Bald Mountain Cabin
This is a day-use warming hut, not an overnight campground. The cabin is open to the public as a shelter. Dispersed camping is available along Bald Mountain Road. High-clearance 4WD vehicle required for access. No fees.
Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:39AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV
* WHAT...Snow above 8000 ft. Snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches with up to 12 inches along the highest peaks. Winds gusting as high as 45 mph. * WHERE...Mono County. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions. Gusty winds could bring down tree branches. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Heaviest snowfall expected late Saturday night.
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.…
Temporary Closure of Rock Creek Road
The Inyo National Forest will be closing the Rock Creek Road from the Rock Creek Pack Station to the Mosquito Flat Trailhead from October 19 – 23. The purpose of the closure is to conduct road maintenance to improve public safety. During the closure, there will be no vehicular access to Mosquito…
About
Bald Mountain Cabin is a historic log cabin that serves as a warming shelter for day visitors at the summit of Bald Mountain in the Inyo National Forest. Situated at 9,104 feet elevation adjacent to an active fire lookout tower, the site offers sweeping panoramic views of the Sierra Nevada range and surrounding volcanic landscape. This is a day-use warming hut rather than an overnight campground. The cabin provides shelter for winter recreationists, particularly snowmobilers and cross-country skiers who travel the Bald Mountain Road loop. The Forest Fire Lookout Association, in partnership with Inyo National Forest, has worked to maintain and staff the adjacent fire lookout tower. Dispersed camping is available along Bald Mountain Road for those wishing to stay overnight in the area. Access is via Bald Mountain Road (Forest Road 1S05), which departs Highway 395 at Deadman Summit at Logging Camp Road. The 23-mile round-trip loop requires high-clearance 4WD vehicles. No fees are required to visit the site.
Directions
From Highway 395, turn onto Logging Camp Road at Deadman Summit. Follow Bald Mountain Road (Forest Road 1S05) approximately 11 miles to the fire lookout station at the summit. High-clearance 4WD vehicle required. 23-mile round-trip loop.
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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 | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 924-5500 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Useful Links
| Inyo NF Bald Mountain Road |
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