Located in California's scenic Eastern Sierra, Inyo National Forest is home to Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Reds Meadow, Mammoth Lakes, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest.

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

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Popular Recreation Activities

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities.

Recent News

• Mt. Whitney Lottery Rescheduled

  Release Date: Feb 12, 2019  

• Open House for USFS and BLM Off-Highway Vehicle Grants Scheduled for Feb. 13

  Release Date: Feb 6, 2019  

• The Inyo National Forest welcomes White Mountain District Ranger

  Release Date: Feb 4, 2019  

Features

Leave No Trace

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

Mt. Whitney Lottery Scheduled to Open February 22

2019 Mt Whitney Lottery rescheduled to February 22 through March 15.

News Release

Reds Meadow Road Improvements Project

Proposed road improvements to include reconstruction and widening, slope stabilization, drainage, and retaining walls.