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Notable fort · Inyo, California

Declaration Mine

Declaration Mine is a fort in Inyo, California.

Declaration Mine: crowds and conditions

Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Been there recently? Post today’s status and it shows here for the next traveller.

Status options for this fort: Open, good conditions · Very crowded · Approach road bad · Closed / not accessible.

Best time to visit Declaration Mine

Season: October to February; carry water in summer.

Busiest days: Weekends and long holidays.

Crowd: Moderate; weekends busier.

Typical week: Mon light · Tue light · Wed light · Thu light · Fri light · Sat busy · Sun busy.

How to reach Declaration Mine — distance from nearby cities

    Coordinates: 36.82243, -118.26593. Road distances are estimates; the road-trip planner uses real routes and adds stops worth the detour.

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    Frequently asked

    Is Declaration Mine open today?

    No visitor has reported the opening status for Declaration Mine yet. Typical pattern: moderate; weekends busier. Busiest: Weekends and long holidays.

    What is the best time to visit Declaration Mine?

    October to February; carry water in summer. Moderate; weekends busier.

    What are the places to visit near Declaration Mine?

    Nearby: Eastern California Museum (museum, 7 km), Owens Valley (viewpoint, 8 km), Black Canyon (viewpoint, 8 km), Mount Mary Austin (viewpoint, 11 km), Baxter Pass (viewpoint, 12 km), Dragon Peak (viewpoint, 13 km).

    Is Declaration Mine worth visiting?

    Declaration Mine is listed as a notable fort in California on Spotwander.