Whitney Portal 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
- 36.5892, -118.2303
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Part of the Whitney Portal Recreation area located 13 miles from the town of Lone Pine, California. The main campground has 43 single campsites. Some sites may be reserved in advance, while others are available on a first-come, first-served basis. Some parking sites up to 35 ' long. Firewood for sale. Water, vault toilets, and bear food storage lockers available.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Whitney Portal Campground free?
No. Whitney Portal Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Whitney Portal Campground?
From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA, turn west (at the stoplight) onto Whitney Portal Road and go 12.5 miles to the campground.
What are the rules at Whitney Portal Campground?
Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Nearby
- WHITNEY PORTAL0.1 mi
- Lone Pine Campground0.2 mi
- Whitney Portal Group Campground0.2 mi
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground0.5 mi
- Lone Pine Campground2.6 mi
- LONE PINE2.6 mi
- Tuttle Creek Campground6.0 mi
- Cottonwood Lakes Walk-in Campground10.0 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.
