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California · Dispersed / primitive
Dispersed spot · 8 mi NW of Independence
8 mi northwest of Independence, CA · No signal at camp
Dispersed / primitivetype
Freeto camp
Jun–Sepbest months
About Dispersed spot · 8 mi NW of Independence
- Where: 8 mi northwest of Independence, CA · 36.89682, -118.33183
Weather by month
42°21°Jan
44°22°Feb
48°25°Mar
54°29°Apr
61°37°May
72°45°Jun
79°52°Jul
79°51°Aug
72°44°Sep
61°36°Oct
49°27°Nov
41°21°Dec
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sawmill Pass | Horse | at camp | 9.3 mi |
| Sawmill To Birch Springs | Horse | 2.5 mi | 0.8 mi |
| Harry Birch Spring | ATV road | 2.7 mi | 0.5 mi |
| FR 12S102 | ATV road | 2.7 mi | 1.4 mi |
| Armstrong Canyon Trail | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 2.7 mi | 4.8 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
Cell signal
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.Night sky: Truly dark
The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 44 mi.