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Inyo National Forest › Mt. Whitney Ranger District › California
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Campsite #39 at Whitney Portal Campground, CA
$34
Tent Site #39
| Walk-In | 6 people |
| 2 | good |
8/21
9/1
Campsite #39 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed
Campsite Reviews (11)
3.0 out of 5
| 5 star | | 91% |
| 4 star | | 0% |
| 3 star | | 9% |
| 2 star | | 0% |
| 1 star | | 0% |
@LarryL7664136 · Camped on Aug 19, 2025 at Campsite #39
The campsite we reserved (#39) was not really the best for us, as there was a steep dropoff from the campground road to the camp spot, making hauling a 50# ice chest down to the bear box a little treacherous. Otherwise it didn't seem like a bad spot. We ended up not staying there because--despite having a valid reservation at that site, for that night--someone else's name was on the campsite card on the post for that night. Guessing it was a clerical error, but I didn't want to deal with the thought of someone else coming in late at night expecting that spot. Since we were sleeping in the van anyway, and just really needed a place to park and secure our food without picking our way down a steep trail in the dark, we just moved on.
@TaylorCBD260E0 · Camped on Aug 5, 2025 at Campsite #39
Stayed at site 39 on the edge of the campground and it was wonderful. You have to walk your things into the site since it's down the hill a bit, but the ambiance makes it worth it. Highly recommend this campground especially for the night before hiking.
@JimH4011279 · Camped on Jun 16, 2025 at Campsite #39
The hosts at the Whitney Portal campground were very friendly and helpful. We really appreciated their welcoming attitude.
@CoryL9682050 · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #39
Good campsite. We had a campsite with a steep incline up and down about 20 feet would not get again due to hassle. However the views were great and it had a lot of privacy. Went for a dunk in the river.
@SaulR637C3698A · Camped on May 25, 2024 at Campsite #39
Site 39 was great! Very secluded, but be prepared to carry all of your supplies down a 20 hill and to hike up each time you need to use the restroom. Parking space is up the hill across the street from your camping space.
@AndrewE146F687 · Camped on Sep 24, 2023 at Campsite #39
Excellent
@StevenZ8105041 · Camped on Jun 26, 2023 at Campsite #39
Campsite 39 is the best campsite!
@garyc826 · Camped on Oct 9, 2021 at Campsite #39
Excellent Visit, with Great Campground and Host
@RogerM431 · Camped on Oct 1, 2021 at Campsite #39
If your hiking Whitney, get there a day or two early. You'll acclimate better and it will give you time to hike around the entire portal area. Scenery everywhere you look.
Early Oct was great. Perfect weather.
Early Oct was great. Perfect weather.
@AlicjaB601 · Camped on Jul 11, 2021 at Campsite #39
Wonderful campground in high Sierras. Will definitely return.
@DamianT302 · Camped on Jun 17, 2021 at Campsite #39
We loved it.
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