Mammoth Lakes Basin closed to vehicle traffic Memorial Day weekend; shuttles provided

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Mammoth Lakes Basin closed to vehicle traffic Memorial Day weekend; shuttles provided

Bishop, Calif., May 21, 2024— Due to the remaining snow depth within parking areas along Lake Mary Road and pedestrian safety issues, officials will be keeping the Lakes Basin winter gate closed to public vehicular traffic for Memorial Day weekend. A free shuttle bus service will be provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority (ESTA), and pedestrian and bicycle traffic will still be allowed.

For the shuttle schedule, please visit ESTA’s website: www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/seasonal/lakes-basin-trolley/

Inyo National Forest will continue working with Town of Mammoth Lakes officials and other partner agencies to plow the remaining snow as quickly as possible. There is no anticipated opening date yet for public vehicle access.

Campgrounds

Also due to the high levels of snow, campground opening dates in the Lakes Basin will need to be postponed between May 31 and June 7. Conditions are assessed weekly and opening dates will be posted on our website: www.fs.usda.gov/recmain/inyo/recreation

Reds Meadow Road

Snow removal continues on Reds Meadow Road, thanks to the Mammoth Mountain Ski Area and Town of Mammoth Lakes staff.

For the summer construction schedule, visit: www.fs.usda.gov/goto/inyo/alerts-notices/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction. Another announcement on this road will be forthcoming.

Reds Meadow Campground is scheduled to open on June 14.

News Staff