$34
Whitney Portal
Closed for the season
Total sites: 29
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
7,935 ft
56°F
39°F
39°F
no signal
Inyo National Forest › Mt. Whitney Ranger District › California
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Whitney Portal Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Whitney Portal Campground is located in the Mt. Whitney Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (3 hrs 47 min northeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 7,935 feet. There are a total of 29 campsites including 16 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to the end of October. 13 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 18 and 35 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring with grill. Fees range from $32.00 to $93.00. Some amenities include restroom. Activities include hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (329)
4.8 out of 5
| 5 star | 81% | |
| 4 star | 9% | |
| 3 star | 3% | |
| 2 star | 1% | |
| 1 star | 1% |
@erink2180723 · Camped on Oct 25, 2025 at Campsite #42
Gorgeous site tucked in a grove of tall pine trees and surrounded by large boulders. Incredibly peaceful listening to the wind through the trees and the nearby stream.
@MichaelB697476 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025
These are the campgrounds that the legends are made from.
@MatthewW543034 · Camped on Oct 8, 2025 at Campsite #3
Scenic and peaceful!
@DanielN6100178 · Camped on Oct 5, 2025 at Campsite #42
Beautiful. Shoot for the overnight permit and hike during daylight hours to get the best views. I have done both single day and overnight but didn't realize how much I missed while navigating with a headlamp (obviously). It was also a full moon this time round so the night at Trail Camp was something to behold.
@AmieG9B1EAA401 · Camped on Oct 3, 2025
Great campground, clean bathrooms and well maintained campsites. #20 is spacious fitting 3 tents. Its close to the bathrooms with a short walk uphill. Very shaded area. You can hear the creek. It is closer to the road but the road noise was not bothersome.
@AaronM4160322 · Camped on Sep 29, 2025 at Campsite #7
Great campsite with clean bathroom facilities and minimal noise. My only gripe is the choking smoke coming off of some fellow camper's bonfires. It was like camping in near a wildfire. I highly suggest camping higher up the valley, as the smoke tends to settle downwards.
@ZachR5146166 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025 at Campsite #37
Beautiful area and the grounds are well taken care of. Extremely convenient to Whitney trail.
@NataliaSC6CB93 · Camped on Sep 28, 2025
It's a majestic place, and the camp never disappoints.
@JoshB6153063 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #1
Beautiful campground!
@IjazSA75FFB1D1 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025
Great camping site with access to bathrooms and water. Site 20 was a good size and the picnic bench and fire pit are really convenient
@AlexK6122480 · Camped on Sep 26, 2025
Amazing place. A must visit place
@BeverlyW554716 · Camped on Sep 24, 2025
Love this campground. The hosts were so friendly and helpful. Wash room facilities always clean, sites always picked up. There is fishing in the brook that runs through camp. Great trails!
@JohannesK387EC · Camped on Sep 23, 2025 at Campsite #9
great location for hiking or just to stay a night in the mountain range
@LoriR3532590 · Camped on Sep 21, 2025
Awesome campsite!
@RaymondE5083A7 · Camped on Sep 18, 2025
Absolutely love this campground. My favorite sites are 14 & 15 right next to the creek. Bob and his wife, sorry I forgot her name, do an outstanding job as Hosts. The campground is always tidy with clean restrooms.
@RonaldM7208164 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025
Campsite very clean, camp hosts very nice and knowledgeable and great vibe around the portal
@JonathanG61769 · Camped on Sep 15, 2025
A perfect place to acclimatize and rest before our summit of Mt. Whitney. Very clean campsite and helpful host.
@QingmuD48F1F3E · Camped on Sep 12, 2025 at Campsite #15
Convenient, clean, peaceful and beautiful campground. Right next to creek. Perfect staging ground for Mt Whitney Summit Day hike
@MichaelS838841 · Camped on Sep 11, 2025
Beautiful campsite with many activities near by.
@MingweiX6284FD · Camped on Sep 10, 2025
Very good experience staying at Whitney Portal before the Mt Whitney trail hike. Beautiful scenery, clean bathrooms. Didnt see any bear throughout the stay. Close enough to the town.
@TaylorG4E4E375 · Camped on Sep 10, 2025 at Campsite #41
Beautiful campground! Facilities were very clean. Picnic tables and fire pits at the campsites were great.
@boydz76DF4C230 · Camped on Sep 8, 2025 at Campsite #25
The camp host is always super helpful. The spots are plenty big and close to the restrooms. Beautiful location.
@TaeJ3041EB742D · Camped on Sep 3, 2025 at Campsite #40
Beautiful and campground is cleanedVery quite we just enjoyed nature
@ByronT0B270FB3 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025
Great experience at Whitney portal campground. Campos were welcoming, knowledgeable, and kept all facilities in great shape. Cleanest pit toilets Ive ever been in! If you are planning on launching to Whitney or another track from Whitney portal trailhead, definitely try to stay at Whitney portal campground.
@JosueM6A4FDE86 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025 at Campsite #39
Everything was great except I wouldnt recommend this site. You basically have to park your car and walk down to your site. Not a huge fan of that. Other than that it was a beautiful stay
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