Within Inyo National Forest, Outpost Camp Dispersed sits at 10,400 feet elevation along the Mount Whitney trail system. This hike-in camping area requires an overnight permit for Mount Whitney, with permits distributed through a competitive lottery system that releases unclaimed permits in April. The dispersed site lies 3.8 miles from Whitney Portal Campground, positioning it as a lower-elevation alternative to Mount Whitney Trail Camp at 12,000 feet.
Campers set up tents directly on rocky terrain, making a quality sleeping pad essential for comfort. The site provides access to fishing and hiking trails within the wilderness area. Lone Pine Lake - Inyo Wilderness offers another backcountry option less than a mile away for those exploring the region's high-elevation camping opportunities.
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Map & DirectionsOutpost Camp Dispersed is located in California near Alabama Hills
Coordinates
36.57141131297927 N
118.25846813262856 W
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Access
- Hike-InBackcountry sites.
Features
DISPERSED CAMPING
Enjoy dispersed camping on government land and leave no trace. Pack in and pack out. No (or limited) services at this camping area. Permit may be required.
Drive Time
- 3 hrs 5 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 4 hrs 8 min from Visalia, CA
- 4 hrs 15 min from Hanford, CA
- 4 hrs 37 min from Fresno, CA
