Mt. Whitney Family Campground

State: Southern California

Address 1: 13 miles from Lone Pine.

Open: Seasonal

Number of Sites: 43

Elevation: 8,100

Free: No

Reservations: Yes - Check Recreation.gov for information

About: Part of the Whitney Portal Recreation area located 13 miles from the town of Lone Pine, California. Some sites may be reserved in advance, while others are available on a “first come first-come, first-served” basis. Firewood, fire grates, piped water, restrooms, accessible.

Usage: Heavy

Closest Towns: Lone Pine (CA)

Water: Yes

Restrictions: High bear activity; bear boxes are provided and must be used (box dimensions typically 18″x18″x50″)

Restrooms: Vault Toilet

Directions: Located on Whitney Portal Road, 12.5 miles west of the town of Lone Pine, California. From center of Lone Pine, turn west at the stoplight.