The forest service order contains different language then what the Sierra Wave Media used. They said group campgrounds. The forest service said group campsites.

That’s a long time for closure

As long as Caltrans keeps the Highway rest stops open I’ll be OK.

That’s weird, as we made reservations for Big Pine area campground -Upper Sage Flat - today with no problem. Seems like individual campsites are NOT closed.

The GROUP camps are closed. Those are the ones that the Forest Service is concerned will encourage gatherings.

FR I thought the forest service had gone nuts with your posting of this:

"The Forest Service has closed all campgrounds in the Inyo National Forest until October 31 (at least)."!

Got me worried about DV in late October!

Yeah, I misspoke, so don't everyone panic. With all travel conditions everywhere in such upheaval, the best thing for folks to do is check current announcements or media releases from any agencies that manage public lands you are interested in. That includes all national or state parks, forests, beaches, historic sites, etc. Too much is changing too quickly to try to keep track of it all mentally. ☹