Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground
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Key facts
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Pitches & accommodation
Facilities & details
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Know before you go
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- Bring cash for fees in case card payment isn't available on site.
Location
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Whitney Portal (formerly Hunter Flat and Hunters Camp) is the end of the Whitney Portal road in Inyo County, California, 13.7 miles (22 km) west of Lone Pine at an elevation of 8,374 feet (2,552 m). Whitney Portal is the gateway to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States; it is the trailhead for the Mount Whitney Trail. It is also the trailhead for mountaineering routes s
Whitney Portal (formerly Hunter Flat and Hunters Camp) is the end of the Whitney Portal road in Inyo County, California, 13.7 miles (22 km) west of Lone Pine at an elevation of 8,374 feet (2,552 m). Whitney Portal is the gateway to Mount Whitney, the highest point in the contiguous United States; it is the trailhead for the Mount Whitney Trail. It is also the trailhead for mountaineering routes s
mountain in the Sierra Nevada of California
mountain in California, United States
mountain in the Sierra Nevada of California
The Alabama Hills are a range of hills and rock formations near the eastern slope of the Sierra Nevada in the Owens Valley, west of Lone Pine in Inyo County, California.
🛒 Amenities & services
🛒 Groceries
- Whitney Portal Store
🚰 Drinking water
- Drinking water
🚻 Toilets & showers
- Public toilets
🎾 Sports
- The Loaf
- Tall Wall
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Good to know
Quick answers to common questions about Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground.
How much does it cost to camp at Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground?
Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground?
No — it's first-come, first-served.
Can I bring an RV or caravan to Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground?
No, caravans and RVs aren't permitted here.
Can I pitch a tent at Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground?
Yes, tent camping is allowed.
Is there drinking water at Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground?
Yes, drinking water is available.
How many sites does Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground have?
Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground has around 25 pitches.
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Other campgrounds nearby
More places to camp close to Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground.
- Ravine Campground
- Whitney Portal Group Campground · United States Forest Service
- Whitney Portal Family Campground · United States Forest Service
- Outpost Camp
- Trail Camp
- Lone Pine Campground · United States Forest Service