Lone Pine
Closed — Open year-round on a first-come, first-served basis. Currently operating under winter conditions with no fee, no potable water, and no trash removal. Full amenities and fee collection typically resume in late April through mid-October.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
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. Situated at 5,800 feet elevation along Lone Pine Creek, the campground provides a scenic base for exploring the eastern Sierra. The campground features 42 single sites, 1 double site, and 1 walk-in group site, with some sites accommodating RVs up to 40 feet. The Whitney Portal National Recreation Trail begins at the west end of the campground, connecting to Whitney Portal and its picnic area and fishing pond. The Mt. Whitney trailhead is just 7 miles away, and trails provide access to the John Muir Wilderness, Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The area is also known for exceptional trout fishing in Lone Pine Creek and nearby ponds. The Alabama Hills, famous for their movie history, are nearby for exploration. The campground is nestled in sagebrush with clear views of surrounding granite peaks. Desert wildflowers add brilliant colors to the landscape in spring. Wildlife is abundant, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika, and many species of fish and birds. This is an active bear area, and bear-proof lockers are provided at each site and must be used for all food and scented items.
Directions
Located on Whitney Portal Road, six miles west of the town of Lone Pine, California. From U.S. Highway 395 in Lone Pine, travel west on Whitney Portal Road for 6 miles.
Nearby Campgrounds
- Whitney Portal 2.6mi
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground 3.1mi
- Tuttle Creek Campground 3.9mi
- Portuguese Joe Campground 5.2mi
- Diaz Lake Campground 7.6mi
- Horseshoe Meadows Horse Camp 9.7mi
- Cottonwood Lakes Walk-in Campground 10mi
- Cottonwood Pass Walk-in Campground 10mi
- Independence Creek Campground 14mi
Location
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $34 - $81 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 876-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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