Whitney Portal Group Campground
Adjacent to Whitney Portal Campground, Whitney Portal Group has 3 walk in tent sites for larger groups. Firewood, fire grates, tables, restrooms.
Reservations
Reserve online at http://www.recreation.gov or 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 Group 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.
Tents only. No sleeping in vehicles. No motorhomes, pop up van, campers, or sleeping trailers. Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Overnight Use:
Group (Tent Only) Site: $95 per night
Address: Highway 395 and SR 136 Lone Pine, CA 93545
Phone: (760) 876-6200
Hours: Open daily, 8:30am-4:30pm (entrance gate closed at 4:15pm)
Getting There
Latitude / Longitude
Latitude: 36.5882
Longitude: -118.2336
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 entrance. 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.
