Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground
Reported closed. Checked 2026-08-05. Confirm with the agency before you drive out.
The numbers that decide it
Recreation.gov publishes no site-level detail for this campground, so we cannot say what length of rig it takes. Call the managing office before committing to it in a large vehicle.
Site-level RV detail confirmed against Recreation.gov. Where a field says "not published," the agency has not published it — it does not mean zero.
Recreation.govChecked 2026-08-05
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Official Forest Service pageMt. 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. One night stay limit.
Before you go
Reservations
Reservations accepted
Fees
$22.00 per night.
Restrictions
One night stay limit. • Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36")
Make it a night on a better road
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