Whitney Portal Campground is a high-elevation (8,100 ft) base camp in Inyo National Forest with 43 campsites adjacent to Whitney Creek, offering piped water, vault toilets, and bear-proof food lockers—essential for the bear-active area.

The campground provides direct access to hiking trails and is located 13 miles west of Lone Pine via Whitney Portal Road (typically open late May through mid-October); nearby fishing opportunities exist in local streams and lakes, though the primary draw is proximity to Mount Whitney trailheads just 0.

5 miles away. Reservations are recommended well in advance, with nightly rates at $34 per site plus additional vehicle fees.