Bureau of Land Management · California

Tuttle Creek Campground

Bureau of Land Management · California, United States · in Alabama Hills National Scenic Area

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Sites
83
Hookups
82 no hookups
Season
Year-round
Pets
Yes
Elevation
5,059 ft
Dark sky
Bortle class 1
Cell coverage
T-Mobile weak · AT&T weak · Verizon good (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
Lake
Alabama Hills
Nearest town
Lone Pine

About

Overview

$12.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open all year.

Tuttle Creek Campground offers 81 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available seasonally. Dump station fee is $12.00, no passes accepted, closed in winter. Closest amenities are 5 miles northeast in Lone Pine.

One group site is available for $35.00 per night. The group camping area is approximately the size of four sites combined, with six picnic tables and four fire pits. Tent camping will accommodate up to 15 people comfortably. RV and trailer space within the group site is limited to approximately four. Adjacent sites may be rented upon arrival. Please call for group site reservations (760) 872-5000.

Two horse corrals are available for $12.00 per night, including the associated site. Weed-free hay is required. Reservations accepted.

Camping for a period longer than 14 days at any one campground, not to exceed 28 days per calendar year for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds, is prohibited without the written permission from the Field Office Manager.

A California Campfire Permit is not required for fires within established fire rings in developed campgrounds. Seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. Please check the BLM’s website for information on current fire restrictions or call the Bishop Field Office at (760) 872-5000.

Off Highway Vehicle Regulations

Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules and regulations. The regulations are enforceable under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and violations are punishable with fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not longer than 12 months.

Within the campgrounds, all motor vehicles must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit. No motor vehicle shall exceed 15 mph within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals.

Emergency Information:

In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1

Inyo County Sheriff (760) 873-7887

Mono County Sheriff (760) 932-7549

Private Lands

Surrounding the BLM lands throughout the Bishop Field Office Resource Management Area is land owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power or private landowners. Please obey signs and stay on trails. Please respect the rights of private landowners and signs posted in these areas.

Weather, month by month

MonthTypical highTypical lowColdest nightHottest dayYears with a night below 32°F
January45°31°8°59°10 of 11
February45°33°14°58°8 of 11
March52°35°19°74°7 of 11
April61°44°28°75°2 of 11
May72°53°35°86°0 of 11
June86°66°44°95°0 of 11
July92°74°66°99°0 of 11
August88°71°60°96°0 of 11
September80°64°54°89°0 of 11
October70°53°27°82°1 of 10
November57°44°22°70°3 of 10
December47°34°3°63°8 of 10

Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.

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