Inyo Mountains

Bureau Of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office, 300 S. Richmond Rd., Ridgecrest, California, United States

About Inyo Mountains

This undeveloped area has access to Cottonwood Creek Wild and Scenic River. There are opportunities for camping, backcountry hiking, hunting and fishing here.

Location Inyo Mountains

Address:
Bureau Of Land Management, Ridgecrest Field Office, 300 S. Richmond Rd.
Ridgecrest, CA, 93555
United States

Highway access

The Inyo Mountains are accessible via US Highway 395, located approximately 20 miles to the east.

Elevation: 1804 feet

Distance to downtown

162 mi drive to downtown Ridgecrest (about 3 hr 4 min)

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Last updated: August 23, 2026

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