• Triple digit temperatures brought high flows as alpine snow melts. With this, the south loop of Tuttle Creek Campground is closed from the effects of flooding. Sites 1-27 remain open. 
• Whitney Portal Road is closed from Tuttle Creek Road to just east of Movie Road with a detour preserving access to the Alabama Hills. Moffat Ranch Road is also an option for access. 
• Fire restrictions are currently in effect for Inyo County, limiting flames in the hills to camp stoves. No campfires or discharging firearms is permitted until further notice.
• As a reminder, camping agreements are live. Agreements are free and do not guarantee a campsite- all camping is first come, first serve. This is an acknowledgment that campers understand the rules and guidance for designated camping. To get an agreement, please visit the webpage or talk with a ranger in the Alabama Hills. 
• Staff have been working hard to clean out fire rings, collect trash, monitor camping behavior, and educate visitors about the importance of Leave No Trace. 

Past BLM-Sponsored 

• July 15 - The BLM attended Bishop’s Latino Conservation Week event, “Nature, Connectivity and Credit” at Alta One where community members met to discuss ethics and etiquette as well as the importance for credit in a time of scan and pay to access our outdoor spaces. 

• The BLM Recreation Department has 5 permanent and 4 seasonal team members that patrol the Alabama Hills and other BLM-managed lands. 1 law enforcement officer is specifically assigned to the Alabama Hills to assist with overnight use compliance.  
• ESIA has Ashley as an Interpretive Specialist working with the BLM patrolling the Alabama Hills 3 days per week. ESIA also has a Lead Naturalist, Ellie, who will host interpretive events in the Hills in the future.