Hogback Ranch Road is a maintained dirt surface suitable for any vehicle. If travelling from the east and starting on Movie Road, it gains elevation until it finally leaves BLM-managed land and ends up in the Inyo National Forest, where you will get to witness pine trees! One campsite is directly on the road, which is not numbered on the BLM map, but signage indicates it's okay to camp there. The site is large and suitable for a group of vehicles looking to camp with one another.
About camping on this route:
All dispersed camping is designated to a specific site and requires a permit. A permit can be obtained online or at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center or kiosks located on Movie Road and the main entry point in Lone Pine. Permits need to be signed and displayed on your dashboard.
The BLM has created a map showing the site numbers. However, those numbers are not used in the field, but each site is clearly marked with either a camping allowed or no camping allowed symbol on a clearly visible sign. Please be aware that all sites are first come, first served, and a permit does not guarantee you will find a site. Due to the area's popularity, it is best to arrive early.
There are six portable restrooms throughout Alabama Hills. If you do not want to drive or walk to one, you must bring your own system to pack out human waste.
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