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Whitney Portal Campground

46 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 35 ft

Whitney Portal Campground is a 46-site campground in Inyo National Forest near Lone Pine, California. There are no electric hookups, so plan to bring your own power.

Location
Lone Pine, CA · Map and directions
Campsites
46 (16 tent-only, 3 group, 1 walk-in or boat-in)
Electric
There are no electric hookups
Water / sewer
No water hookups listed
Max RV length
35 ft
Pets
Allowed at most sites (leash required)
Campfires
Allowed in fire rings, subject to fire restrictions
Reservations
Recreation.gov
Phone
(760) 937-6070

About Whitney Portal Campground

Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States. With hiking trails to Mt.

Description: Recreation.gov. Conditions change, so check the official page before you go.

What to bring to Whitney Portal Campground

Portable power stations

Silent battery power for lights, phones, fans, CPAP machines and 12V fridges.

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Foldable solar panels

Recharge a power station during the day, so it lasts the whole trip.

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Quiet inverter generators

More power for RVs and air conditioning. Check the campground's generator hours.

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12V portable fridges

No ice runs. Runs off a car socket or a power station.

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Rotomolded coolers

Keeps ice for days at sites with no power.

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Family camping tents

Room for everyone plus gear.

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Rooftop tents

Sleep off the ground on top of your car or truck.

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Self-inflating sleeping pads

The cheapest way to sleep better in a tent.

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Other campgrounds nearby

Lone Pine Campground

3 mi away

28 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 50 ft

Grays Meadows Campground

13 mi away

31 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 40 ftWaterside

Onion Valley Campground

14 mi away

29 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 25 ftWaterside

Cold Springs Campground

23 mi away

38 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 20 ft

Atwell Mill Campground

26 mi away

19 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 20 ft

Moraine Campground

27 mi away

117 sitesNo hookupsPets OKRVs to 66 ftWaterside

More: all campgrounds in Inyo National Forest · campgrounds in California

Frequently asked questions

Does Whitney Portal Campground have electric hookups?

There are no electric hookups. Campers bring portable power stations or generators where allowed.

Can I reserve a site at Whitney Portal Campground?

Yes, through Recreation.gov. Popular dates book up months ahead.

How big an RV fits at Whitney Portal Campground?

The longest site takes vehicles up to 35 feet. Many sites are shorter, so check the individual site before booking.

Are dogs allowed at Whitney Portal Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at most sites. Keep them on a leash and never leave them unattended.