Inyo National Forest

Your Gateway to the Eastern Sierra

Plan Your Visit

  • Fire Information

    A firefighter wearing protective gear works on a prescribed fire on the Inyo National Forest.

    Up to date and specific information about fires and other incidents

    Fire Restrictions
    Inciweb
    Alerts and Notices

  • Road Conditions

    Following back roads in Inyo National Forest a jeep searches for a dispersed camp location.

    Know before you go!

    Road Conditions

  • Wilderness Permits

    Glacial silt tints a high alpine lake turquoise

    Questions about wilderness permits? Who do you call? 760-873-2483

    Wilderness Permits

  • Campfire Permit

    Steaming pot warms over a camp stove

    A campfire permit is required to use a portable stove in wilderness or while dispersed camping.

    California Campfire Permit

  • Traveling in Bear Country

    A black bear has its front paws on a large boulder in the forest.

    Be Bear Aware, always secure your food and scented items. Doing your part to protect black bears (and your food) is simple if...

    Be Bear Aware

Features

Watch This: Leave No Trace on Mt. Whitney

A video about how to Leave No Trace on Mt. Whitney, which requires additional measures because of the trail's popularity.

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