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 must be reserved through www.recreation.gov. Once reserved, permits can be received one of three ways - see these Pick up instructions. Please note that Wilderness Permit Pickup is not currently available at the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center.

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

Popular Recreation Activities

Recent News

• Public comment period extended for River Management Plan

  Release Date: Jul 27, 2021  

• Dexter, Glacier and Lightning Fires update July 26

  Release Date: Jul 26, 2021  

• Dexter, Glacier and Lightning Fires update July 23

  Release Date: Jul 23, 2021  

• Dexter, Glacier and Lightning Fires update July 22

  Release Date: Jul 22, 2021  

• Wilderness permit reservation and pickup procedures

  Release Date: Jul 22, 2021  

• Dexter, Glacier and Lightning Fires update July 21

  Release Date: Jul 21, 2021  

• Glacier & Lightning Fire update July 20

  Release Date: Jul 20, 2021  

• Dexter Fire Update July 20

  Release Date: Jul 20, 2021  

• Glacier Fire update July 19

  Release Date: Jul 19, 2021  

• Dexter Fire Update July 19

  Release Date: Jul 19, 2021  

• Glacier Fire update July 18

  Release Date: Jul 18, 2021  

• Dexter Fire Update July 18

  Release Date: Jul 18, 2021  

• Glacier Fire update July 17

  Release Date: Jul 17, 2021  

• Dexter Fire Update July 17

  Release Date: Jul 17, 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

Bishop Creek Recreation: Web Survey

 Bishop Creek Recreation: Web Survey, Operations and Maintenance Assessment

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