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.
Sierra Rec Magazine – Forest Service Announcement – August 30, 2018 – 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 Gate on October 9, 2018 at noon. The Inyo National Forest’s engineering staff has had to complete … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine – Forest Service News Update – August 29, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest is pleased to announce that the forest order closing the Fern Lake and Beck Lake Trails due to the Lions Fire will be terminated on Thursday, August 30. The trails will be open for recreation on Thursday. Lions … Read more
Sierra Rec Magazine- August 2, 2018 – The Ancient Bristlecone Pine Visitor Center will be closed today. The area has experienced flash flooding, hail, and mudslides. Hwy 168 (Westgard Pass) is closed from Death Valley Road to the junction at Nevada State Route 266 due to heavy flooding. This will affect access for visitors (as … Read more
The Reds Meadow Road to open June 15 Sierra Rec Magazine – June 14, 2018 – The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, June 15 at 5:00 pm. The road received damage in two sections of the road, where the sub-grade … Read more
Inyo NF Campground updates, Road updates and visitor center updates below for some of the regions favorite recreational visits. Sierra Rec Magazine, October 12, 2017 – As fall color explodes on the Eastern Sierra Range. The team in Inyo National forest are busy preparing for a long fun winter. But the fall recreation season is … Read more
Crystal Clear Waters Combined With High Alpine Peaks That Will Stop You In Your Tracks Sierra Rec Magazine Adventure Review – September 2017 – Visiting and Exploring 20 Lakes Basin was so much more than I had expected. Have you ever heard a review of a location and it just didn’t do it for you, so … Read more
The Inyo National Forest and Devils Postpile National Monument announce that the Reds Meadow Valley Road will open on Friday, July 21 at 8:00 am. Sierra Rec Magazine – Sierra Access Updates- July 20, 2017 – The Road to Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls and Reds Meadow will open Friday, July 21, at 8:am to the public. … Read more
Tips for a Safe Memorial Day Weekend Inyo National Forest ~ May 23, 2017– Memorial Day Weekend is viewed as the start of summer and visitors can have a beautiful visit to the Eastern Sierra this weekend. The wildflowers have been spectacular in the Owens Valley, Inyo and the White Mountains and the Sierra Nevada capped … Read more
New Campground Openings in Inyo for the weekend. Sierra Rec Magazine ~ National Forest Access Updates – May 18, 2017 – The sun is out and the weekend ahead looks great in the Sierra, so here are the important facts on current openings for camping or exploring in the Inyo National Forest region. Updates include Lundy … Read more
Access to Favorite Fishing Locations Could Be Challenging For Opener Saturday Sierra Rec Magazine, April 28, 2017 – There are a lot of efforts to get areas open for Fishing Opener this weekend by Inyo County, Mono County, and US Forest Service staff. In an effort to get you the most recent estimates and updates … Read more
The Inyo National Forest is seeking input for the proposed Shady Rest Fat Bike Grooming project. Fat Bikes are non-motorized bicycles that have a tire tread width of at least 3.7 inches and are propelled by human effort. The proposed action would add six miles of groomed trail and temporarily allow fat bikes on the … Read more
Inyo National Forest Receives National Fish and Wildlife Foundation Grant for June Mountain Whitebark Pine Restoration Mammoth Ca, Oct 5, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest, in partnership with Cal Trout and the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area (MMSA), received one of the first round of National Fish and Wildlife (NFWF) grants as part of the recently … Read more
Eastern Sierra Color Is Starting To Show Mammoth Ca, Sept 1. 2016 – Reports out of the Eastern Sierra for this Labor Day Weekend are reporting that fall color is just starting at various spots around the Eastern Sierra. the Eastern Sierra, the Mammoth Area has long been celebrated for its renowned skiing and … Read more
Due to delays in completion of a necessary waterline replacement and an emergency infrastructure repair of the wastewater system, the monument’s 20 site campground will not open until the 2017 summer season. https://www.nps.gov/depo/learn/news/devils-postpile-campground-will-not-open-until-2017.htm Source: Devils Post Pile National Monument News
Devils Postpile National Monument Superintendent Deanna Dulen announces the trail to base of Rainbow Falls is temporarily closed in order to complete needed trail work on the popular route to the base of the waterfall. The trail to the top of Rainbow Falls remains open, and visitors have access to the two viewpoints of the … Read more
Public Notice: Inyo National Forest Announces Further Fire Restrictions Inyo National Forest , Mono County Ca July 27, 2016 – The Inyo National Forest is expanding fire restrictions to include wilderness areas of the Inyo National Forest. Previously, certain wilderness areas had been exempted. Beginning on Friday, July 29, the following restrictions will be in effect: … Read more
Fourth Of July Weekend Has increased Fire Restrictions Because of Hot Dry Conditions Bishop Ca, June 30, 2016 – The Bureau of Land Management (BLM) Bishop Field Office and the Inyo National Forest are implementing fire restrictions. The restrictions are in effect on all BLM public lands managed by the Bishop Field Office and Inyo … Read more
Work to Begin to Open Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow Roads The Inyo National Forest, in cooperation with the Town of Mammoth Lakes and Cal Trans, is beginning work to open the Lakes Basin and Reds Meadow roads. These areas are popular recreation destination for visitors and locals alike and provides access to the Devils … Read more
Off Limits Snowmobile action raises concerns in INYO National Forest. Inyo National Forest, February 2016 – Based upon reports from rangers and visitors alike, the Inyo National Forest is reminding snowmobilers to respect off-limit areas of the forest that are closed to snowmobiles. Forest Service rangers are patrolling closed areas for illegal snowmobile activity; … Read more
Silver Lake Campground Repaving Planned June Lake Ca- The Inyo National Forest is planning to repave the Silver Lake Campground on the June Lake Loop in the summer of 2016. The campground will be closed on June 1st through July 7th while the resurfacing is completed. Reservations are unavailable for this period on www.recreation.gov. There … Read more
Whitney Portal Road Reconstruction Planned for 2016 – Significant Impacts to Access, Parking The Whitney Portal Road Reconstruction is planned for the 2016 season under a funding request from Inyo County. The road will be re-paved and needs significant repairs for safety. The project begins just west of Lone Pine and ends just east of Whitney … Read more
Think a position with the National Forest is in your future? Bishop Ca, Dec 30, 2015 – The Inyo National Forest is preparing for the summer season and may fill seasonal positions in Lee Vining, June Lake, Mammoth Lakes, Tom’s Place, Bishop, Independence and Lone Pine. Positions include forestry technicians (fire, wilderness/trails), visitor services, maintenance, … Read more
