Inyo National Forest

Welcome to the Inyo National Forest!

Located in California's beautiful Eastern Sierra, the Inyo National Forest offers clean air, crystal blue skies, mountain lakes and streams, challenging trails, high mountain peaks, and beautiful views. With over two million acres, the Inyo National Forest is home to many natural wonders, including Mt. Whitney, Mono Lake, Mammoth Lakes Basin, and the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, as well as seven Congressionally-designated Wildernesses, comprising over 650,000 acres of land.

Recreational opportunities include camping, picnicking, hiking, backpacking, equestrian use, and off-highway vehicle use. Two ski resorts offer alpine skiing and snowboarding; over 100 miles of trails groomed for multiple purpose winter use (snowmobile, skiing, and hiking), and approximately 45 miles of trails groomed for cross-country skiing.

In 2007, the Inyo celebrated its Centennial. Click here for some Inyo National Forest History and Photos.

Click here for a short video clip of Pacific Southwest Regional Forester Randy Moore talking about his Strategic Priorities for 2009.  All 17 national forests within the region are guided by these priorities.

Note! Inyo National Forest Travel Management Final Environmental Impact Statement and Record of Decision were released to the public on August 28, 2009. Read more >>>