Whitney Portal Campground
Part of the Whitney Portal Recreation area located 13 miles from the town of Lone Pine, California. 43 Single campsites, Some sites may be reserved in advance, while others are available on a "first-come, first-served" basis. Some parking sites up to 35' long, Firewood, fire grates, piped water, restrooms.
Reservations
Make Reservations Hereor call 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777)
General Information
Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity in the Mt. Whitney area. A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Whitney Portal Campground. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. All trash must be disposed of in the bear proof trash receptacles. Do not store food, trash or scented items in your vehicle.
Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Overnight Use:
Single Site: $34 per night
Additional Vehicle Fee: $10 per vehicle per night
Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.5892
Longitude: -118.2303
Elevation
8,100'
Directions
From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA, turn west (at the stoplight) onto Whitney Portal Road and go 12.5 miles to the campground. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
Facility and Amenity Information
Restrooms
Restrooms are available at this site.
Water
Potable water is available at this site.
Picnic Tables
Picnic tables are available at this site.
