Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $24 per night. Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground is a National Forest campground near Lone Pine, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Single Site: $24 per night
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
On site: Toilets and potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 8,312 ft
36.5868, -118.2391 in Inyo. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground?
No. Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground?
Camping at Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground costs Single Site: $24 per night.
Is there drinking water at Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground?
Yes, Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground?
Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground
Hot springs nearby
Nearest to Whitney Trailhead Walk in Campground, in straight-line miles: Jordan Hot Springs (hot spring, 25 miles), and Saline Valley Hot Springs (hot spring, 30 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Whitney Portal Campground - Sites
- 46
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $34 per night
Lone Pine Campground - Sites
- 28
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $34 per night
More campgrounds: camping near Lone Pine and campgrounds in Inyo.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01