News Release

Reds Meadow area update

Date: July 26, 2023

MAMMOTH LAKES, CA July 26, 2023 — Reds Meadow Road opened on Friday, July 21 to provide access to Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort, recreation sites and trailheads in the Reds Meadow Valley. Devils Postpile National Monument will open on Thursday, July 27. 

The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service, provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority, offers bus service to these locations and to Devils Postpile National Monument. Information on fees, the shuttle bus and exception vehicles can be obtained on the Inyo National Forest website at Reds Meadow recreation information. For details regarding bus services, please visit Eastern Sierra Transit Authority at www.estransit.com and look in the Mammoth Lakes "Routes & Schedule" section for the Reds Meadow Shuttle. 

The National Park Service will provide access to day use facilities, trails, and interpretive services within Devils Postpile National Monument beginning July 27, 2023. Due to recent winter storms, no water, septic or phone services will be available within the park this weekend. However, portable toilets and a hand washing station will be available on-site while the park continues to repair damaged infrastructure. Please bring drinking water. No camping services are available within the National Monument this season. More detail about services provided by the National Park Service at Devils Postpile National Monument can be found at www.nps.gov/depo. 

Inyo National Forest hazard tree felling operations are ongoing along Reds Meadow Road. Please drive safely and expect delays of up to 30 minutes. Inyo National Forest campgrounds in the Reds Meadow Valley also remain closed this weekend. Information about Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadow, Pumice Flat, Minaret Falls, Upper Soda Springs Campgrounds, as well as Agnew Meadows Group Camp and Agnew Horse Camp are available at www.recreation.gov or by contacting the Mammoth Lakes Welcome Center.