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Where to Stay Near Whitney Portal. The night before your hike, you can either camp near Whitney Portal or stay at a hotel in Lone Pine. I recommend camping close to Whitney Portal since Lone Pine is only 3,700 feet above sea level, and Whitney Portal is above 8,000, which will help you acclimate.
Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground. Located in the "Ravine" on the east side of the overflow parking lot at Whitney Portal, all campsites are walk-in . Camping is not allowed in the parking lot. Sites have flat tent pads and bear proof food lockers. Restrooms are located at the parking lot. No water.
Sep 26, 2009 · If you cannot reserve a site in the Whitney Portal campground when you get your permit confirmation, there are 17 reservable sites at Onion Valley campground and 27 reservable sites at Lone Pine campground.
Reserve the entry trail and exit quota all in one reservation by selecting the permit type Overnight Exiting Mt Whitney. This permit allows you the option to hike to the summit and camp along the Mt. Whitney trail as you finish your trip.
Get the real mountain experience and stay in one of our luxury cabins within a short walking distance to the lifts. Or, during the Summer months, stay in a tent or tipi or bring your RV or personal tent to our Campground equipped with hot showers and bathroom facilities.
Sep 19, 2020 · Onion Valley is at around 9,000 feet. The campground has bear boxes, fire pits, and pit toilets. Plus there are a ton of day hikes around to get you used to the altitude. You can make a reservation for a site, but there are usually first come first serve sites available, sites are $20 a night.
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The 4-hour hike from the Whitney Portal Trailhead to Trail Camp includes stream crossings, bridges, a variety of alpine flowers in the summer, a potential side-hike to Lone Pine Lake, and a constant view of the extraordinary ridges and mountains that surround the trail.
