Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #01 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #03 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Entrance to mountain top setting site #05, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #05 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #07 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #08 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #08 featuring food storage and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #08 featuring fire pit and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #09 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #09, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Parking space and entrance to site #10, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #10 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #11 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #11, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #13 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #13, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Parking. space and entrance to site #15, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #15 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #17 featuring mountain top setting with picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #17, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #19 featuring mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #19, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #21 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area with fire pit.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #23 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area with fire pit.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #25 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area with fire pit.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #27 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area with fire pit.

Parking space and entrance to site #27, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #29 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area with fire pit.

Parking space and entrance to site #29, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #31 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #33 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #33, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #37 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #39 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #40 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #40, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #41 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Parking space and entrance to site #41, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #42 featuring the mountain top setting with food storage and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #43 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #44 featuring the mountain top setting picnic area and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground site #44 featuring the mountain top setting camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #01 featuring mountain top setting with picnic table and fire pit.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #01 featuring mountain top camping space with multiple picnic tables and fire pits.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #02 featuring mountain top camping space with multiple picnic tables and fire pits.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #02 featuring mountain top setting with multiple fire pits and camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #02 featuring mountain top camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #03 featuring mountain top camping space with multiple picnic tables and fire pits.

Steps leading to Group Site #03 at this mountain top setting, Mt. Whitney Portal Campground.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #03 featuring mountain top camping space.

Mt. Whitney Portal Campground Group Site #03 featuring food storage at this mountain top setting.

Whitney Portal Campground

WHITNEY PORTAL

Whitney Portal

<h2>Overview</h2>
Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States. <br /><br />
With hiking trails to Mt. Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness less than a mile away, the campground is a popular home base for hikers, as well as family, RV and tent campers who wish to explore the area's activities and enjoy unparalleled scenery.<h2>Recreation</h2>
Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal recreation area. Nearby trails lead into the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
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The campground is only 0.5 miles from trailheads to Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake and other popular destinations. Visitors should be aware that hiking in this area may require a permit.
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Visitors can also hike, fish and picnic in the area around the campground. There are numerous lakes, streams and a small pond in the area for trout fishing.<h2>Facilities</h2>
The campground is adjacent to Whitney Creek and just down the road from Trailhead Campground. Numerous campsites are arranged on either side of the creek, including three group camping areas and several tent-only sites. Paved roads, vault toilets and drinking water are provided. 
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Bears frequent the area, and campers are required to use the bear-proof food storage lockers provided in the facility (all supplies must fit; dimensions are 18 inches high, 18 inches deep and 50 inches long). Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and a small convenience store with showers is nearby.<h2>Natural Features</h2>
The facility is situated in a thick pine forest at an elevation of 8,000 ft. Campers can see striking views of the rugged granite peaks surrounding it.
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The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. This campground is especially prone to bear activity.
<h2>Nearby Attractions</h2>
Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails. Mt. Whitney is within the wilderness area and entry is available by lottery for experienced hikers.
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<a href="http://sierrawild.gov/wilderness/john-muir" target="_blank">John Muir Wilderness</a>

Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States.

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