Nov 21, 2025 · Explore Whitney Portal in Inyo National Forest, California with Recreation.gov. Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of …

May 20, 2025 · The Whitney Portal is 13 miles west of Lone Pine, CA, at the end of Whitney Portal Road. It is in a heavily wooded canyon, with towering granite cliffs on either side. The area includes 3 …

May 7, 2025 · Mount Whitney Lottery & Permit ReservationsThe Mt. Whitney Trail starts in Inyo National Forest at Whitney Portal, 8,300 feet above sea level. The trail gains over 6,200 feet of elevation …

May 7, 2025 · Wilderness Permits are required for overnight use in John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover and Golden TroutWildernesses. A permit is required for the Mt. Whitney Zone for both day and …

Nov 17, 2025 · Inyo National Forest extends 165 miles near the California and Nevada border between Los Angeles and Reno, covering almost 2 million acres, mostly on the eastern slope of the Sierra …

Nov 21, 2025 · Recreation Region: Lone Pine Region Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground Located both above and below the overflow parking lot, all campsites are walk-in. Sites have flat tent pads and …

Mt. Whitney Trail The Mt. Whitney Trail climbs over 6,000 feet in elevation over 11 miles. When free of snow, it pro-vides a strenuous, non-technical route to the summit of Mt. Whitney. When snow and ice …

Access: From U.S. Highway 395 in Lone Pine, CA, turn west on Whitney Portal Road. The trailhead is located approximately 13 miles west of Lone Pine near the end of the road. From the trailhead, walk …

Nov 21, 2025 · Adjacent to Whitney Portal Campground, Whitney Portal Group has 3 walk in tent sites for larger groups. Firewood, fire grates, tables, restrooms.

Aug 22, 2025 · Mount Whitney Ranger District Before heading out, be sure to check State Department of Transportation websites and follow them on social media for the latest updates: California …