Spanning over 1.9 million acres, Inyo National Forest offers unparalleled outdoor experiences. It is home to the majestic Eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, including Mount Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States. Hikers flock to the John Muir Wilderness and Ansel Adams Wilderness within the forest to embark on unforgettable adventures amidst pristine alpine lakes, rugged peaks, and meandering streams.
Toilet replacement and upgrades planned at high use areas – Funding from Great American Outdoor Act Inyo National Forest – September 21, 2021 – Starting this week, visitors should expect work to begin on toilet replacements at various high use recreation facilities on the Inyo National Forest. This project is funded through the Great American … Read more
June Lake – September 15, 2021 – The Inyo National Forest announces that the Silver Lake Boat Launching Facility will remain closed to the public to complete much needed facility improvements. Work on this project began during the forest closure and will continue. The launch will close for the season to begin the necessary work. … Read more
More Algae Blooms Reported in Inyo National Forest Inyo National Forest – September 16, 2021 – Recent testing yielded positive results for small amounts of toxic algae in Deadman Creek and visual observations made at Hummingbird and Odell Lakes in the 20 Lakes Basin may indicate toxic algae is also present in these two lakes. … Read more
Inyo National Forest is Open for all Recreation but still has Fire restrictions Sierra Nevada. Ca – September 16, 2021 – The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region will end the regional closure order affecting National Forests in California at 11:59 pm on Wednesday, Sept. 15, two days prior to the original end date of … Read more
Inyo National Forest staff know that’s this is affecting people’s vacations and plans as well as our local businesses and we truly appreciate your flexibility and patience. Answers to common questions regarding Forest Closure Are Inyo National Forest campgrounds closed? Yes, all campgrounds on the forest are closed. Can I dispersed camp? The forest closure … Read more
RIDGECREST, Calif. – Today, the Bureau of Land Management (BLM), Ridgecrest Field Office, approves range improvements within the Piper Mountains and Fish Lake Valley in eastern Inyo County. The projects will increase hydration options for grazing cattle and reduce the impacts to existing watering sites, protect resources, and allow for a more even distribution of … Read more
Bishop Ca, August 2, 2021 – Hikers and Backpackers rejoice today on the Eastern Sierra. Inyo National Forest announced that the Pine Creek trail is re-opening after being closed down on July 21 from damage caused by heavy rains. Update July 22: The damaged trail area was surveyed by trail crews and is passable for … Read more
RIDGECREST, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office has approved the plan for a proposed pumice mine in the Coso Mountains, south of Owens Lake. The decision authorizes Southwest Pumice, LLC, to mine up to 25 acres and 100,000 tons of pumice on BLM-managed public lands in Inyo County, California. The Makayla II mine … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. July 22, 2021 — The Inyo National Forest would like to inform wilderness visitors of current wilderness permit reservation and pickup procedures. The forest continues to face extremely high demand from the recreating public, including visitors to wilderness areas. The procedures outlined here are important for visitors to know to ensure wilderness permits are received … Read more
Dexter Fire Update July 16 Mandatory evacuations for campers have been implemented in the Bald Mountain area. The Big Springs and Bald Mountain Springs Campgrounds have been evacuated and are currently closed. Roads in the immediate vicinity are also closed to the public: North of the Owens River Rd. (2S07), east of Highway 395, west … Read more
Bishop, Calif. May 27, 2021. — This Monday, Memorial Day, as we honor all the heroes who gave their lives in military service to this nation, the Inyo National Forest would also like to remind all visitors to plan ahead before visiting. Please recreate responsibly, including packing out your trash, use good social distancing when in crowded areas, and only … Read more
Partnerships, Volunteers a “Win for the Mono Basin” Mono Lake, Ca Febraury 8, 2021 – The Inyo National Forest, working with partner agencies and volunteers, has restored water flow to the DeChambeau Ponds, in what is a “win for the Mono Basin,” said Thomas Torres, Inyo National Forest Wildlife Biologist and coordinator for this project. … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office today announced the release of a comprehensive management plan for public lands in the Alabama Hills near Lone Pine in Inyo County. The plan is designed to provide diverse, high-quality recreational opportunities while minimizing user conflicts, addressing human health and safety concerns, reducing recreational impacts, and … Read more
Bishop, Calif. — Effective Jan. 6, the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office is easing seasonal fire restrictions on all BLM-managed public lands extending from the southern Owens Valley in Inyo County, north to Topaz Lake and the Nevada border in Mono County. The year-round statewide Fire Prevention Order remains in effect. The BLM is easing fire restrictions … Read more
Popular summer destinations take on a cool vibe during winter in Mono County, where there’s much more to the snowy season than world-class skiing and adventurous snow sports. Enjoy a road trip to see favorite destinations that bustle with activity in the summertime transformed into quiet, peaceful winter wonderlands. As the lakes freeze and everything … Read more
Fishingbooker.com Publishes List of 7 Awesome Ice fishing Spots in US June Lake Ca. – November 23, 2020- As soon as the ice starts to freeze on the lakes all around the country, ice anglers come out of their summer sleep and start to drill holes in the ice in search of some of their … Read more
Christmas Tree Permits On SALE Monday, Nov. 2. 2020 Carson City, NV November 2020 – Permits to cut Christmas trees on the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest are available for purchase from beginning Nov. 1, or the first business day thereafter, thru Dec. 24 on the Austin-Tonopah, Bridgeport, Carson, Ely, and Mountain City-Ruby Mountains-Jarbidge Ranger Districts. The U.S. Forest Service Christmas … Read more
November 3, 2020 – The Inyo National Forest is reopening the majority of the John Muir Wilderness and a segment of the Ansel Adams Wilderness as the risk from wildfires is decreasing. In interagency cooperation, Sequoia National Park is revising their closure areas on the SQF Complex and Rattlesnake Fire, allowing many areas in the … Read more
The Inyo National Forest has implemented 05-04-50-200-21, effective November 3. This opens the Inyo portions of the South Sierra, parts of the Golden Trout, most of the John Muir, parts of the Ansel Adams and all of the Owens River Headwaters, and Hoover Wilderness Areas. As a reminder, wilderness permits are required year-round for all Mt … Read more
The Inyo National Forest announces that the South Sierra Wilderness, the northern segment of the Golden Trout Wilderness, the Owens River Headwater Wilderness, and the Hoover Wilderness Areas have re-opened for day and overnight use.
The Inyo National Forest has rescinded Forest Closure 05-04-51-20-17, effective immediately due to diminished fire risk from the SQF Complex (Castle Fire). This opens the Monache Meadows area. As a reminder, the following closures are still in effect: Inyo National Forest within Madera County remains closed. The most common destinations are Reds Meadow Valley and the … Read more
The Inyo National Forest announces a partial re-opening of the forest on October 3 Inyo National forest – October 2, 2020 – Inyo National forest sent out notice today that a partial re-opening will start saturday in INYo National forest with some closures and restrictions still in place. here is the latest! Open: Wildernesses in the … Read more
Updated Forest Restrictions and Closures in California Sept 30, 2020 VALLEJO, Calif. September 30, 2020 – The USDA Forest Service Pacific Southwest Region has revised closure orders and fire prohibitions in California. These decisions will continue to be evaluated daily. The revisions include: 1. Easing fire restrictions – Propane and gas stove use is now … Read more
Inyo National Forest is Will Remain Closed to All Activities Heading into Sept 25th Weekend 2020 Inyo National Forest – Mammoth Ca – Sept 23, 2020 – Over the past few days, the Inyo National Forest has been looking at options to re-open the Forest in a modified manner and we have shared that tentative … Read more
Temporary National Forest Closure Extended past Original Sept 14th Date to the 21st of September. VALLEJO, Calif., September 15, 2020 – UPDATE on National Forest Closures in California . Regional Order No. 20-11 prohibiting building, maintaining, attending orusing a fire, campfire, or stove fire, or smoking on National Forest System lands under myjurisdiction. This order will … Read more
Southern area of Whitney Portal remains closed, Most Trails to Re-open Whitney Portal, (above Lone Pine), CA, June 30, 2020 – The Whitney Portal emergency evacuation will be lifted on July 2, 2020.by 5:00 pm. The area was evacuated in response to the June 24 5.8 earthquake near Lone Pine, CA and subsequent rockslide at Whitney Portal. … Read more
Mammoth Ca, June 24, 2020 – Inyo National forest and Mammoth area announced that the Lakes Basin Road will open on June 25. Visitors should be advised that hazard tree work continues along the road corridor and that there may be delays while this work is ongoing. The following campgrounds are scheduled to open on … Read more
Mono County and Inyo National Forest Still Struggling to Open For Summer From Covid-19 Restrictions He is the latest from Mono county and Inyo National Forest for weekend travel and camping trips to the Eastern Sierra. With Access Fishing season starting last week in June Lake and Tioga Road opening on June 15th, not sure … Read more
Inyo National Forest Cancels Wilderness Permits including MT Whitney Thru May 15th. National Forest Service News Release – Vallejo, Calif., April 30, 2020– The USDA Forest Service, Pacific Southwest Region, announced that most developed recreation sites will remain closed through May 15. The order does not close trails, trailheads, and general forest areas; these areas remain … Read more
Popular Alabama Hills Trailhead Road Access Compromised. Foot Traffic Only Alabama Hills, CA – March 3, 2020 – The Granite View Road is closed to vehicles at the Inyo National Forest boundary until further notice due to substantial safety concerns. The closure is at the mouth of the Tuttle Creek Canyon on Inyo National Forest … Read more
BISHOP, Calif. – The Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office and Inyo National Forest will hold an open house at the co-located BLM/Forest Service office, 351 Pacu Lane, Bishop, from 5 to 7 p.m. on Thursday, Feb. 6, to gather public input for potential off-highway vehicle grant funding requests. The agencies annually request funding from … Read more
Devils Postpile National Monument Plans Autumn Prescribed Fire Mammoth Calif. – October 24, 2019 – Devils Postpile National Monument is planning to implement a prescribed fire project in the next several weeks. The 25 acre unit is located near the northwest boundary of the monument and will help to reduce hazardous accumulations of vegetation and … Read more
Still time for Fall Camping in the Eastern Sierra Sierra REC Magazine – Eastern Sierra – October 17, 2019 – For some Fall season can not last long enough. For those that are in no hurry to slip on the skis and snowshoes for winter and are looking to get out in the Eastern sierra … Read more
Starting October 15, there is no overnight parking in the Reds Meadow Valley Sierra Rec Magazine – Mammoth Ca, October 10, 2019- The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument are planning for winter on the Reds Meadow Road. The road will close at the Minaret Vista for the season on Sunday, October 27 at … Read more
BISHOP, Calif., September 18, 2019— The Inyo National Forest is releasing their final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) for the revised land management plan, under the provisions of the 2012 planning rule. This Final EIS will be published in the Federal Register on Friday, September 20 for a 30-day review period. The 2019 land management plan will … Read more
Fire Resources Respond to Jordan Fire In Golden Trout Wilderness UPDATE: The Jordan Fire, located in the Golden Trout Wilderness near Jordan Hot Springs, was detected yesterday afternoon. The fire is approximately 150 acres and burning in the 2002 McNally fire footprint. At this time the fire appears to be caused by lightning that was … Read more
On April 11, 1958, U.S. Forest Service Chief Richard McArdle designated 27,000 acres of the Inyo National Forest as the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, with a section named the Edmund Schulman Memorial Grove. Photo of McArdle signing the order alongside Melville Bell Grosvenor.
Annual Lottery Will Start Feb. 22, 2019 Sierra Rec Magazine Updates: February 12, 2019 – The Mt. Whitney Lottery, the process which awards both day and overnight hiking permits of the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, has been rescheduled to start on February 22, 2019. Typically, the lottery begins February 1 through www.recreation.gov, but … Read more
Open House for USFS and BLM Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for Feb. 13 BISHOP, Calif. , February 9, 2019 – The Inyo National Forest and the Bureau of Land Management Bishop Field Office will hold an open house on Wednesday, Feb. 13, to gather public ideas for requesting off-highway vehicle grant funds. The informal open house … Read more
INYO National Forest Announces Postponement Of Whitney Lottery Sierra REC Magazine, January 31, 2019 – The Mt. Whitney Lottery, the process which awards both day and overnight hiking permits of the tallest mountain in the contiguous United States, has been postponed. Typically, the lottery begins February 1 through www.recreation.gov. However, the recently awarded contractor for this … Read more
