Sierra Vista Scenic Byway
Visitor Services

There are rest stops, scenic pullouts, and interpretive signs along the byway.

Boardwalks and paths as well as restroom facilities are fully ADA compliant for disabled travelers.

Service	Description	Service	Description
	Bicycle/Pedestrian Facilities Walking paths are available at various places along the byway.		Camping Forest Service campgrounds along the byway are allotted on a first-come basis. Fees are charged at some sites. Check in with the... [more]
	Food Grocery stores are available in North Fork. Wagner's Store at Mammoth Pool offers food and supplies during the summer season.		Gasoline Gas stations are available in North Fork. On the byway, Mammoth Pool is the only facility with gas, and it is open only in summer months.
	Information Materials and information on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway are available at the USFS Ranger Station in North Fork Chamber Office on Main... [more]		Retail Grocery stores are available in North Fork. Wagner's Store at Mammoth Pool offers food and supplies during the summer season.

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Special Considerations

Visitors will want to do some amount of research on the history, geologic features and regional flora and fauna of the central Sierra Nevada to fully enjoy all aspects of this trip. Books, maps and brochures are available at US Forest Service offices and information centers around the region.

Travel Precautions - The Sierra Vista Scenic Byway is a seasonal route. Weather and other changing conditions can close the roads in this area with little or no notice. Be sure to check with local agencies before commencing your trip. Leave an itinerary with someone who can notify authorities if needed. Consult literature on the byway web site for suggested items you should take to insure a successful trip. Be sure to bring along extra water, food, warm clothing, a flashlight, and other necessary items.

Services available along this route are limited. During summer months only. Wagner's Store at Mammoth Pool has a private campground, food, and is the only facility with gasoline.

Restrictions

Snowfall regulates the opening and/or closing of the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway. Mammoth Pool reservoir is closed in early spring for the Sierra Deer Herd migration. Sierra National Forest offices or the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau should be contacted for specific dates.

The Beasore Road has a graded dirt surface from the end of the Minarets Road to Muglar Meadow (8 miles). Passenger cars can negotiate this section but travel on the rough surface is slow- approximately 15 miles per hour. The remainder of Beasore Road is paved and offers an enjoyable trip. Traveling to Nelder Grove from Cold Springs Summit is a graded dirt road, so expect to travel slowly.

Seasons

Best Time to Drive

Scenic views on the Sierra Vista Scenic Byway are the best from opening through July or August. Wildflower season is short and is best during mid-summer.

High Season

Travel on the byway around Independence Day could lead to more encounters with other visitors than other times of the season.

Off Season

The byway may be closed due to snowfall from fall to early spring. Be sure to contact a Sierra National Forest office or the Yosemite Sierra Visitors Bureau first.

Road Conditions

To find up to date information about the road conditions along Sierra Vista Scenic Byway, please visit the FHWA listing of web sites for more information.

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