Whitney Portal
Closed — Closed for the winter. Typically operates late May through mid-October, depending on snow conditions. Whitney Portal Road is subject to seasonal closure.
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
Whitney Portal Campground occupies a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains at 8,000 feet elevation, situated in a thick pine forest at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States. The campground serves as a popular home base for hikers accessing the Mt. Whitney Trail, Meysan Lake Trail, and other routes into the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park, with trailheads located just 0.5 miles away. The facility offers 43 single campsites arranged on either side of Whitney Creek, with a mix of reservable sites and first-come, first-served options. Some sites can accommodate parking up to 35 feet long. Each site includes a picnic table, fire grate, and bear-proof food storage locker. The campground is especially prone to bear activity, and all food and scented items must be stored in the provided lockers. Campers enjoy striking views of surrounding granite peaks and access to numerous recreational opportunities including hiking, fishing in nearby lakes and streams, and picnicking. The area is home to abundant wildlife including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika, and various species of fish and birds. The campground provides piped drinking water from a hand pump and vault toilets.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, turn west at the stoplight onto Whitney Portal Road and travel 12.5 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| 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 - $95 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-2400 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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