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Recreation Region: Lone Pine Region

Whitney Portal Picnic Area

Whitney Portal Picnic Area located at the end of Whitney Portal Road, in a forested area near a waterfall and fishing pond. Picnic sites are barrier free, and include tables and grills. The picnic area is on the banks of a small fishing pond. Nearby, Lone Pine Creek can be reached via the National Recreation Trail.

 

General Information

Day use only; no overnight camping allowed

No fees are required for this site

Dogs must be leashed in all developed recreation sites.

Getting There

Latitude / Longitude

Latitude: 36.5863

Longitude: -118.2407

Elevation

8,400'

Directions

From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA, turn (at the stoplight) west onto Whitney Portal Road and go 16 miles to the end of the road. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.

Facility and Amenity Information

Accessibility

There is an accessible fishing pond and picnic site.

Restrooms

Restrooms are available at this site.

Water

Potable water is available at this site.

Picnic Tables

Picnic tables are available at this site.

Recreation Opportunities

Last updated April 28th, 2025