As a reminder, Stage II fire restrictions are still in place on the Inyo  That means no campfires, even in developed recreation sites. Visitors with a valid California Campfire permit may use a portable stove or lantern using gas, jellied petroleum, or pressurized liquid fuel. 

 As always, wilderness permits will not be issued for areas where closures are in effect. Visitors should know before they go and safely plan their trips around areas that closures, uncontained fires, active fire, and smoke in the area.

Here are current Fire Restrictions for the Inyo. News Release. 

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Here are current conditions 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.

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Recent News

• Three Illegal Marijuana Cultivation Sites cleaned up on the Inyo National Forest

  Release Date: Sep 23, 2021  

• Inyo National Forest Welcomes Interagency Fire Management Officer

  Release Date: Sep 23, 2021  

• News Release: Toilet replacement and upgrades planned at high use areas; Funding from Great American Outdoors Act

  Release Date: Sep 22, 2021  

• Harmful Algae Blooms detected in Deadman Creek, observed in Hummingbird and Odell Lakes

  Release Date: Sep 16, 2021  

• Silver Lake Boat Launch to remain closed for necessary upgrades

  Release Date: Sep 15, 2021  

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