Lone Pine
Inyo National Forest — fishing, hiking
Location: LONE PINE, CA, CA
Price: From $34 per night
Price range: $34–$81 per night
Rating: 4.4 out of 5 (217 reviews)
Season: May through October
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.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): moderate signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: Verizon. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 0%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Showers, Fishing, Firewood for Sale
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Located at the base of Mt. Whitney with unparalleled views of the highest peak in the continental United States and the Sierra Nevada Mountains. Offers abundant fishing and hiking opportunities including access to the John Muir Wilderness.
Wildlife alert: Sierra Nevada Bighorn Sheep, Panamint Rattlesnake, Great Basin Gopher Snake, and Greater Roadrunner present in the area
Insider tips for Lone Pine: Book early as this is a federal campground with high demand Site #4 is suitable for multiple tents with good views Less windy than nearby Tuttle Creek or Alabama Hills campgrounds A small stream runs through the campground providing white noise
Skip Lone Pine if: You have a large RV over 30 feet - only one or two sites can accommodate larger rigs. You need RV hookups - no hookups available at most sites. You require year-round camping - seasonal operations only May through October.
Best time to visit Lone Pine: May through October — Campground operates seasonally during these months only.
Nearby campgrounds: Whitney Portal (LONE PINE, CA), Tuttle Creek Campground (Lone Pine, CA), Diaz Lake Campground (LONE PINE, CA), Grays Meadows (Independence, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Lone Pine
Cell signal at Lone Pine (LONE PINE, CA): moderate overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: Verizon.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
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.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early as this is a federal campground with high demand
Site #4 is suitable for multiple tents with good views
Less windy than nearby Tuttle Creek or Alabama Hills campgrounds
A small stream runs through the campground providing white noise
Campground operates seasonally during these months only
Things to do nearby
RIDB /activities /recareas + intelConditions today
LiveCell signal
FCC BDC · quarterly datasetFCC maps are theoretical — camper reports confirm signal. Best carrier: Verizon.
Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
From U.S. Highway 395 in California, travel to the town of Lone Pine. The campground is 6 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road.
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Inyo National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Inyo National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
- Bear country — store all food in bear boxes or locked vehicle at all times.
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