difficult trails, stunning views, people are super cool.

South Lake Tahoe is nice too. Similar to Mammoth but much more populous and commercial.

 

But right now the Owens Valley area is covered in smoke from fires. All forests are closed currently as well. But in normal times these are good suggestions.

 

Yes, this is true, but real men don't care if they can't breath, see or possibly be on fire.

 

How about a spark of good news:
https://www.sierrawave.net/work-on-south-lake-road-will-be-completed-by-oct-7-as-planned/

Hopefully, as Inyo County returns to normal and the fires finally die out, we will get a camping season this fall.

 

The State of the Inyo, current as of 10/07/2020

As a reminder, the state’s shelter in place order and local counties' public health guidance still
advises local recreation and travel for only essential needs. “You can travel for urgent matters or
if such travel is essential to your permitted work. Even though businesses around the state are
opening up, avoid traveling long distances for vacations or pleasure as much as possible. This is
to slow the spread of the corona virus.”
https://covid19.ca.gov/stay-home-except-for-essential-needs/


Mono Lake Ranger District:

Roads open: Monitor Pass (Hwy 89), Ebbetts Pass (Hwy 4), Sonora Pass (Hwy108), Bodie Rd. (Hwy 270),
Lundy Lake Rd. Hwy 120 E (Benton), Hwy 158., Saddlebag Rd. Tioga Pass (Hwy 120 W) at Yosemite
National Park Boundary is open to vehicular traffic w/ day use reservation or proof of overnight
accommodation in the park required.

Campgrounds closed for the season: Tioga Lake, Junction, Moraine Saddlebag Lake, Saddlebag Lake
Group, Sawmill Walk-in, Ellery Lake, Big Bend, Obsidian Flat Group, Upper Deadman, Lower Deadman,
Aerie Crag, Reversed Creek, Gull Lake, June Lake.

Campgrounds open: Lundy Canyon (county), Aspen (estimated closing 11/2), Lower Lee Vining
(estimated closing 11/16), Hartley (estimated closing 11/2), Glass Creek (estimated closing 11/16),
Big Springs (estimated closing 11/2/), Silver Lake (closing 11/1), Oh Ridge (closing 10/18).

The Mono Basin Visitor Center is closed, but visitor questions are being answered via phone call
daily, 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 760-647-3040 or 760- 647-3044.

Mammoth Ranger District
Roads open:
Roads closed: Reds Meadow Rd.
Roads open: Lake Basin Rd., Mammoth Scenic Loop.
Campgrounds closed for the season: Old Shady Rest, Sherwin Creek, Pine Glen, Pine City, Lake
George, Lake Mary, Coldwater, Upper Soda Springs., Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadows Family, Agnew Meadows
Horse, Agnew Meadows Group, Pumice Flat, Pumice Flat Group, Minaret Falls, Brown’s Owens River
(private). .

Campgrounds open: Mammoth Mtn. RV Park, New Shady Rest (closing 11/1/20) , Crowley (BLM, no water),
Twin Lakes.(closing 10/18/20)

The Mammoth Welcome Center is closed, but visitor questions are being answered via phone call
daily,
8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 760-924-5500.

10/7/20
The Devils Postpile Ranger Station is closed for the season.
White Mountain Ranger District

Roads open: McGee Creek Rd., Rock Creek Road, Buttermilk Rd., Hwy 168, North Lake Rd., South Lake
Rd., White Mountain Rd. Silver Canyon Rd. (4x4-high clearance expect winter damage), Wyman Canyon
Rd. (4x4-high clearance), Big Pine Canyon.

Campgrounds Open: Horton (BLM), Goodale (BLM).Convict Lake (closes 11/1/20), French Camp (closes
11/1/20), Pleasant Valley (County), Bitterbrush (no host), Four Jeffrey (closing 10/28), Sabrina
(closing 10/28), Baker Creek (County), Upper Sage Flat (closing 10/28), Taboose Creek (County),
Tinnemaha Creek (County).

Campgrounds closed: Holiday , Aspen Group, Palisade Group, Rock Creek Group, McGee Creek, Tuff,
Rock Creek, Iris Meadow, Big Meadow, East Fork, Mosquito Flat Backpacker, Pine Grove, Upper Pine
Grove Pleasant Valley Pit (BLM), Table Mountain Group, Forks, Intake 2, Bishop Park, Big Trees,
Bishop Park Group, Willow, Mountain Glen, North Lake Grandview, Cedar Flat Group, Clyde Sage Flat,
Big Pine Creek, Glacier Group, Palisade Glacier Group.

The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest Visitor Center is closed.

The White Mountain Ranger Station Visitor Center is closed, but visitor questions are being
answered via phone call daily, 8:00 am to 4;40pm, 760-873-2500, 760-873-2501. 760-873-2503.

Mt Whitney Ranger District

Roads open: Onion Valley, Whitney Portal Rd., Foothill Road, Division Creek, Horseshoe Meadow .

Campgrounds open: Independence Creek (county), Whitney Portal (closes 10/31), Tuttle Creek (BLM),
Lower Grays Meadow (winter ops)Lone Pine (winter ops starting 10/31), Boulder Creek RV Resort
(private), Portuguese Joe (county), Diaz Lake (County), Cottonwood Lakes (closing 10/31),
Cottonwood Pass (closing 10/31), Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian (closing 10/31).

Campgrounds closed: Upper Grays Meadow, Onion Valley, Whitney Portal Group, Whitney Portal
Trailhead Campground, Kennedy Meadows.

The Eastern Sierra Visitor Center in Lone Pine is closed, but visitor questions are being answered
via phone call daily , 8:00 am to 4:30 pm, 760-876-6200. 760-876-6222.

The Inyo National Forest and Bishop BLM Field Office are in Fire Restrictions.

Fuelwood collection has been extended through the month of October. Most tags have been issued
through September and will be honored.

 

Anyone have updates on trails in Big Bear? Any confirmation on trail closures due to recent fires?

 

I swear I've seen you on all the forum pages and I have a list of all the spots you recommend to people lmao. Do u have any spots in Norcal you like? preferably near the sequoia national park, kings canyon, or Yosemite area. Dispersed camping, good views, anything is appreciated !

 

I really only spend time in Yosemite up there and I always get spots in either the valley or White Wolf/Tuolumne. I'm not super familiar with the dispersed camping on that side of the Sierra's

 

By chance would you have an idea of how the weather will be up there in late November early December? I'll check out Tuolumne!

 

Unfortunately closed. They didn't open this year because of COVID, but you can still drive up there as long as the 120 is open. I've gone at the end of November, but usually the first giant storms hit around Thanksgiving

 

Depends on the year. In 2011 I climbed on the Meadows on my birthday. Dec 14th. That was a great year. As long as your a climber and not a skier. lol