Lone Pine

US Forest Service · California

Lone Pine in California. Ringed marker is this site; the other dots are the 1330 public campsites we map in California.

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.

What we know about it

Managed by: US Forest Service
Fee: $34/night
Booking: Reservation required
Dogs: Allowed on a leash (USFS policy)
Site type: RV & Tent Campground
Suits an RV: Yes
Number of sites: 215
Listed facilities: drinking water (as published by the agency)
Phone: 760-937-6070
Coordinates: 36.59761, -118.18481

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Source: Recreation.gov, dated 2026-03-24, fetched 2026-09-07. Official listing.

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