Lone Pine Region
In the early 1860s, the first settlers of Lone Pine gave the town its name because of a single, large pine tree at the confluence of Lone Pine and Tuttle Creeks. (The tree blew down during a storm in 1876.)
Recreation Sites
Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground
Site Open
Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area, the Cottonwood Lakes Walk in campground has 13 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike…
Cottonwood Pass Walk in Campground
Site Open
Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area this trailhead campground has 18 walk-in sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike into Golden Trout…
Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp
Site Open
Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp has 10 drive-in campsites with a corral and hitch rail at each site. Potable water available. Cottonwood Pass, Cottonwood Lakes and Trail Pass Trails provide access…
Horseshoe Meadow Picnic Area
Site Open
Picnic area shaded by Foxtail Pines. Picnic tables, water, BBQ grills, and toilets available. Â Plan ahead, there is no cell service at this recreation site.
Lone Pine Campground
Site Open
Located six miles west of the town of Lone Pine, California this campground is seven miles by road from the popular Whitney Portal Recreation Area. The Whitney Portal National Recreation…
Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground
Site Open
Located both above and below the overflow parking lot, all campsites are walk-in. Sites have flat tent pads and bear proof food lockers. Restrooms and water are located by the parking lot.
Whitney Portal Campground
Site Open
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…
Whitney Portal Group Campground
Site Open
Adjacent to Whitney Portal Campground, Whitney Portal Group has 3 walk in tent sites for larger groups. Firewood, fire grates, tables, restrooms.
Whitney Portal Picnic Area
Site Open
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…