Sitting at the base of the Mt. Whitney Trail in Inyo National Forest, this established campground runs from May through October under US Forest Service management. It sits close to both Whitney Portal and the Mt. Whitney trailhead, making it a common staging point for hikers preparing for an early summit start. Campers should book well in advance, as demand for sites near the Whitney corridor runs high throughout the summer season.
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Map & DirectionsMt. Whitney Trailhead Campground is located in California near Alabama Hills
Public CampgroundDirections
In Lone Pine, CA, at intersection of US Rt. 395 and Whitney Portal Rd, take Whitney Portal Rd west and go 12.4 miles to campground.
Coordinates
36.58688168 N
118.23934118 W
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Drive Time
- 3 hrs 5 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 4 hrs 7 min from Visalia, CA
- 4 hrs 15 min from Hanford, CA
- 4 hrs 37 min from Fresno, CA
