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WHITNEY PORTAL (CA), INYO NF - FS, CA

Description

Whitney Portal is located in the eastern Sierra, 13 miles west of Lone Pine, CA. This campground is adjacent to Whitney Creek. Roads are paved. Restrooms are provided. Firewood is available for sale. Small store with showers nearby. Popular activities include hiking and fishing. Whitney Portal is 1/2 mile from Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake, National Recreation trailheads.

Services & Amenities:

Within Facility
  • Firewood
  • Restroom
  • Water Drinking
Within 10 Miles
  • Trailhead

Alerts and Important Information

Reservations must be made at least 5 days in advance. A Mt. Whitney hiking permit required if you are going to hike the trail. High bear activity; bear boxes will be provided and supplies must fit the size of the bear box- 18" high, 18" deep, and 50" long. Each site must comply with this or there will be a fine up to $150. No RV dump station. No filling of holding tanks from water hydrants. No refunds are given for bad weather. No motorhomes, trailers, buses, or campers are allowed in the parking lot. If people have these conveniences they must reserve a family unit. Customer must check in with host upon arrival. Check in with host upon arrival. Pets must be leashed. Maximum of 2 vehicles per site. A fee of $7 for extra vehicles will be collected at the campground.

Getting There:

Whitney Portal (CA)
INYO NATIONAL FOREST
Lone Pine CA

GPS Info. (Latitude, Longitude):
36.59222, -118.21889

Whitney Portal is 13 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road.

Phone Park for More Information:

Information: (760)937-6070
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