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Inyo National Forest
 

Alpine Glow and Spindrift

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

Hiking Camping Fishing Picnic areas. Winter Sports. OHV icon

We have lots more information about recreation opportunities.

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

Mammoth Stamp Mill Site Closed

Records can be viewed at:
Inyo National Forest
Supervisor's Office
351 Pacu Lane
Bishop CA 93514
Contact: Colleen Garcia

Reds Meadow Road Improvements Project

Shuttle bus and car meet on the narrow road to Reds Meadow.

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

 




Wildfires

View our video: Living With Wildfire


https://www.fs.usda.gov/inyo/