Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground

Campground · California ·

Inyo National Forest (NF) · Open Access

8,328 ft
Elevation

Getting there

36.58691, -118.23942 · 36°35'12.9"N 118°14'21.9"W

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Fees and stay limits

$22.00 per night.

From USDA Forest Service, which is not always current. The operator's own page is the authority on what you will be charged.

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Common questions about Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground

Can you reserve a site at Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground?
No. Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground is not reservable through Recreation.gov, so sites are first-come, first-served or booked elsewhere.

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Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground also appears in other federal recreation data. Facts below are matched by name and location, not confirmed by Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground's operator.

USDA Forest Service — data as of Aug 24, 2026

  • $22.00 per night.

Restrictions:

  • One night stay limit.
  • Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36")

USDA Forest Service's own page

Camping near Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground

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