Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground
Closed — Closed for winter. Whitney Portal Road typically closes in November and reopens in May depending on snow conditions. The campground operates seasonally when the road is open.
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
Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground, also known simply as Ravine Campground, is situated on the east side of the overflow parking area at Whitney Portal, approximately 12 miles west of Lone Pine via Whitney Portal Road. This walk-in campground caters specifically to hikers preparing for or returning from treks to Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous United States, as well as other destinations in the John Muir Wilderness. All campsites are walk-in only with camping prohibited in the parking lot itself. Each site includes a flat tent pad and bear-proof food storage locker, essential given the active bear presence in this area. Restrooms and water are located at the adjacent parking lot. The campground enforces a strict one-night stay limit to accommodate the high volume of hikers during the season. Whitney Portal Road typically closes for winter, usually from November through April or May depending on snow conditions, making the campground inaccessible during those months. During the operating season, visitors should be prepared for high-elevation conditions and heavy usage, particularly on weekends and during peak summer months.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, turn west at the stoplight onto Whitney Portal Road. Drive approximately 12 miles to Whitney Portal. Park in the overflow parking lot; campsites are walk-in from there.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $22 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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