Bald Mountain Cabin
Open — Open year-round. Bald Mountain Road is always open when accessible. In winter, the warming hut is accessible via snowmobile, backcountry skiing, or snowshoeing when the road is snow-covered.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
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.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
Bald Mountain Cabin is a historic log cabin warming hut located at the summit of Bald Mountain in Inyo National Forest, offering breathtaking 360-degree panoramic views from its 9,104-foot elevation. Originally constructed in 1943 by the Civilian Public Service during World War II, the site includes both the historic cabin warming hut and a fire lookout that has been reactivated for fire detection. The warming hut is open to the public and maintained by the Mammoth Lakes Snowmobile Association in cooperation with the Inyo National Forest. It serves as a relief shelter from the elements for winter recreationists including snowmobilers, backcountry skiers, and snowshoers. During summer months, the site is accessible via the 23-mile round trip Bald Mountain Road loop, which leaves Highway 395 at the top of Deadman Summit. This is a primitive site with no amenities. No water, restrooms, or other facilities are available. Visitors must be completely self-sufficient and prepared for high-elevation mountain conditions. The cabin provides basic shelter only and is intended as a warming hut rather than overnight accommodation, though it is available for emergency use.
Directions
From Highway 395 at the top of Deadman Summit, turn onto Logging Camp Road. Follow Forest Road 1S05 for approximately 11 miles to Bald Mountain. Stay on 1S05 and follow signs to Bald Mountain Lookout.
Nearby Campgrounds
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | No |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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