Sep 17, 2025 · The Inyo National Forest is a land of superlatives: the oldest trees, the tallest mountains in California, among the oldest inland lake (Mono Lake), desert, glaciers, and the …

Apr 15, 2025 · Wilderness Permits Wilderness trails connect Inyo National Forest to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, as part of the longest roadless section of the …

Dec 22, 2025 · Inyo National Forest extends 165 miles near the California and Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, covering almost 2 million acres, mostly on the eastern slope …

Dec 16, 2025 · In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at Inyo National Forest Visitor Centers. Wilderness and Topographic Maps Wilderness Maps are …

Dec 16, 2025 · Wilderness Permits are required for overnight use in John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover and Golden TroutWildernesses. A permit is required for the Mt. Whitney Zone for both …

Find and Discover Recreation Sites and Trails in Inyo National Forest

Often referred to as "Boondocking," "primitive camping" or "dispersed camping," this type of camping is done anywhere on the forest outside of a developed campground.

Dec 16, 2025 · The 198,360-acre Inyo Mountains Wilderness was designated by Congress in 1994 and is jointly administered by the U.S. Forest Service (73,300 acres in the northern …

Nov 22, 2025 · Effective beginning 06/04/2025: This website, and all linked websites under the control of the agency is under review and content may change.Located near the boundary of …

Sep 3, 2025 · Reds Meadow Road is being reconstructed to greatly improve public access and traffic safety for all who visit the area, reduce likelihood of vehicular accidents and improve …