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Lone Pine
6 mi west of Lone Pine, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 4G · T-Mobile 5G
About Lone Pine
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. 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. Lone Pine is especially popular for RV camping. There are also a few tent-only sites and…
- Fees: Standard sites $37.00 per night. Group site $80.00 per night.
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi west of Lone Pine, CA · 36.59761, -118.18481
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: May–Jun & Sep–Oct (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Dec–Feb.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Whitney Portal Nrt | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.2 mi |
| FR 15S102 | ATV road | 0.2 mi | 0.9 mi |
| FR 15S103 | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.7 mi |
| Meysan Lakes | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 5.1 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 4 mi
Water fill-up: 4 mi
Camps nearby
- Whitney Portal 2.5 mi
- Ravine Campground 3 mi
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground 3.1 mi
- Tuttle Creek Campground 4 mi
- Outpost Camp 4.5 mi
- Trail Camp 5.7 mi