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Inyo National Forest

Extreme Heat Warning issued July 29 at 2:13PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

July 29th, 2:13 PM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 100 to 110 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in major to extreme heat risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...From 10 AM PDT /10 AM MST/ Thursday to 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.

Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 9:14PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00AM PDT by NWS Reno NV

July 29th, 9:14 PM — July 31st, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Highs 101 to 105 degrees with overnight lows between 65 to 70 degrees. Widespread Moderate HeatRisk with areas of Major HeatRisk in lower valleys. * WHERE...Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties. * WHEN...From noon Friday to 8 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Heat-related illnesses will be more likely, especially for those spending extended periods outdoors, in poorly cooled indoor spaces, or who are sensitive to heat.

Heat Advisory issued July 29 at 2:13PM PDT until August 2 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV

July 29th, 2:13 PM — 10:00 AM

* WHAT...Hot conditions expected with highs 80 to 90 degrees above 8000 feet and 90 to 105 degrees below 8000 feet. This will result in moderate heat risk. * WHERE...In California, Eastern Sierra Slopes and White Mountains of Inyo County. In Nevada, Sheep Range and Spring Mountains-Red Rock Canyon. * WHEN...From 10 AM Thursday to 8 PM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Hot temperatures may cause heat illnesses.

Overview

Inyo National Forest (Eastern Sierra, CA) is open for the 2026 season, but there are several active items an expert camper should plan around. Reds Meadow Road (access to Devils Postpile, Rainbow Falls, and the Reds Meadow trailheads) is tentatively scheduled to open July 2, 2026 and close around November 1, 2026, with access primarily Thursday-Sunday and mandatory ESTA shuttle use during peak season — the road remains closed to all traffic (including bikes/e-bikes/pedestrians) outside those windows due to ongoing reconstruction. Wilderness permits are required for all overnight trips and many day hikes; the Mt. Whitney Zone is under a forest order with $15/person fees ($5/person elsewhere), and a separate ESCCRP Panorama Project Area closure is in effect. Campfires are prohibited in portions of the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Golden Trout, and Hoover Wildernesses on Inyo NF, and a California Campfire Permit is required for any stove or open flame outside developed campgrounds. Stage 1 fire restrictions historically begin in mid-June as fuels dry — verify current status before your trip. Bohler Canyon Road (1N106) has a major washout and may not be passable. Snowpack and runoff in the Eastern Sierra mean higher trailheads (Bishop Pass, Piute, Bishop Creek drainages, Kearsarge) often don't fully melt out until late June/July; check trail conditions and stream crossings. Bear canisters are required in much of the John Muir/Ansel Adams Wildernesses.

Campgrounds

Aerie Crag Rav Camp Agnew Horse Camp Agnew Meadows Campground Agnew Meadows Group Camp Aspen Group Bald Mountain Cabin Bald Mountain Springs Campground Big Bend Campground Big Meadow Campground Big Pine Canyon Group Campground Big Pine Creek Campground Big Springs Campground Big Trees Campground Bishop Park Campground Bishop Park Group Bitterbrush Campground Cattleguard Campground Cedar Flat Group Campground Clyde Glacier Group Camp Coldwater Campground Convict Lake Campground Cottonwood Lakes Walk-in Campground Cottonwood Pass Walk-in Campground Crooked Meadows Campground Deadman Campground, Upper And Lower East Fork Campground Ellery Lake Campground Ferguson Group Camp

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