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Dog-Friendly Camping near Lone Pine, CA
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Dog-friendly camping near Lone Pine ranges from free dispersed sites in open rock formations to developed campgrounds with full hookups, giving tent campers and RV owners traveling with pets a solid range of options. Several pet-friendly campgrounds cluster near Lone Pine, providing options for tent campers and RV owners traveling with dogs. Whitney Portal Campground accepts pets on-leash and provides drinking water, firewood, and reservable sites with access to market facilities. Campers with pets note that Alabama Hills feels like an adult playground with rock formations ideal for hiking and climbing with dogs. Tuttle Creek Campground offers spacious sites with pets allowed, vault toilets, and trash disposal for $8 per night. Boulder Creek RV Resort provides full hookups and amenities for RVers traveling with pets, including water, electric, sewer connections, and shower facilities.
Dog owners benefit from proximity to multiple hiking trails in the Eastern Sierra, with the Whitney Portal area offering access to the National Recreation Trail and Lone Pine Lake trails where pets are permitted for day hikes. Reviews indicate bears frequent the Whitney Portal area, so proper food storage is essential when camping with pets. The town of Lone Pine sits minutes away from most campgrounds, providing pet owners with restaurants, grocery stores, and supplies including firewood and camping gear. Trail access varies seasonally, with Whitney Portal typically open from April to October. Temperature considerations are important when camping with pets in the area, as summer days can be extremely hot in Alabama Hills with limited shade, while Whitney Portal's 8,600-foot elevation brings cooler temperatures and occasional snow flurries in spring.
Best Dog-Friendly Campgrounds near Lone Pine (105)
1. Alabama Hills Recreation Area
"Pull off the road right up the hill from Lone Pine. Great place to camp at the end of a long drive. Wake up to breakfast in Lone Pine at the Alabama Hills Cafe (yum!)"
"Travel west on Whitney Portal Rd from Lone Pine, then turn right onto Movie Rd. Dispersed campsites are plentiful and easily accessible along Movie Rd. Hardest challenge is choosing a spot!"
2. Tuttle Creek Campground — Alabama Hills
"Right in the middle of many trails and sites to see, not to mention a quick skip away from Lone Pine."
"No service here, no store or place to buy firewood at the campground but you’re a stones throw away from Lone Pine a Western town nearby for fishing, food and any other camping needs."
Check Availabilityfrom $10 / night
3. Whitney Portal
"We parked our rig and looked around and were speechless. Whitney Creek runs through the campground, and the Sierra Nevada mountains rise up all around it."
"Great access to Mt Whitney trailhead. Hiked to Lone Pine Lake with my pup (no permits needed and dogs allowed up to here). Lots of snow, spikes were handy."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $95 / night
4. Boulder Creek RV Resort
"Awesome RV park and amenities if you're going to be in Lone Pine for a while."
"Just thought this might be useful information for those coming out of the BLM areas close to Lone Pine. Other than that we drove through the park and it looked really nice."
Check Availabilityfrom $38 - $75 / night
5. Lone Pine
"While visiting Alabama Hills Recreation Area (AHRA) we made Lone Pine on our next stop for our second campsite and to relax for my 44th birthday 🎂 Since the terrain is a little different it was a nice"
"I took a chance and drove to the Lone Pine Campground just below Mt. Whitney on Memorial Day weekend of 2017."
Check AvailabilityCampground full next weekend
Get a text when availablefrom $34 - $81 / night
6. Diaz Lake Campground
"This is a small lake and they limit the number of motorboats to 25, which is about 20 too many in my estimation. "
"This is a great driving reprieve from traveling along the 395! A lovely little lake surrounded by giant oak trees that offer lots of nice shade to spend time resting."
48 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $14 - $35 / night
7. Portuguese Joe Campground
"Last minute decision to camp near Lone Pine. The site has a machine that takes cards now - super convenient. The breeze helped cool the temperature quickly, and the creek sounds great!"
"Road is extremely easy to drive in on. 2 min away from Lone Pine but it's very peaceful and no city lights to effect the stars at night. They also have fire rings and picnic tables at every site."
11 Sites AvailableAvailable next weekend
from $14 / night
8. Alabama Hills Side Trail Dispersed Campsite
"Take Hwy 395 to Lone Pine. Turn west at the stoplight onto Whitney Portal Road, drive 2.5 miles to Movie Road, turn right."
"walk less than 100 yards and go climbing."
9. Alabama Hills on Movie Flat Road
"This is my third or fourth time camping in the Alabama Hills area, this time I had no cell reception at my campsite, but could walk to get some of the road."
10. Whitney Family Campground
"Great location with toilets and running water mixed in with cabins which made it interesting love the creek that runs through the campground"
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- 2 hrs 37 min from Bakersfield, CA
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- 3 hrs 47 min from Hanford, CA
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Dog-Friendly Camping Reviews near Lone Pine, CA
929 Reviews of 105 Lone Pine Campgrounds
- JJildert S.
GuideThree Rivers Hideaway
Great place. Friendly staff. Wanted to extend my stay with 1 more night, had to move my rv due to scheduled maintenance. Got a sight upgrade from half to full connected and the extra night was free!!
- SSophia P.Traveler
Forest Road 14S11 North Camp
Beautiful dispersed spot
Super close to the park entrance easy to get to lots of spots too
- AAbby S.Guide
Taboose Creek Campground
Nice little campground. Some spots are a bit close together but there were only a few other campers when we stayed. Big enough for small RVs. Drinking water available. All sites right along the creek. Nice and quiet.
- AAbby S.Guide
Goodale Creek Campground
10/26/2026 this campground was closed due to a fire that had gone through the area. None of the signs leading up to it were marked closed but was totally gated up and looked rough.
- SSteve S.
ScoutConvict Flat Campground
It's nice enough and it's free..
- AAbby S.Guide
Minietta Road
Great spot with epic views. Quiet besides the occasional vehicle on the road before the turn off. Stayed in the first spot but saw a few other rigs farther back. Lovely place.
Jules D.GuideAlabama Hills Dispersed Camping #2
My favorite spot at Alabama Hills. Very low traffic. There are only three campsites on this dead end road. It looks like 4 from Google Maps, but they are rehabbing one area. Most of the stuff people want to see at Alabama Hills is over a mile away. There Is a lot of broken glass and dog poo in the site. I stayed in site #2. It is huge. 3 has nice view; 4 is practically private-but very unlevel. The mountains are gorgeous. I will definitely camp here again.
- aashlyn M.Scout
Forest Road 14S11 North Camp
Paved forest service road with many sites along the road. We found a pull through site big enough for our 43ft fifth wheel.
Guide to Lone Pine
Lone Pine sits at the base of the Sierra Nevada mountain range at an elevation of 3,727 feet, where the arid Owens Valley meets the dramatic eastern slopes of Mount Whitney. The area experiences extreme temperature variations with summer highs often exceeding 100°F while winter nights can drop below freezing. Dispersed camping options near Lone Pine range from established campgrounds with amenities to primitive sites with no facilities but spectacular mountain views.
What to do
Hike Mount Whitney trails: The highest peak in the contiguous United States is accessible from Whitney Portal, with multiple camping options along the trail. "We recently backpacked to the summit of MT Whitney. On the way to the summit there are several options for overnight camping. Lone Pine Lake is your first option, about 2.8 miles from the trailhead at Whitney Portal," shares Amanda B.
Explore movie filming locations: The Alabama Hills area has been featured in numerous films. At Alabama Hills Recreation Area, you can camp among iconic rock formations. "There is a reason tons of movies have been filmed here, because it's like you are on another planet. The landscape is like no other and the views are amazing," notes Kristil C. Movie Road is especially popular, as Michael H. points out: "Famous movie locations."
Fishing opportunities: Several campgrounds offer fishing access in season. At Whitney Portal, one camper recalls, "When my brothers and I were little, we went to Whitney Portal every summer to camp and fish. My father used to get us all set up with hooks and poles early in the morning, just at the perfect time to meet the stock truck."
What campers like
Mountain views from camp: The Sierra Nevada backdrop creates a dramatic setting. At Tuttle Creek Campground, campers appreciate the scenery: "Amazing First Come First Serve campground. Amazing views of the Eastern Sierras including Lone Pine Peak. Town is a 10min drive in case you forgot something at home," says Malinda K.
Affordable camping options: Many sites offer inexpensive or free camping. Mack S. notes of Tuttle Creek: "For only $8 you get picnic table, fire pit, vault toilet, and access to water and waste dumping. And view of Eastern Sierra that has been seen in movies such as Iron Man."
Creek access and sounds: Several campgrounds feature streams running through them. At Portagee Joe Campground, "There's a pretty little stream that splits the campground that gives off soothing sounds," according to Berton M. Another camper adds, "The little stream is great for cooling off."
What you should know
Limited facilities at dispersed sites: The most scenic locations often lack amenities. Amanda P. explains about Alabama Hills: "Great dispersed camping among the rock formations in the Alabama Hills. No facilities but no fee - a great area to visit!"
Weather challenges: Extreme temperatures and winds affect camping comfort. Jenna K. warns about Alabama Hills: "The wind picks up in the afternoon so the tent was put to the test. We wrapped our sleeping bags up so the dust wouldn't accumulate on/inside them."
Reservation requirements vary: Some campgrounds require advance planning while others are first-come, first-served. At Lone Pine Campground, Cade H. advises: "Be doubly sure to book your campground ahead of time as I doubt there will be any sites if you show up after 3 or 4 without a reservation."
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