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Inyo National Forest

Whitney Portal

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A rocky Whitney Portal campsite with a table and food locker

Campground & surroundings · Photo via Recreation.gov

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Eastern Sierra

Pine forest around Whitney Creek beneath rugged granite peaks, close to trailheads for Mount Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness.

  • Pine forest
  • Granite peaks
  • Creekside setting
  • Hiking

4.80 / 5

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Some surrounding hikes require permits; campsite booking does not provide them.

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Highlights

  • Major trailheads about half a mile away
  • Drinking water and nearby store services

Pine forest · Granite peaks · Creekside setting · Hiking · Fishing

Recreation.gov campground rating · Checked Oct 14, 2026. Ratings describe the campground, not individual sites.

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