Tuttle Creek Campground
Federal campground in Alabama Hills
Location: Lone Pine, CA, CA
Price: From $10 per night
Rating: 4.7 out of 5 (59 reviews)
Season: May through October
Tuttle Creek Campground offers 83 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. Potable water is available seasonally.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): strong signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas. Best carrier: T-Mobile. Verizon 4G: 100%. AT&T 4G: 100%. T-Mobile 4G: 100%.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Drinking Water, Dump Station
Availability alerts: Set a free cancellation alert at camperwatch.org/campground/tuttle-creek-campground to be notified when sites open up.
Tuttle Creek Campground offers stunning views in the Alabama Hills with peaceful, wide-open camping. Campers consistently praise the beautiful rock formations and serene atmosphere across 4.6/5 stars from 326 reviews.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Bat, Costa's Hummingbird, American Kestrel, Greater Roadrunner, Black Vulture, Great Basin Gopher Snake, Great Basin Skink, and camaleón del desierto documented in the area.
Insider tips for Tuttle Creek Campground: Book early — this is a federal campground with no reservations system and high demand. Dump station available for $12 fee (no passes accepted). Group site available for $35/night if camping with larger party.
Skip Tuttle Creek Campground if: Seeking hookups — no hookups at most sites.. Visiting November-April — campground closed in winter; potable water unavailable off-season.. Need amenities nearby — closest services 5 miles northeast in Lone Pine..
Best time to visit Tuttle Creek Campground: May-October — Campground operates seasonally May through October; potable water available seasonally during this period.. Spring or Fall — Verified camper feedback: perfect temperatures in spring or fall; hot in summer, cold in winter..
Nearby campgrounds: Lone Pine (LONE PINE, CA), Diaz Lake Campground (LONE PINE, CA), Whitney Portal (LONE PINE, CA), Grays Meadows (Independence, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Tuttle Creek Campground
Cell signal at Tuttle Creek Campground (Lone Pine, CA): strong overall signal based on FCC broadband data. Best carrier: T-Mobile.
- Verizon 4G LTE: 100% coverage
- AT&T 4G LTE: 100% coverage · AT&T 5G: 100%
- T-Mobile 4G LTE: 100% coverage · T-Mobile 5G: 100%
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.
Tuttle Creek Campground offers 83 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. Potable water is available seasonally.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early
this is a federal campground with no reservations system and high demand.
Dump station available for $12 fee (no passes accepted).
Group site available for $35/night if camping with larger party.
Campground operates seasonally May through October; potable water available seasonally during this period.
Verified camper feedback: perfect temperatures in spring or fall; hot in summer, cold in winter.
Things to do nearby
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LiveCell signal
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 395, drive 3.5 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, then 1.5 miles south on Horseshow Meadow Road, follow signs to the campground.
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#community · posts, photos & Q&A · AI-moderated (Claude Vision)Pro tips
- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Alabama Hills fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Alabama Hills before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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