USDA Forest Service · California
Lone Pine
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Sites
- 28
- Hookups
- 25 no hookups
- Season
- April 17 to October 24
- Max RV length
- 40 ft
- Group sites
- Yes
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Pets
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,869 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- AT&T weak · Verizon weak · T-Mobile none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- LONE PINE CG (NFSR 15S03) · asphalt · high degree of user comfort
- Lake
- Inyo National Forest
- Nearest town
- LONE PINE
- Address
- INYO NATIONAL FOREST, LONE PINE, CA, 93545
- Phone
- 760-937-6070
- Activities
- Biking, Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Picnicking, Wildlife Viewing
28 numbered sites are mapped one by one - open the site map to pick yours.
About
Overview
Lone Pine Campground is located near the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States, offering unparalleled views of the mountain and surrounding peaks of the Sierra Nevada Mountains.
An abundance of fishing and hiking opportunities can be found both in and around Lone Pine.
Recreation
Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal area. Trails lead to the John Muir Wilderness, including Mt. Whitney, and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The Mt. Whitney trailhead is just 7 miles away.
The less challenging National Recreation Trail connects Lone Pine Campground to Whitney Portal and its picnic area and fishing pond.
The eastern Sierras are also known for exceptional trout fishing, and anglers can access Lone Pine Creek and a nearby pond.
Facilities
Lone Pine is especially popular for RV camping. There are also a few tent-only sites and one tent-only group site that can accommodate up to 15 guests. Campsites are arranged around a single loop and have little to no shade or privacy due to the desert landscape.
Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and showers are located 8 miles west of the campground at the Portal Store.
Natural Features
The campground is nestled in sagebrush alongside Lone Pine Creek. At an elevation of 6,000 feet, the location offers clear views of surrounding granite peaks. Desert wildflowers add brilliant colors to the landscape in spring.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. This campground is especially prone to bear activity.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102.
Nearby Attractions
Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails. Mt. Whitney is within the wilderness area and entry is available by lottery for experienced hikers.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 44° | 30° | 11° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 44° | 30° | 11° | 56° | 9 of 11 |
| March | 48° | 33° | 15° | 72° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 56° | 39° | 23° | 70° | 6 of 11 |
| May | 67° | 48° | 28° | 82° | 1 of 11 |
| June | 82° | 62° | 37° | 91° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 88° | 69° | 61° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 84° | 67° | 58° | 92° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 76° | 60° | 49° | 85° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 67° | 50° | 23° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 57° | 43° | 20° | 70° | 3 of 10 |
| December | 46° | 34° | 4° | 61° | 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.
Nearby campgrounds
- Whitney Portal · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 47 sites
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Tuttle Creek Campground · Bureau of Land Management · 4 mi · 83 sites
- Portuguese Joe Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 6 mi · 20 sites
- Diaz Lake Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 7 mi · 100 sites
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