Visiting National Forests

Outdoor recreation can be beneficial for your health but must be practiced safely. Please avoid visiting national forests if you are experiencing COVID-19 symptoms. Follow CDC guidance before and during your visit to the forest.

Here are current conditions for the Inyo.

Here are current Fire Restrictions for the Inyo.

Wilderness permits are online only! Pick up instructions

Watch Experience Inyo—a video to help orient you to this beautiful forest

Popular Recreation Activities

Recent News

• Inyo Creek Fire Update June 21, 2021

  Release Date: Jun 21, 2021  

• Evacuations initiated for the Inyo Creek Fire

  Release Date: Jun 20, 2021  

• Lightning starts Inyo Creek Fire

  Release Date: Jun 19, 2021  

• Reds Meadow area update

  Release Date: Jun 15, 2021  

• Keep bears & all wildlife wild

  Release Date: Jun 11, 2021  

Features

Leave No Trace on Mt. Whitney

Leave No Trace principles on Mt. Whitney require additional measures because of the trail's popularity.

The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

These are principles that you should be thinking about when you visit Wilderness anywhere.

Spotlights

Land Management Plan

The 2019 Inyo National Forest Plan has been approved and is now the guiding direction for the Inyo National Forest. It replaces the 1988 land management plan and its amendments.

Bishop Creek Recreation: Web Survey

 Bishop Creek Recreation: Web Survey, Operations and Maintenance Assessment