How to get by car to Crooked Creek Station in California?

Crooked Creek Station is a high mountain station at an elevation of 3,090 m (10,150 ft) above sea level, located in Mono County, in the U.S. state of California. It’s one of the highest roads in California.

Crooked Creek Station

Where is Crooked Creek Station?

The beautiful log cabin-style building is located in the eastern central portion of California, near the Nevada border, within the Inyo National Forest.

Is the road to Crooked Creek Station unpaved?

The road to the station is totally unpaved. It is rough and rocky, but careful navigation allows even 2-wheel drive vehicles to make the journey. Portions are rocky and have washboards — keeping driving speeds below 40 km/h (25 mph) reduces the likelihood of flat tires. Although the use of high-clearance vehicles is recommended, when the road is open it can usually be negotiated without difficulty by standard passenger cars.

Is the road to Crooked Creek Station open in winter?

Set high in the White Mountains of California, the road is usually open from about June 1 to October 31 (weather and snow permitting).

How long is the road to Crooked Creek Station?

Starting from the scenic White Mountain Road, the road to the station is 1.2 miles (1.93 km) long. A small road east of the station climbs up to 3,255 m (10,679 ft) above sea level.
Pic: Eric Larson

 



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