Reservations possible?
No
RV Hookups
No
Potable water
Yes
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Sandwiched between Whitney Portal Family Campground and Whitney Trailhead Campground, this campground is often overlooked. It has a slightly odd setup, as campsites are lined up along a small access road that is closed to vehicle traffic. However, the campground provides everything hikers need for basic accommodation. Being so close to the other campgrounds, it shares the same toilet facilities with Whitney Trailhead Campground. There are drinking water supplies and bear-proof food storage containers within the campground.

The campground can be easily accessed from the Whitney Portal overflow parking area, and it is a great backup campsite when all the other campgrounds are full. Hidden between trees, the campsites can get a little cold, but this isn't so much of an issue if hiking is the priority. This spot is a perfect place to get some quiet time before heading out on your hike the next morning. Note that the campground closes in winter.

Logistics + Planning

Preferable season(s)

Spring
Summer

Parking Pass

Not Required

Pros

Quiet. Accesible. Good availability.

Cons

No car camping.

Pets allowed

Allowed

Managed by

Recreation Resouce Management

Features

Flushing toilets
Potable water
Picnic tables
Covered picnic areas

Location

Nearby Lodging + Camping

Eastern Sierra + White Mountains Area, California
Eastern Sierra + White Mountains Area, California
Eastern Sierra + White Mountains Area, California

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