Whitney Portal Campground, Lone Pine, CA

Whitney Portal Campground is located in the Mt. Whitney Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (3 hrs 47 min northeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 7,935 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $32.00 to $93.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.

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Campsite Reviews (243)

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@JasonC1063647 · Camped on Oct 21, 2024 at Campsite #33

Unbelievable 2-day trip. We lucked out on the weather window for a successful end of October summit. Trail was pristine. Great time all around!

@NicholasM38291 · Camped on Oct 14, 2024 at Campsite #33

Spot 33 was paved large enough to fit our 19ft campervan and small vehicle in front. Site had a slight downhill slope toward the creek but large 6 levelers were enough to level the van. Overall site was very clean and close to the restrooms.

@JohnD1553494 · Camped on Oct 12, 2024 at Campsite #G3

The campground space was huge. Perfect for a group. Just a bit rocky, but its fine.

@ShellyG1892684 · Camped on Oct 11, 2024 at Campsite #21

I have a great experience here with my friends. The campsite itself it pretty small, but we made it work. There was enough distance between sites; Iwe could hardly ever hear our neighbors. The host were friendly and helpful :)

@CathyB3119916 · Camped on Oct 9, 2024 at Campsite #XXX5

I LOVE Whitney Portal. If I'm hiking Whitney I like being close to the trailhead. It's managed extremely well. The CG host is great! Friendly, helpful....

@JEFFH5417641 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #17

Great campground - puts you right on the hiking trail to Whitney. Good layout with a beautiful stream running through. Read the campground reviews before picking one as not all of them are level. Host is super nice.

@MIKEH4414321 · Camped on Oct 8, 2024 at Campsite #XXX7

Stayed in site 24. Great site with lots of room. Parking area is a couple feet above the main site so you need to walk down on a few rocks to get to it. Backing into the spot is not difficult, but slightly more challenging because of the narrowish road. Site could fit two large tents, maybe three 2-3 person tents. Site was clean upon arrival. Close to the bathrooms so you may get that "vault toilet" smell now and then. Not horrible, but it's there. If you're sensitive to it, another site would be a better choice.The site backs up to the tent pad of site 18 so you could reserve both sites for a large group to be together. Note: Site 18's tent pad has a large sharp rock right in the middle of it.

@JOHANNEC153376 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #XXX12

Whitney portal is the most beautiful campsite. Clean quiet, peaceful and the host Bob is the most helpful and friendly

@RashidB931FC31 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #G2

GREAT CAMPGROUND. Right by a creek, sounds of water flowing and birds chirping. WELL managed with toilets and clean water

@LeoCAA645AC929 · Camped on Oct 4, 2024 at Campsite #G1

It was a nice spot close to the little creek, falling asleep with the sound of the water was so soothing. There was two spots for big tents (10-12 people) and 3 sports for small tents (4-6 people)There are 3 tables for eating and two big bear boxes (30 cubic feet)Also a good spots to put a portable shower and toilet. The water faucet near the camp dont work, so you will have to do a 50 feet walk to get water or you can use the creek water.

@PeterP6271166 · Camped on Oct 3, 2024 at Campsite #8

Great camping area. Clean and quite.

@CesarM9A1605DC · Camped on Oct 1, 2024 at Campsite #XXX14

Great camp ground, highly recommend staying at Whitney portal. Site 15 is an amazing site, if you can snag it! Site 14 is nice too.

@MariaD6106413 · Camped on Sep 30, 2024 at Campsite #XXX4

Our campsite #4 was the perfect campsite.. enough room for 4 tents, secluded yet not too far from the camp host. We are next to a creek that was giving us the amazing background sound. We were able to carjcb fish for dinner.

@MarioPBC809095 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #9

Amazing! Great first ever camping trip for our young family (first for partner and first for 3.5 year old). Beautiful scenery; loved the sound of the river at night. Little light pollution, made for some of the best star gazing around. Nicely kept sites, would 110% recommend site 9.

@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Sep 29, 2024 at Campsite #XXX5

Bob the campground host was GREAT. Camp was clean All went well.

@AnhelR82EA30E9 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #27

Very clean campgrounds, Bathrooms very friendly staff, everything was excellent!!Thank you

@DanK6653884 · Camped on Sep 15, 2024 at Campsite #29

Easy to access. Good camping spots. Great way to start an epic one day trip to Whitney summit.

@MichaelH990269 · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #40

Beautiful location. Enough bathrooms and clean water. Having the Whitney Portal store on site was a nice convenience. Note that the campsite is right next to a rushing stream and some small waterfalls, which may disturb light sleepers.

@PeterG8163131 · Camped on Sep 11, 2024 at Campsite #21

Beautiful campsite with restrooms, water taps, and food lockers.

@StevenS1501716 · Camped on Sep 11, 2024 at Campsite #XXX7

Great campsites with plenty of space in between each other. Well taken care of location, friendly campground staff, clean bathrooms and very close to Mt Whitney trailhead. There is a campsite store that will provide basic camp items and limited food choices if you should forget something.

@LindaP7575010 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #42

Always wonderful being in the Sierra Nevada! Thanks for taking care of our precious land

@KaraB4845554 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #G2

Clean, easy access to restrooms, spacious , quiet

@Christoph38781 · Camped on Sep 6, 2024 at Campsite #33

Nice site near restroom. Plenty of room.

@DavidS3927304 · Camped on Sep 3, 2024 at Campsite #15

Just to remind everyone, bears are very active here. I had paw prints in my camp. But to the point, a bear snagged a neighbor camper's backpack off the table while the campers were present and prepping at 12:30am for their Mt Whitney hike. Please protect your stuff, especially in the nighttime hours. Otherwise, a great campground, one of the best!

@OmerN863CC79A2 · Camped on Aug 26, 2024 at Campsite #43

Very clean quiet shaded and private site wit a river running through it, place for 2 tents and 2 small cars

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