Lone Pine

INYO NATIONAL FOREST
LONE PINE, CA 93545

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.

Camp site features

Across 28 camp sites:

Pets allowed: all 28 sites
Group sites: 1 of 28 sites
Longest RV: 50 ft
Largest party: 15 people
Equipment: RV, Tent, Trailer

Services within 25 miles · OpenStreetMap

Nearest dump station: 4.0 mi

Nearest water fill: 24.4 mi

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.

Stay Limit

Check in from 2 PM, check out by 11 AM.

Reviews

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Tonya P

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Reviewed 14 days ago

Spectacular view of Mount Whitney from our campsite, clean campsite. Clean vault toilets. Easy access to water faucet near campsite. Quiet and peaceful. Site #8 is fairly exposed so no shade, but makes for excellent star gazing at night.

Kris K

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Reviewed 15 days ago

Great foothills location, close to town for cell service and close to Whitney Portal TH. Campsite was large and flat, accommodating my 9x17’ tent footprint. Bathrooms well maintained.

Kyler F

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 16 days ago

Great little campground, my family and I really enjoyed our time here. The views of Mt. Whitney and the Eastern Sierra are great! Was able to get my 36’ fifth wheel in here but I wouldn’t suggest bringing anything larger than that as it is pretty tight to maneuver around.

Alice H

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Reviewed 19 days ago

Beautiful area for a campground. Most of the sites are quite private and the pit toilets are clean. The only issue we had was an inability to level our sprinter van in the site we had reserved. Fortunately, the campground was not full that night so the camp hosts graciously allowed us to switch to an unoccupied site where we had no problem leveling.

Paul S

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed 20 days ago

The CG sites are nicely designed with trees and vegetation between neighboring sites and with large bear proof storage lockers. The toilet facilities are kept very clean and convenient potable water sources about the campground.

Irina M

Loop:Pine

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Reviewed a month ago

the gorgeous place

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