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May 1, 2024 · 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.
Mar 20, 2015 · The one-night-only Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground is your basecamp before you venture deeper into the wilderness. This walk-in campground is buzzing with backpackers in the summer months hoping to make it to the top of the seriously majestic Mt. Whitney. But let’s be real… this trailhead campground ain’t so bad itself.
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Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground Basics; Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground Location: Whitney Portal Road, 13 miles west of Lone Pine on Highway 395: Elevation: 8,000 feet: Mileage from major cities: 221 miles north of Los Angeles From Bakersfield - 181 miles : Number of Campsites: 25: Open - Closed: Mid-May through late October, depending on ...
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From Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA, travel west on Whitney Portal Road. The Mt. Whitney trailhead is located approximately 13 miles from Lone Pine on the north side of the road. Limited parking is available at the trailhead. Please carpool.
Length 21.2 miElevation gain 6,663 ftRoute type Out & back. Proceed cautiously on this 21.2-mile out-and-back trail near Lone Pine, California. Generally considered a highly challenging route, it should only be attempted by experienced adventurers. This is a very popular area for backpacking, camping, and hiking, so you'll likely encounter ...
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- Lone Pine, California, United States
Here's the trailhead GPS address: Mt. Whitney Trailhead, Whitney Portal, CA, 93545, USA. If you're arriving at Whitney Portal for the first time, early in the morning, finding the right place to park and trailhead can be your first challenge.
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If you are coming from the North on Highway 395 you could use the Onion Valley area at 9,200 feet, or even further to the north, is the North Lake parking area out of Bishop at 9,500 feet. Campers, Motor Homes, Travel Trailers and other types of specialty overnight setups are not allowed in the Portal parking area.
