Inyo National Forest

Wilderness Use Restrictions

This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
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Alert Start Date: June 18th, 2025

Alert End Date: June 18th, 2027

Order Number: 05-04-50-25-02

Associated Documents

Wilderness Use Restrictions Forest Order+Exhibit A Wilderness Use Restrictions - Exhibits B - G

Forest Order

FOREST ORDER NO. 05-04-50-25-02
USDA FOREST SERVICE
INYO NATIONAL FOREST
WILDERNESS USE RESTRICTIONS

Pursuant to 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(a) and (b), and to provide for public safety and protect natural resources, the following acts are prohibited within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Dinkey Lakes, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses (“the Wildernesses”) located in the Inyo National Forest.

This Order is effective from June 18, 2025, through June 18, 2027.

1. Camping without a valid Forest Service Wilderness Permit, or camping in the locations described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits B through E at any time. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(e).
2. Entering or being in the Wildernesses as part of a group larger than 15 persons. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(f).
3. Storing equipment, personal property or supplies for more than 24 hours. 36 C.F.R. § 261.57(f).
4. Possessing camping or pack-outfitting equipment, including one or more of the following: tents, sleeping bags, bear canisters, camp stoves, without a valid Forest Service Wilderness Permit. 36 C.F.R. § 261.57(b).
5. Shortcutting a switchback in any National Forest System trail. 36 C.F.R. § 261.55(e).
6. Riding, hitching, tethering or hobbling a horse or other saddle or pack animal in violation of posted instructions. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(aa).
7. Possessing, storing, or transporting any saddle or pack animal as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibits F and G. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(s).
8. Grazing saddle or pack stock as described in Exhibit A and shown on Exhibit F. 36 C.F.R. § 261.57(e).
9. Possessing or using a wagon, cart or other vehicle. 36 C.F.R. § 261.57(h)

Pursuant to 36 C.F.R. § 261.50(e), the following persons are exempt from this Order:

Persons with a Forest Service Permit No. FS-7700-48 (Permit for Use of Roads, Trails, or Areas Restricted by Regulation or Order), specifically exempting them from this Order.

1. Any Federal, State, or local officer, or member of an organized rescue or fire-fighting force in the performance of an official duty.

These prohibitions are in addition to the general prohibitions contained in 36 C.F.R. Part 261, Subpart A.
A violation of these prohibitions is punishable by a fine of not more than $5000 for an individual or $10,000 for an organization, or imprisonment for not more than six months, or both. 16 U.S.C. § 551 and 18 U.S.C. §§ 3559, 3571, and 3581.

Executed in Bishop, California this 17th day of June, 2025.

LESLEY YEN

Forest Supervisor

Inyo National Forest