Whitney Portal Family 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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mountain in the Sierra Nevada of California
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
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
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How much does it cost to camp at Whitney Portal Family Campground?
Whitney Portal Family Campground charges a camping fee.
Do I need to book ahead for Whitney Portal Family Campground?
Reservations: recommended. You can check availability on the official website.
How many sites does Whitney Portal Family Campground have?
Whitney Portal Family Campground has around 43 pitches.
Who runs Whitney Portal Family Campground?
Whitney Portal Family Campground is operated by United States Forest Service.
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Other campgrounds nearby
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- Whitney Portal Group Campground · United States Forest Service
- Ravine Campground
- Mount Whitney Trailhead Campground
- Outpost Camp
- Lone Pine Campground · United States Forest Service
- Trail Camp