Current Conditions
Many roads within Inyo National Forest are maintained by local county road departments. If a Forest Road is closed, it is listed below. If not, it's open.
If a road is closed due to snow, you may not drive on it with your vehicle, but you may recreate via hiking, cross-country skiing, etc.
- Bohler Canyon Road (1N106) is not closed, however it has a major washout and may not be passable. Please use caution.
- Visit Mono County Public Works - Roads for more information.
- Reds Meadow Road is closed to vehicles, but open for winter recreationists such as cross-country skiing and snowmobiling. More info visit: Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project. This road is slated to open July 3, but may open sooner on weekends if possible.
- Please check Mono County Public Works - Roads for more information on other roads leading into the forest.
The upper portions of Rock Creek Road, South Lake Road, Highway 168, and all of North Lake Road are all currently closed for the winter by the counties.
- Visit Inyo County Road Open/Closed Status for more roads information.
- The upper/top portions of Rock Creek and White Mountain roads cross over into Mono County jurisdiction. Pease check Mono County Public Works - Roads for more roads information.
The upper portions of Horseshoe Meadows Road, Whitney Portal Road, and Onion Valley Road are all currently closed for the winter by the county.
- Visit Inyo County Road Open/Closed Status for more information.
Before heading out, be sure to check State Department of Transportation websites and follow them on social media for the latest updates:
Rules and tips:
- When parking near a road closure do not park on the roadway, do not block the gate or other cars.
- For winter travel you are required to carry chains.
- It is a good practice to have some sand (for traction) and a shovel in case you need to dig your car out.
- To prevent damage to roadways do not drive on dirt roads that are covered with snow, or have deep mud.
- Do not drive around road obstacles such as mud puddles and crush vegetation, this will widen the road and cause erosion.
