Lone Pine Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.5971, -118.1855
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Located six miles west of the town of Lone Pine, CA, at 5,800 ft. elevation this campground is seven miles from the popular Whitney Portal Recreation Area. The Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail begins at west end of the campground. Other popular activities near the campground include hiking, exploring the Alabama Hills, and fishing. Firewood for sale at the campground. Bear food storage lockers available. Sites up to 40 feet long. Some sites may be available first come, first serve.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Lone Pine Campground free?
No. Lone Pine Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Lone Pine Campground?
From Highway 395, turn west at the stoplight at the center of Lone Pine, and follow Whitney Portal Road for 6 miles. Follow signs to turn left then right to enter the campground. Located on Whitney Portal Road, six miles west of the town of Lone Pine, California.
What are the rules at Lone Pine Campground?
Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Nearby
- LONE PINE0.1 mi
- WHITNEY PORTAL2.5 mi
- Whitney Portal Campground2.6 mi
- Lone Pine Campground2.7 mi
- Whitney Portal Group Campground2.7 mi
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground3.1 mi
- Tuttle Creek Campground3.9 mi
- Cottonwood Lakes Walk-in Campground9.9 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
