Inyo National Forest

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:54AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Hanford CA

10:54 AM — 7:15 PM

* WHAT...Snow expected. Total snow accumulations 4 to 7 inches between 7500 and 9500 feet, and up to 11 inches above 9500 feet. * WHERE...Kaiser to Rodgers Ridge, Kings Canyon NP, Sequoia NP, Upper San Joaquin River, and Yosemite NP outside of the valley. * WHEN...From 8 AM PDT Saturday to 7 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Plan on slippery road conditions.

Winter Weather Advisory issued October 29 at 10:39AM PDT until November 1 at 7:00AM PST by NWS Reno NV

10:39 AM — October 30th, 2:15 PM

* 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.…

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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