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.
Winter Storm Watch issued April 9 at 2:35PM PDT until April 12 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Heavy snow. Snow accumulations between 2 to 8 inches west of Highway 395, 6 to 12 inches above 8000 feet, and locally up to 24 inches across higher terrain along the Sierra crest. Winds peak along the crest gusting as high as 70 to 80 mph and up to 40 mph along Highway 395 Saturday evening. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From Friday evening through Sunday evening. * IMPACTS...Travel could be very difficult to impossible. Strong winds could cause damage to trees and power lines.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Monache Meadows Area Seasonal Road Closure
To provide for public safety and protection of natural resources during snowy and muddy conditions.
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. Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - G. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
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.Please click on the PDF version for all Exhibit maps B - S. The website will not allow for more JPG formats to be uploaded than what…
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.
Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the Eastern Sierra Climate and Communities Resilience Project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond. The closure orders are dynamic and…
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. Food and refuse in locations shown in Exhibit B must be stored in a bear-resistant container OR counter-balanced at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally…
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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