Sightseeing & food
| Location | Lone Pine, California |
|---|---|
| Nightly rate (listed) | $34–$95/night |
| Guest rating | 5.0 / 5 (481 reviews) |
| Maximum RV length | 35 ft (longest listed site) |
| Hookups | None listed |
| RV sites | 13 |
| Pets allowed | Yes |
| Book on | Recreation.gov |
From the park's listing on Recreation.gov. Confirm details with the park before you book.
Closest stays by type. Distances are straight-line from Whitney Portal, not driving.
Available Oct 30 – Nov 1 · 2 nights16 sites open for every night
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Whitney Portal is a Recreation.gov campground in Lone Pine. It lists 13 RV or RV/tent sites and 16 tent sites for rigs up to 35 ft. Pets are allowed per the listing.
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Availability checked Oct 24 on Recreation.gov. Rates are the provider's nightly rates; totals are estimates before taxes & fees.
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No recent availability data on Recreation.gov: this grid may be out of date, so check availability with the provider. Showing 40 of 46 sites.
| Site | Fr 30 | Sa 31 | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| 012 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 031 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 042 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 030 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 014 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 010 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 023 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 036 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 021 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 019 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 005 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 004 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 002 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 044 walk to | – | – | $34 |
| 039 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 001 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 032 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 018 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 008 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 024 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 009 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 007 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 028 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 040 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 041 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 025 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 022 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 034 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 011 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 015 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 029 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 016 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 020 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 013 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 043 tent only nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 017 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 038 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 026 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 003 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
| 037 standard nonelectric | – | – | $34 |
✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released
Verbatim from guest reviews on Recreation.gov ↗ (481 reviews, ★ 5.0). Not written or edited by us.
“Gorgeous site tucked in a grove of tall pine trees and surrounded by large boulders. Incredibly peaceful listening to the wind through the trees and the nearby stream.”
“These are the campgrounds that the legends are made from.”
This weekend (Fri, Oct 30 – Sun, Nov 1): Book online. Reservations online on Recreation.gov — open dates and rates come from the booking site.
Longest RV site listed: 35 ft. Unsure if your rig fits? Check it in the Rig Fit tool
INYO NATIONAL FOREST
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Whitney Portal Campground sits at about 8,000 feet in the eastern Sierra Nevada at the base of Mt. Whitney, with paved road access about 13 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road off U.S. 395. Campsites line both sides of Whitney Creek and are laid out among tall pines and rugged granite ridgelines; wildlife is common here black bear activity is frequent, and visitors may also see mule deer, pika, pine marten, and a variety of birds. The campground functions as a practical base for hikers and anglers: trailheads to Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake and routes into the John Muir Wilderness are roughly a half-mile from the site, and there are numerous nearby lakes, streams and a small pond stocked with trout. If you plan to hike into the John Muir Wilderness or attempt the Mt. Whitney approach, be aware that many routes require permits (Mt. Whitney entry is managed by a lottery during peak season), so arrange permits well in advance. The campground offers 46 sites in all 26 sites that accommodate both RVs and tents and 20 tent-only sites plus three designated group camping areas. Facilities include paved roads within the campground, vault toilets and drinking water; firewood is available for purchase on site, and a small convenience store with showers is a short drive away. Because of the high level of bear activity, the campground requires use of the provided bear-proof food storage lockers (dimensions: 18 inches high by 18 inches deep by 50 inches long), so plan meals and packing to fit those limits. Seasonal access, fees and reservation rules can change, so check the Inyo National Forest website or local ranger office for current conditions, road status and reservation information before you go.
| Agency / operator | Not listed |
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| Booking | Recreation.gov [Recreation.gov] |
| Max RV / trailer length | Not listed |
| Bear storage |
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| Not listed |
| Season | Not listed |
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| Hookups | Not listed |
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| Max stay | 14 nights max |
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Sources: Recreation.gov — Whitney Portal. "Not listed" means no source we use states it.
Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.
