Explore Your Forest

Inyo National Forest

Stretching from the towering summit of Mt. Whitney to the alpine beauty of Mammoth Lakes, the Inyo National Forest offers a stunning variety of campgrounds and recreational opportunities for every kind of outdoor enthusiast. Campgrounds range from developed sites with amenities like those at Lone Pine, Bishop Creek, and Reds Meadow, to more remote, rustic spots tucked into serene pine forests and beside crystal-clear mountain lakes. The area is a haven for hiking, fishing, rock climbing, and backpacking, with access to iconic trails such as the John Muir Trail and the Pacific Crest Trail. Visitors can enjoy boating, soak in natural hot springs near Mammoth, or explore ancient bristlecone pine groves and volcanic formations. Whether you're seeking adventure or tranquility, the stretch from Mt. Whitney to Mammoth Lakes is a breathtaking slice of the Eastern Sierra waiting to be explored.

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Plan Your Trip

Inyo National Forest spans more than two million acres along California’s majestic Eastern Sierra, offering some of the most dramatic landscapes in the western United States. Home to Mt. Whitney—the highest peak in the contiguous U.S.—as well as ancient bristlecone pine trees, alpine lakes, volcanic craters, and sweeping desert valleys, the forest is a showcase of natural diversity and beauty. The Inyo provides countless opportunities for recreation, including hiking, camping, fishing, skiing, climbing, and wildlife viewing. With its unique mix of high mountain wilderness and high desert terrain, Inyo National Forest invites visitors to experience the wonder and solitude of the Sierra Nevada and beyond.