Nestled at the gateway to Mount Whitney, Whitney Portal Campground is an ideal destination for outdoor enthusiasts seeking a serene retreat before embarking on their hiking adventures. This charming campground provides a perfect blend of nature and convenience, offering guests a welcoming environment with all the necessary facilities to make their stay enjoyable.
The campground’s layout is thoughtfully designed with flat ground and ample tree cover, providing shade and comfort for tents while maintaining an open feel. The clean restrooms and potable water stations are a welcome surprise, ensuring that even the most basic needs are met with ease.
Customers have raved about the cleanliness of the facilities and the overall spaciousness of the sites. One visitor mentioned, "I was astounded at how clean the toilets were," while another highlighted the flat ground and ample space for tents. These testimonials underscore the campground’s commitment to providing a high-quality experience for all guests.
Onsite services
Picnics
Wheelchair accessible parking lot
RV camping
Hiking
Camping fee
Good for kids
Kid-friendly hikes
On-site parking
Dogs allowed
Perfect place to acclimate before hiking Whitney. Campsites are spacious and have all the essentials (grill and fire pit). Portal store is up the road where you can get last minute supplies or food for your hike. I packed a few sandwiches with me.
Wonderful campground just outside the trail to Mt Whitney. Lots of space, trees, flat ground for tents, fire pits, and picnic tables at each site. I was astounded at how clean the toilets were and they had multiple locations for potable water. Can’t wait to camp here again!
Emily and Bob are amazing camp hosts! (Thanks for the welcome and tips Emily, sorry we left without saying goodbye pooped from our SEVENTEEN hour hike to the summit). Best from Vic & Esteban from site 36
Lovely campground and creek nearby but beware: we had a bear come to our campsite around 11 pm while we were standing by the fire pit... He was about 5 feet from us. Despite not having ANY food out (it was in the bolted-down bear cabinet) the bear was bold enough to come that close. Please be good campers and put EVERYTHING with a scent in the storage bin so they don't get comfortable coming up to humans.
Great campsite with a awesome view of Whitney. Beware at 1AM when we were preparing to get ready to go up Whitney we had left our bear bin open by about a inch I was standing approximately 5 feet away from it and the second I turned my back I hear a clang behind me and a black bear had jumped inside of our bear bin and was rummaging through our food packs. The bear took one and started to run away but I chased after it yelling. It attempted to cross the road but stumbled when jumping across the gap and dropped our bag thankfully. Life lesson don't ever leave your bear bins open unless you are actively using it