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Campground

Lone Pine

Inyo National Forest, California

Official reservation page

About this campground

The campground is nestled in sagebrush alongside Lone Pine Creek.

Lone Pine Campground is located near the base of Mt.

The less challenging National Recreation Trail connects Lone Pine Campground to Whitney Portal and its picnic area and fishing pond.

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Latitude
36.597611° N
Longitude
118.184806° W
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Know before you arrive

Access, sites & campground features

Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.

Connectivity

  • T-Mobile5GGood coverageVerified by 5 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • VerizonPoor coverageVerified by 12 campers · Oct 18, 2026
  • AT&TLTESome coverageVerified by 4 campers · Oct 18, 2026

Community-reported service can change with terrain, weather, congestion, and carrier coverage.

Access

  • Drive-in
  • Hike-inCommunity report
  • Walk-inCommunity report

Site types

  • Tent sites
  • RV / trailer sites
  • Standard campsites
  • Group sites
  • Equestrian sitesCommunity report

Features

For campers

  • Toilets
  • Showers
  • Fires
  • Alcohol allowedCommunity report
  • Drinking waterCommunity report
  • Firewood availableCommunity report
  • Phone serviceCommunity report
  • Trash serviceCommunity report
  • Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
  • Reservable

For vehicles

  • Pull-through sites
  • Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 50 ft
  • Back-in sitesCommunity report
  • Sanitary dumpCommunity report

Official campground guide

Plan with the full campground details

Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.

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Overview

Lone Pine Campground is located near the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States, offering unparalleled views of the mountain and surrounding peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

An abundance of fishing and hiking opportunities can be found both in and around Lone Pine.

Facilities

Lone Pine is especially popular for RV camping. There are also a few tent-only sites and one tent-only group site that can accommodate up to 15 guests. Campsites are arranged around a single loop and have little to no shade or privacy due to the desert landscape.

Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and showers are located 8 miles west of the campground at the Portal Store.

Recreation

Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal area. Trails lead to the John Muir Wilderness, including Mt. Whitney, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The Mt. Whitney trailhead is just 7 miles away.

The less challenging National Recreation Trail connects Lone Pine Campground to Whitney Portal and its picnic area and fishing pond.

The eastern Sierras are also known for exceptional trout fishing, and anglers can access Lone Pine Creek and a nearby pond.

Natural Features

The campground is nestled in sagebrush alongside Lone Pine Creek. At an elevation of 6,000 feet, the location offers clear views of surrounding granite peaks. Desert wildflowers add brilliant colors to the landscape in spring.

The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. This campground is especially prone to bear activity.

Nearby Attractions

Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails. Mt. Whitney is within the wilderness area and entry is available by lottery for experienced hikers.

Activities & amenities

What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.

Available activities

  • Wildlife Viewing
  • Picnicking
  • Hiking
  • Fishing
  • Camping
  • Biking

Amenities and facility features

  • Vault or pit toilets
  • Showers
  • Vault Toilets

Recreation sites

Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.

Standard Non-Electric

23 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
RV, Tent, Trailer
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
40 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric

1 site
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
15
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Walk To

3 sites
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
0 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Tent Only Non-Electric

1 site
Reservation type
Site-Specific
Equipment
Tent
Maximum people
6
Maximum vehicles
1
Maximum vehicle length
50 ft
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Accessible sites
None flagged in site inventory

Site rules, inventory & rates

Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.

Site rules

Max Changes
3 change(s) per reservation
Maximum stay
14 consecutive nights
Minimum stay
1 consecutive nights
Holiday-weekend minimum
0 days
Weekend minimum
0 days
Reservation cutoff
4 days before arrival
Maximum published occupancy
15 people per site
Maximum published vehicles
1 vehicles per site
Check-in
2:00 PM
Check-out
11:00 AM
Food storage
Lone Pine's official facility record checked 2026-10-16 does not publish a food-storage method; confirm the posted rule with Inyo National Forest.
Fire and stove use
Lone Pine's official facility record states: Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
Pets
Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.

Inventory window

Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.

Currently bookable through
Apr 18, 2027
Next release
Oct 19, 2026, 7:00 AM PDT
Next book-through date
Apr 19, 2027
Group sites bookable through
Oct 18, 2027

Published seasons & rates

SeasonSite typeNightly rateAdditional personDeposit
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$81——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Standard Non-Electric$34——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Tent Only Non-Electric$34——
Peak SeasonApr 17, 2026 – Oct 24, 2026Walk To$34——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$81——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Standard Non-Electric$34——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Tent Only Non-Electric$34——
Peak SeasonApr 16, 2027 – Oct 23, 2027Walk To$34——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Group Tent Only Area Non-Electric$81——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Standard Non-Electric$34——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Tent Only Non-Electric$34——
Peak SeasonApr 14, 2028 – Oct 21, 2028Walk To$34——

Important facility notices

Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.

  • Hiking Mt. Whitney requires a permit and specific regulations apply; click here for more info
  • No off-road vehicles allowed in the campground
  • Be bear aware; keep all food out of site in approved containers and remove all food from area after eating; do not leave food in car; always keep a clean camp and do not feed any wild animals
  • Two pets per site and leashed at all times.
  • Please Note: One RV with tow vehicle per single site or one vehicle per tent site. One vehicle per single site is included with your reservation. Most sites can accommodate 1 extra vehicle that is not included with the reservation fee. Extra vehicle will be charged a per night fee and collected at the campground if you did not pay for an Extra Vehicle Add On. Extra vehicles must fit on the parking spur at the site.
  • Fire Restrictions: Fire restrictions may be imposed at any time due to hot, dry weather conditions, at which time campfires and charcoal fires may not be allowed.
  • Reserved Sites will be held until check out time (NOON) the day following your arrival date. Sites must be occupied by the checkout time of that following day to hold a reservation or the site will be forfeited and released to other guests. Once your reservation start date has begun, neither the Recreation.gov Contact Center nor the campground manager will be able to modify your reservation.
  • Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
  • Click here for more info about the John Muir Wilderness
  • Click here for more information about Inyo National Forest

Getting there & contact

Official directions

From U.S. Highway 395 in California, travel to the town of Lone Pine. The campground is 6 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road.

Facility contact

760-937-6070

Sources

Recreation.gov official facility record — Lone PineUSDA Forest Service — responsible pet practicesRecreation.gov official facility record — Lone PineLone Pine official facility detailsRecreation.gov official facility record — Lone Pine — food-storage guidanceThe Dyrt community reports — Lone PineRecreation.gov campground details APIRecreation.gov published seasons and ratesRecreation.gov booking-window release dataRecreation.gov recreation-site inventory