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Mt. Whitney Ranger District
The Mt. Whitney Ranger District is the southernmost district in the Inyo National Forest. On its western edge is Mt. Whitney, highest point in the contiguous United States. The district extends from the crest of the Sierra Nevada to the Inyo Mountains. Recreation activities include hiking, fishing, climbing, horse riding, and more.
More Information for Mt. Whitney Ranger District
At a Glance
| Current Conditions: | Roads closed: Onion Valley road, Horseshoe Meadows road, Kennedy Meadows Road at the store. |
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| Information Center: | Eastern Sierra Visitor Center 760-876-6200 |
General Information
General Notes:Click to view map of Mt. Whitney Ranger District
General Notes:
Campground Guide - Lone Pine and Independence Area (pdf)
Campground Guide - Horseshoe Meadow (pdf)
Activities
Campground Camping
Campground Guide - Lone Pine and Independence Area (pdf)
Campground Guide - Horseshoe Meadow (pdf)
Onion Valley Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)
General Info:
General NotesCampground Guide - Lone Pine and Independence Area (pdf)
Campground Guide - Horseshoe Meadow (pdf)
Areas for Campground Camping at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground
- Cottonwood Pass Walk in Campground
- Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp
- Kern Plateau
- Kennedy Meadows Campground
- Onion Valley Area
- Lower Grays Meadow Campground
- Onion Valley Campground
- Upper Grays Meadow Campground
- Whitney Portal Area
- Lone Pine Campground
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground
- Whitney Portal Campground
RV Camping
Areas for RV Camping at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
Group Camping
Areas for Group Camping at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
Lake and Pond Fishing
Areas for Lake and Pond Fishing at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Cottonwood Lakes Trail
- Independence Area
- Sawmill Pass Trail
- Onion Valley Area
- Golden Trout Lakes Trail
- Kearsarge Pass Trail
- Whitney Portal Area
- Meysan Lakes Trail
- Whitney Portal Picnic Area
River and Stream Fishing
Areas for River and Stream Fishing at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
Day Hiking
Areas for Day Hiking at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Cottonwood Lakes Trail
- Cottonwood Pass Trail
- Trail Pass
- Independence Area
- Kern Plateau
- Kennedy Meadows - Pacific Crest Trail
- Onion Valley Area
- Golden Trout Lakes Trail
- Kearsarge Pass Trail
- Robinson Lake Trail
- Whitney Portal Area
- Meysan Lakes Trail
- Mt. Whitney Trail
- North Fork Lone Pine Creek Trail
- Tuttle Creek Trail
- Whitney Portal National Recreation Trailhead
Backpacking
Areas for Backpacking at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Cottonwood Lakes Trail
- Cottonwood Pass Trail
- Trail Pass
- Independence Area
- Baxter Pass Trail
- Sawmill Pass Trail
- Shepherd Pass Stock Trail
- Shepherd Pass Trail
- Kern Plateau
- Blackrock Trail
- Haiwee Pass Trail
- Kennedy Meadows - Pacific Crest Trail
- Olancha Pass Trail
- Wildrose Trail
- Onion Valley Area
- Golden Trout Lakes Trail
- Kearsarge Pass Trail
- Robinson Lake Trail
- Whitney Portal Area
- Meysan Lakes Trail
- Mt. Whitney Trail
- North Fork Lone Pine Creek Trail
- Tuttle Creek Trail
Horse Camping
Areas for Horse Camping at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
Horse Riding
Areas for Horse Riding at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
- Horseshoe Meadow Area
- Cottonwood Lakes Trail
- Cottonwood Pass Trail
- Trail Pass
- Independence Area
- Sawmill Pass Trail
- Shepherd Pass Stock Trail
- Shepherd Pass Trail
- Kern Plateau
- Blackrock Trail
- Kennedy Meadows - Pacific Crest Trail
- Olancha Pass Trail
- Wildrose Trail
- Onion Valley Area
- Kearsarge Pass Trail
Visitor Centers
Areas for Visitor Centers at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
Picnicking
Areas for Picnicking at Mt. Whitney Ranger District
Related Links
Featured Events
- June 10: Eastern Sierra Federal Lands Job Fair
Date(s): Jun 2, 2023
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