Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area, the Cottonwood Lakes
trailhead campground has 13 _walk-in_ sites suitable for backpackers and
hikers to use the night before they are going to hike to Cottonwood Lakes.
Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes, tent pads,
tables, fire grates, and toilet facilities. Potable water available.

The backpackers walk in campsites share parking with the Cottonwood Lakes
trailhead.

<p>Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area, the Cottonwood Lakes trailhead campground has 13 <u>walk-in</u> sites suitable for backpackers and hikers&nbsp;to use the night before&nbsp;they are going to hike to&nbsp;Cottonwood Lakes.&nbsp;Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes,&nbsp;tent pads, tables,&nbsp;fire grates,&nbsp;and toilet facilities. Potable&nbsp;water available.</p><p>The backpackers walk in campsites share parking with the&nbsp;Cottonwood Lakes trailhead.</p>

Bird's eye view of the campground

Cottonwood Lakes Walk in Campground

Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp has 10 drive-in campsites with a corral and
hitch rail at each site. Potable water available. Cottonwood Pass, Cottonwood
Lakes and Trail Pass Trails provide access to Golden Trout, John Muir and
Sequoia National Park Wilderness areas. This area is characterized by rolling
terrain and sub-alpine meadows.

Horseshoe Meadow Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)

<p>Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp has 10 drive-in campsites with a corral and hitch rail at each site. Potable water available.&nbsp;Cottonwood Pass, Cottonwood Lakes&nbsp;and Trail Pass Trails provide access to&nbsp;Golden&nbsp;Trout, John Muir and Sequoia National Park Wilderness areas. This area is characterized by rolling terrain&nbsp;and sub-alpine meadows.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd530925.pdf">Horseshoe Meadow Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)</a></p><p>&nbsp;</p>

Horseshoe Meadow Equestrian Camp

Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area this trailhead campground has
18 _walk-in_ sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before
they are going to hike into Golden Trout Wilderness via the Cottonwood Pass
trail. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes, tent
pads, tables, fire grates, potable water, and toilet facilities. One night
stay limit.

Horseshoe Meadow Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)

<p>Located in the Horseshoe Meadow Recreation Area this trailhead&nbsp;campground has 18 <u>walk-in</u> sites suitable for backpackers and hikers to use the night before they are going to hike into Golden Trout Wilderness via the Cottonwood Pass trail. Self-register when you arrive. Sites include food storage boxes,&nbsp;tent pads,&nbsp;tables, fire grates, potable&nbsp;water, and toilet facilities. One night stay limit.</p><p><a href="http://www.fs.usda.gov/Internet/FSE_DOCUMENTS/fseprd530925.pdf">Horseshoe Meadow Area Campgrounds Guide&nbsp;(pdf)</a></p>

$22.00 per night during the summer season.

Cottonwood Pass Walk in Campground

Adjacent to Whitney Portal Campground, Whitney Portal Group has 3 walk in tent
sites for larger groups. Firewood, fire grates, tables, restrooms.

<p>Adjacent to Whitney Portal&nbsp;Campground, Whitney Portal Group has 3 walk in tent sites for&nbsp;larger groups.&nbsp;Firewood, fire grates, tables, restrooms.</p>

Whitney Portal Group Campground

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## 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.

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.

## 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.

<h2>Overview</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
An abundance of fishing and hiking opportunities can be found both in and around Lone Pine.<h2>Recreation</h2>
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. 
<br/><br/>
The less challenging National Recreation Trail connects Lone Pine Campground to Whitney Portal and its picnic area and fishing pond.
<br/><br/>
The eastern Sierras are also known for exceptional trout fishing, and anglers can access Lone Pine Creek and a nearby pond.<h2>Facilities</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and showers are located 8 miles west of the campground at the Portal Store.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.

A high desert campground in the mountains

Lone Pine Campground

A brown and yellow Forest Service sign for Lone Pine Campground

A paved spur at a campsite

LONE PINE

Lone Pine

## Overview

Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra
Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the
continental United States.  
  
With hiking trails to Mt. Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness less than a
mile away, the campground is a popular home base for hikers, as well as
family, RV and tent campers who wish to explore the area's activities and
enjoy unparalleled scenery.

## Recreation

Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney
Portal recreation area. Nearby trails lead into the John Muir Wilderness and
Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.  
  
The campground is only 0.5 miles from trailheads to Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake
and other popular destinations. Visitors should be aware that hiking in this
area may require a permit.  
  
Visitors can also hike, fish and picnic in the area around the campground.
There are numerous lakes, streams and a small pond in the area for trout
fishing.

## Facilities

The campground is adjacent to Whitney Creek and just down the road from
Trailhead Campground. Numerous campsites are arranged on either side of the
creek, including three group camping areas and several tent-only sites. Paved
roads, vault toilets and drinking water are provided.  
  
Bears frequent the area, and campers are required to use the bear-proof food
storage lockers provided in the facility (all supplies must fit; dimensions
are 18 inches high, 18 inches deep and 50 inches long). Firewood is available
for purchase on-site, and a small convenience store with showers is nearby.

## Natural Features

The facility is situated in a thick pine forest at an elevation of 8,000 ft.
Campers can see striking views of the rugged granite peaks surrounding it.  
  
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.  
  
John Muir Wilderness

## Contact Info

For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.

<h2>Overview</h2>
Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States. <br/><br/>
With hiking trails to Mt. Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness less than a mile away, the campground is a popular home base for hikers, as well as family, RV and tent campers who wish to explore the area's activities and enjoy unparalleled scenery.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal recreation area. Nearby trails lead into the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
<br/><br/>
The campground is only 0.5 miles from trailheads to Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake and other popular destinations. Visitors should be aware that hiking in this area may require a permit.
<br/><br/>
Visitors can also hike, fish and picnic in the area around the campground. There are numerous lakes, streams and a small pond in the area for trout fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground is adjacent to Whitney Creek and just down the road from Trailhead Campground. Numerous campsites are arranged on either side of the creek, including three group camping areas and several tent-only sites. Paved roads, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. 
<br/><br/>
Bears frequent the area, and campers are required to use the bear-proof food storage lockers provided in the facility (all supplies must fit; dimensions are 18 inches high, 18 inches deep and 50 inches long). Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and a small convenience store with showers is nearby.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The facility is situated in a thick pine forest at an elevation of 8,000 ft. Campers can see striking views of the rugged granite peaks surrounding it.
<br/><br/>
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.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
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.
<br/><br/>
<a href="http://sierrawild.gov/wilderness/john-muir" rel="nofollow">John Muir Wilderness</a>
<h2>Contact Info</h2>
For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.

A Whitney Portal campsite with picnic table and bear box, nestled between boulders and near a creek.

Whitney Portal Campground

WHITNEY PORTAL

Campsite at Whitney Portal campground located near a creek amongst boulders. The campsite offers a picnic table and bear box.

Whitney Portal

Located in the "Ravine" on the east side of the overflow parking lot at
Whitney Portal, all campsites are _walk-in_. Camping is not allowed in the
parking lot. Sites have flat tent pads and bear proof food lockers. Restrooms
are located at the parking lot. No water. One night stay limit.

<p>Located in the &quot;Ravine&quot; on the east side of the&nbsp;overflow&nbsp;parking lot&nbsp;at Whitney Portal, all campsites&nbsp;are <u>walk-in</u>.&nbsp;Camping is not allowed in the parking lot.&nbsp;Sites have flat tent pads and bear proof food lockers. Restrooms are located at the parking lot. No water.&nbsp;One night stay limit.</p>

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