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Reds Meadow Road To Open At Devils Postpile National Monument

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Access to the postpile will remain open/Kurt Repanshek file

The postpile at Devils Postpile National Monument/Kurt Repanshek file

The Reds Meadow Road at Devils Postpile National Monument in California is scheduled to open Friday, providing public access to the monument, Rainbow Falls, Reds Meadow Resort and recreation sites, trailheads and campgrounds in the Reds Meadow Valley.

The Reds Meadow Shuttle Service provided by Eastern Sierra Transit Authority also begins service on June 17; the shuttle is mandatory for accessing the area. The National Park Service will also be providing access to trails, day-use facilities, and interpretive services within Devils Postpile National Monument. No camping is available within the monument, and parking may be limited due to construction within the developed area of the park.

Reds Meadow, Agnew Meadow, Pumice Flat, Minaret Falls and Upper Soda Springs Campgrounds will be open on a first come-first served basis at 11 a.m. on Friday, June 17. Campsite availability will be tracked by staff at the Minaret Vista Ranger Station and campers will be informed of availability upon arrival at the station. Agnew Meadows Group Camp and Agnew Horse Camp will open on July 8 and can be reserved at www.recreation.gov.

For more information on the mandatory shuttle bus, visit https://go.usa.gov/x6RJG. For details on the schedule and fares for Reds Meadow Shuttle, please visit www.estransit.com/routes-schedule/seasonal/reds-meadow-shuttle.

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