US lakes & pondsUS lakes & pondsCampground · National forest in Inyo County, California. Run by United States Forest Service.
| Operator | United States Forest Service |
|---|---|
| Campsites | 46 |
| Site types | 26 standard, no electric, 16 tent only no electric, 3 group tent only area no electric, 1 walk to |
| Longest RV/trailer site | 35 ft |
| RVs welcome | Yes |
| Tent sites | Yes |
| Dogs allowed | Yes |
| Fee | Yes |
| Phone | (760) 937-6070 |
| Website | www.fs.usda.gov/recarea/inyo/recarea/?recid=20688 |
| Reservations | Recreation.gov |
We only list amenities a source records. A missing item doesn't mean the campground lacks it, so check with Whitney Portal Family Campground before you go.
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. 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. Recreation 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.
Description: Recreation.gov (U.S. federal government, public domain), shortened.
Lakes and ponds on LakeRipple within 10 miles, closest first (straight-line distance to the shoreline). Each page has boat launches, beaches, fishing and today's weather.
Whitney Portal Family Campground is in Inyo County.
Sources: Recreation.gov (RIDB) · OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). Pulled Oct 12, 2026. Interactive map: Leaflet with © OpenStreetMap contributors. Seasons, rates and rules change; confirm with the campground.