Inyo National Forest | Camping Cabins | Forest Service Dispersed Camping Often referred to as "Boondocking," "primitive camping" or "dispersed camping," this type of camping is done anywhere on the forest outside of a developed campground
Dispersed Camping - US Forest Service For areas where dispersed camping is allowed, you need to obtain a California Campfire Permit for the use of any open flame (including gas stoves, lanterns, wood fires, charcoal fires or smoking) These permits can be obtained at no cost from any Inyo National Forest Ranger Station or Visitor Center Open flame of any kind may be restricted during times of high fire danger Check with the
Inyo National Forest - Visitor Maps and Guides - Forest Service In general, forest visitor and other kinds of maps may also be purchased at Inyo National Forest Visitor Centers Wilderness and Topographic Maps Wilderness Maps are topographic maps that show natural features such as mountains, valleys, plains, lakes, rivers, and vegetation using contour lines depicting elevation gain or loss
Inyo National Forest - Recreation Dispersed Camping Often referred to as "Boondocking," "primitive camping" or "dispersed camping," this type of camping is done anywhere on the forest outside of a developed campground
Inyo National Forest - FAQs - Forest Service Camping is allowed outside of designated campgrounds in some areas on the Inyo National Forest In areas designated as "Developed Recreation Areas," camping is restricted to developed campgrounds only These areas include the Mono Basin National Forest Scenic Area, Lundy Canyon, Lee Vining Canyon, June Lake Loop, Mammoth Lakes Basin, Reds Meadow Valley, Convict Lake, McGee Creek Canyon, Rock
Home | Inyo National Forest | Forest Service Inyo National Forest extends 165 miles near the California and Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, covering almost 2 million acres, mostly on the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada
Inyo National Forest - Permits - Permits | Forest Service Wilderness Permits Wilderness trails connect Inyo National Forest to Yosemite, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks, as part of the longest roadless section of the Sierra Nevada Permits are required for overnight trips and all Mt Whitney hikes Wilderness Permits Campfire Permit A campfire permit is required to use a portable stove or any open flame such as campfires or charcoal fires
Inyo National Forest | Fire Restrictions | Forest Service Inyo National Forest enters into fire restrictions typically in the early summer when fuel moistures start to drop and fire activity across the nation starts to increase Should fire activity increase further and constrain firefighting resources, the forest may go into Stage II fire restrictions To check if the forest is in Fire Restrictions, visit the Alerts page
Inyo National Forest | Monache Meadows Jeep Road | Forest Service This is a remote area of the Kern Plateau reached by a rough and rocky road, High Clearance a must, 4WD recommended Please drive with caution as dirt roads may be soft and impassable due to wet conditions and cold temperatures Dispersed camping , fishing and hiking are all available here, Monache Meadows is surrounded by the Golden Trout Wilderness Anything you pack in must be packed out No