Sierra National Forest

Recreation - High Sierra Visitor Information Center

Operated By

US Forest Service-Sierra National Forest

Station Hours/Days of Operation

Memorial Day Weekend through September

Hours and days vary. June, July, and August open seven days a week, 8:00 am-4:30 pm.

In September, the office is usually closed two days a week. Call ahead to check schedule at 559-877-7173 or 559-855-5355.

Directions

Take Hwy 168 east from Clovis to Shaver Lake. Continue thru Shaver Lake to Huntington Lake. At east end of the Huntington Lake turn right on the Kaiser Pass Road and continue 14 miles to the station. Road is steep and narrow, not recommended for large RV’s or vehicles pulling trailers.

Permits Available

• Overnight Permits for John Muir, and Ansel Adams Wildernesses
• Campfire Permits

Information Available

• General Information on the Sierra National Forest
• Sierra and Inyo National Forest Maps
• John Muir and Ansel Adams Wilderness Maps
• Various Books and Guides on Flora, Fauna, and Sierra Nevada (available for a fee from Three Forest Interpretive Association)

Services

• Restrooms, picnic tables, trash disposal and drinking water available.