Recreation Update: Owens River Gorge Closed for Public Access Sept 17-24, 2026

Recreation Update

Owens River Gorge Closed to Public Access for Fish and Wildlife Habitat Improvement on Sept 17-24, 2026

Starting on Thursday, September 17, no public access will be allowed within the Owens River Gorge from Long Valley Dam to the Control Gorge Power Plant.

LADWP will release higher-than-normal water down the Owens River Gorge in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife and Mono County. This riparian flow will help improve fishery and wildlife habitat along the 10-mile stretch of river between the Upper Gorge Power Plant and Pleasant Valley Reservoir.

The public is advised to avoid the area due to high water levels with strong currents and hazardous conditions. Please take all warning signs and barricades seriously. High water levels with strong currents pose potential safety hazards that could result in personal injury and property damage. LADWP personnel will monitor the area.

Real-time data on flow levels are available online:
https://wsoweb.ladwp.com/Aqueduct/realtime/lvrealtime.htm

For more information please contact:
Communications & Community Affairs: Lesly Figueroa, 213-367-4592 or email us at [email protected]