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Inyo National Forest

Red Flag Warning issued September 6 at 10:40AM PDT until September 6 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

10:40 AM — 8:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Reno has issued a Red Flag Warning for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect until 8 PM PDT this evening. * Affected Area...Fire Weather Zone 274 Southern Mono County, Fire Weather Zone 421 Southern Sierra Front including Alpine, Northern Mono, Southern Lyon, and Western Mineral Counties, Fire Weather Zone 429 Lahontan Basin including Churchill and Eastern Mineral Counties. * Winds...Southwest 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 40 mph. * Humidity...As low as 8 percent. * Duration...4 to 6 hours. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity before first responders can contain them.

Lake Wind Advisory issued September 6 at 1:25AM PDT until September 6 at 11:00PM PDT by NWS Reno NV

1:25 AM — 11:00 PM

* WHAT...Southwest winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph. Wave heights up to 3 feet on Lake Tahoe and Pyramid Lake. * WHERE...Greater Lake Tahoe Area, Lassen-Eastern Plumas-Eastern Sierra Counties, Mono County, Mineral and Southern Lyon Counties, Greater Reno-Carson City-Minden Area, and Western Nevada Basin and Range including: Lake Tahoe, Pyramid Lake, Eagle Lake, Honey Lake, Lake Davis, Frenchman Lake, Stampede, Boca, and Prosser Creek Reservoirs, Donner Lake, Fallen Leaf Lake, Washoe Lake, Lahontan Reservoir, Topaz Lake, Walker Lake, Bridgeport Reservoir, Mono Lake, and Lake Crowley. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 11 PM PDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Strong winds and rough waves on area lakes will create hazardous conditions for small craft.

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.…

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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