Inyo Mountains Near Ridgecrest, CA

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.

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Location & Directions for Inyo Mountains

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

Elevation: 1,804 ft

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Nearest town

Ridgecrest, CA - 162 mi

About over 3 hr (184 min) to downtown

Highway access

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

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Clayton Valley Sand Dunes is a Special Recreation Management Area (SRMA) under the Tonopah RMP and ROD. Competitive recreational events are prohibited, and off-highway vehicle (OHV) use is restricted to existing roads and trails, although it is pe...

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Last updated: October 7, 2026

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