Campsite #42 at Whitney Portal Campground, CA

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Tent Site #42

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Walk-In 6 people
1 weak
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4/24
Campsite #42 Features: Walk-In access, Back-In parking, Fire ring w/ Grill, Food Storage Locker, Picnic Table, Tent Site, Pets Allowed

Campsite Reviews (11)

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@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.
@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.
@tonys1459059 · Camped on Aug 14, 2025 at Campsite #42
This reservation worked well despite the challenges of actually getting a permit in the face of much demand. A challenge is to indicate all the campsites where we might stay on a multi-day hike without having pre-planned all the sites and having those locations at hand.
@josephs9140090 · Camped on Jul 28, 2025 at Campsite #42
Very spacious campsite secluded from the main group of campsites. There was some cellphone reception.(Verizon)
@SarahB5025907 · Camped on Jul 18, 2025 at Campsite #42
Very clean.
@LindaP7575010 · Camped on Sep 9, 2024 at Campsite #42
Always wonderful being in the Sierra Nevada! Thanks for taking care of our precious land
@MikeM9721189 · Camped on Sep 27, 2023 at Campsite #42
Beautiful and well maintained campgrounds. The vault toilet was very clean every time I used it. All the folks who work there are friendly and helpful. The portal area is gorgeous, even the parking areas are something to look at. The trail up Whitney is well maintained as well. I could hear the creek at night and not much else, everyone was quiet and respectful. I will definitely go back next year. Thank you!
@LeighS31E06B74 · Camped on Aug 21, 2022 at Campsite #42
Great gentleman on the golf card that was super nice and helpful. spot was clean and perfect for our launch pad for Whitney.Thanks,LEigh + Beth
@JasonP8367262 · Camped on Sep 5, 2020 at Campsite #42
The fact that the campground was evacuated is the fault of no one. However, we were not at camp during the day and winded up being locked out with all our stuff inside. I made my reservation online. They had my contact information. I should have received a call, text or email to notify me of the evacuation before being locked out of the campground. Not likely to happen on many trips but I was disappointed with how it was handled.
@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Oct 5, 2019 at Campsite #42
Can't wait to go back!!
@FrederickC8E40 · Camped on Jul 15, 2019 at Campsite #42
Such an awesome campground. I loved being on Mount Whitney. I usually sleep with a white noise machine, but the rushing creek made a natural white noise machine! Great services at the Whitney Portal Store, too. I can't wait to go back again!

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