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Inyo National Forest
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  • Road Conditions

    Following back roads in Inyo National Forest a jeep searches for a dispersed camp location.

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  • Wilderness Permits

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    Questions about wilderness permits? Who do you call? 760-873-2483

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  • Campfire Permit

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    A campfire permit is required to use a portable stove in wilderness or while dispersed camping.

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  • Inyo National Forest officials urge backup plans this Memorial Day Weekend

    Release Date: May 25, 2023  

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Features

Watch This: Leave No Trace on Mt. Whitney

A video about how to Leave No Trace on Mt. Whitney, which requires additional measures because of the trail's popularity.

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Spotlights

Backcountry Trail Crew Video

Eight trail crew members wearing protective hard hats carry a large log using log tongs up a trail.

Have you ever thought of the work that it takes to maintain trails on the Inyo?

Video: The 7 Principles of Leave No Trace

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

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

Land Management Plan

Mountain lake with snow dabbled mountains in the background

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.

Alerts & Warnings

  • Coyote Flat and Silver/Wyman Cyn Rd closed due to storm damage

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Bishop, CA 93514

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