The best camping near Mount Whitney, CA

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The best camping in Mount Whitney, CA

Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground

1. Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground

98%
(24)
Campground in Inyo National Forest · 25 sites
Heading out onto the great Mt
Public campgrounds in Mount Whitney are often sold-out.
Whitney Portal Campground

2. Whitney Portal Campground

94%
(18)
Campground in Inyo National Forest · 1 site
We’re fans of that old saying “the more the merrier”, especially when it comes to group camping
Lone Pine Campground

3. Lone Pine Campground

99%
(38)
Campground in Inyo National Forest · 28 sites · Tents, RVs
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Situated nearby the base of the mighty Mount Whitney, Lone Pine Campground offers an abundance of outdoor activities surrounded by brilliant vistas, desert wildflowers, and vast, expansive landscapes
Horseshoe Meadows Campground

4. Horseshoe Meadows Campground

83%
(3)
Campground in Inyo National Forest · 18 sites
Walk-in sites, rustic tenting, and high elevation make an overnight at Horseshoe Meadow campground a heady experience
Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian Camp

5. Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian Camp

Campground in Inyo National Forest · 10 sites
If you’re looking for a riding adventure of fantastic proportions, Horseshoe Meadows Equestrian Camp is your in
Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground

6. Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground

95%
(233)
Olancha, CA · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our new resort with breathtaking views our 100 acre RV retreat and our nearly 1 mile shoreline of beautiful Olancha Lake with the majestic snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and Death Valley to the east make for an incredible retreat. We are located near Lone Pine in the township of Olancha in the Owens Valley of California.
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$29
 / night
Kings Canyon Campground

7. Kings Canyon Campground

92%
(745)
Wilsonia, CA · 21 sites · Tents, RVs
This rustic campground is located in Kings Canyon on hwy 180, 16 miles past the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park entrance. Ten Mile Creek running thru the property. Magnificent views of Kings Canyon from the property. Google plus code for maps R497+877 Hume Station, California Campground sites with picnic tables. Flushing toilets on site. Water and sewer hookups available at some sites. 6 miles to the mighty Kings River, 12 miles to Grant Grove and the Giant Sequoia’s, 16 miles to Cedar Grove, 22 miles to “Roads End” and trail head for the endless backcountry trails including the Pacific Crest trail. Easy access to General’s Hwy for Sequoia National Park access
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$22
 / night
Five Fours Camp in Three Rivers

8. Five Fours Camp in Three Rivers

100%
(423)
Three Rivers, CA · 2 sites
This is a essentially a private campsite with a million dollar view during the day, and wonderful stargazing at night! We welcome dogs and don't charge additional fees for you to bring your dog(s) to camp. The park allows dogs into the park BUT NOT ON ANY TRAILS! (Only the national “forests” allow dogs on trails, not national parks.) PLEASE, let us know you are bringing dog(s), when you request to book. We currently have 2 dogs - our boy Chance is a 6yo Husky Doberman mix; and we rescued and are fostering a (approx 3yo) Great Dane, Winston! Unfortunately, we can NOT dog sit your dog(s) while you are in the park having 2 large male dogs in our house. Also you can not leave the dog alone in the campsite. We are in Three Rivers - the southern Ash Mountain gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Our town has some wonderfully unique restaurants, creative shops and even a delicious brewery with seating next to the River! Our hillside property has great Mountain View’s and the driveway turns directly off of Sierra drive, four miles past the town center (3R post office) and just 2 miles from the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks entrance. There’s even a convenience store a quarter mile away! It's conveniently located and easy to find! You can (seasonally) hear the tranqual sounds, or all out roar of the flowing Kaweah river from across the street. Sorry, there is NO river access from this campsite. You can go to Slick Rock Recreation area, Lake Kaweah or into the parks to swim, boat, fish and more. Lake Kaweah is about 8 miles away. You drive around it after you top the hill entering Three Rivers. My wife Elizabeth and I bought our log home in 2015 and we have been dreaming and adding here ever since! Our dog Chance chases all the fun wildlife off of our property. In addition to deer, we have seen fox, bob cats, an Ocelot, too many coyotes, wild turkeys and bear crossing an animal highway along our upper hillside property line. Hawks, hummingbirds, quail, blue birds, woodpeckers and yellow bellied finches are regularly seen here as well. We have had turkey families coming through frequently recently! Owls have been heard; but not seen. We love our country home and mountain views, and look forward to sharing them with you!
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from 
$71
 / night
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395

9. Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395

Lone Pine, CA · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Sierras from this great campground located on Hwy 395 at the Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, California. Experience being immersed in nature's wonder while still maintaining some comforts of home by enjoying the amenities of the RV park with a pool and hot tub (open seasonally mid March to mid October), hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities (paid) and a communal Club House with living room and kitchen available for guest use. Take a relaxing stop on your road trip of a lifetime along California's eastern border, whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat under star filled skies or a convenient home base for exploring iconic destinations like Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Death Valley National Park. With four unique cabins and over 100 camp sites to choose from offering full hook-ups, pull-through sites, tent sites and park amenities for the whole family to enjoy including an outdoor pool, hot tub, well stocked market and playground. All RV sites offer full hook-ups with 30/50 amps electrical, water, sewer and free WiFi. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and is dog friendly for up to 2 dogs per site. The Boulder Creek RV Resort Market sells propane, firewood, ice and other camp supplies. There is a dump station on site for RVs. Tent sites are located near the restrooms, showers, pool and hot tub. Campers can use the communal Club House large kitchen and living room with TV, where fresh coffee and muffins are served daily each morning. Tent sites have some trees for shade and potable water available. We're surrounded by the magnificent eastern Sierras and just a skipping stone way from majestic Mt. Whitney. Every day you'll awaken to a picture perfect view and every night you'll fall asleep beneath a vast black blanket peppered with sparkling stars. In an area where hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant, mountain lakes are fresh and crisp, and the scenery is unlike any other, guests are transported into another glimpse of unique California nature and embrace spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Viewing wildlife from the campground is not uncommon as elk, deer, birds and other migratory species travel through the open and vast land.
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from 
$50
 / night
Dunlap Canyon Retreat

10. Dunlap Canyon Retreat

99%
(193)
Dunlap, CA · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
22 acres of camp sites and another 40 acres nextdoor to a hang gliders and paragliders landing. We have restrooms with showers attached to a geodesic dome on property. BBQ , water at sites. A seasonal 2 acre pond. We are about 25mi from sequoia and Kings Canyon right off the Highway 180 and a close drive from restaurants, stores. Beautiful views. We strive to make sure you have an amazing experience in the outdoors. We are still working on making the campground 100% so sorry in advance but what we are lacking we will make up for it with making your experience memorable hope to meet everyone soon P.S I got 6 things ask you to do while you are here 1.Enjoy your time here 2. If you need anything or have concerns say something ( I will try to accommodate the best I can) 3.Have fun 4. Only TP in toilets please 5. Make memories 6. Be respectful to your neighbors ( Get to know them. I don’t really have quite hours just keep in mind some ppl might be waking up early to hike in the park)
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$40
 / night
Grays Meadows Campground

11. Grays Meadows Campground

100%
(1)
Campground in Inyo National Forest · 31 sites · Tents, RVs
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Hidden in the glorious backcountry of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains rests Grays Meadows Campground
Onion Valley Campground

12. Onion Valley Campground

97%
(15)
Campground in Inyo National Forest · 17 sites · Tents, RVs
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Keep close to nature’s heart at Onion Valley Campground in the breathtaking eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains
Cold Springs Campground

13. Cold Springs Campground

100%
(14)
Campground in Sequoia National Park · 31 sites
Just because you're enjoying some good old Sequoia National Park camping doesn't mean you have to limit yourself to only sequoia trees
Atwell Mill Campground

14. Atwell Mill Campground

100%
(8)
Campground in Sequoia National Park · 21 sites
Sequoia National Park camping might be a popular activity for nature-seeking tourists worldwide, but you'd never know it here
Lodgepole Campground

15. Lodgepole Campground

98%
(93)
Campground in Sequoia National Park · 191 sites · Tents, RVs
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At 6,700 feet of elevation on the banks of the Marble Fork of the Kaweah River, Lodgepole Campground is one of the best places to stay in Sequoia National Park
Moraine Campground

16. Moraine Campground

95%
(21)
Campground in Kings Canyon National Park · 120 sites
Moraine Campground is also located on the Middle Fork of the Kings River, and at 120 sites, it is one of the largest in the park
Moraine Campground

17. Moraine Campground

Campground in Inyo National Forest · 27 sites
Let’s be honest—camping in Inyo National Forest and around Yosemite is definitely busy during those beautiful summer months
Canyon View Campground

18. Canyon View Campground

100%
(18)
Campground in Kings Canyon National Park · 16 sites
The best feature of this campground is in its name, and the vista certainly doesn’t disappoint
Sentinel Campground

19. Sentinel Campground

99%
(41)
Campground in Kings Canyon National Park · 82 sites
This campground has a lovely spot in the canyon along the South Fork of the Kings River, meaning you are just steps from one of the loveliest vistas in the park
Sheep Creek Campground

20. Sheep Creek Campground

98%
(25)
Campground in Kings Canyon National Park · 111 sites
Also located in Kings Canyon like nearby Sentinel Campground, this campground is on the middle fork of the Kings River
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Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground

Lake Olancha RV Park and Campground

95%
(233)
Olancha, CA · 24 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to our new resort with breathtaking views our 100 acre RV retreat and our nearly 1 mile shoreline of beautiful Olancha Lake with the majestic snowcapped Sierra Nevada Mountains to the west and Death Valley to the east make for an incredible retreat. We are located near Lone Pine in the township of Olancha in the Owens Valley of California.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$29
 / night
Kings Canyon Campground

Kings Canyon Campground

92%
(745)
Wilsonia, CA · 21 sites · Tents, RVs
This rustic campground is located in Kings Canyon on hwy 180, 16 miles past the Sequoia-Kings Canyon Park entrance. Ten Mile Creek running thru the property. Magnificent views of Kings Canyon from the property. Google plus code for maps R497+877 Hume Station, California Campground sites with picnic tables. Flushing toilets on site. Water and sewer hookups available at some sites. 6 miles to the mighty Kings River, 12 miles to Grant Grove and the Giant Sequoia’s, 16 miles to Cedar Grove, 22 miles to “Roads End” and trail head for the endless backcountry trails including the Pacific Crest trail. Easy access to General’s Hwy for Sequoia National Park access
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$22
 / night
Five Fours Camp in Three Rivers

Five Fours Camp in Three Rivers

100%
(423)
Three Rivers, CA · 2 sites
This is a essentially a private campsite with a million dollar view during the day, and wonderful stargazing at night! We welcome dogs and don't charge additional fees for you to bring your dog(s) to camp. The park allows dogs into the park BUT NOT ON ANY TRAILS! (Only the national “forests” allow dogs on trails, not national parks.) PLEASE, let us know you are bringing dog(s), when you request to book. We currently have 2 dogs - our boy Chance is a 6yo Husky Doberman mix; and we rescued and are fostering a (approx 3yo) Great Dane, Winston! Unfortunately, we can NOT dog sit your dog(s) while you are in the park having 2 large male dogs in our house. Also you can not leave the dog alone in the campsite. We are in Three Rivers - the southern Ash Mountain gateway to the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks. Our town has some wonderfully unique restaurants, creative shops and even a delicious brewery with seating next to the River! Our hillside property has great Mountain View’s and the driveway turns directly off of Sierra drive, four miles past the town center (3R post office) and just 2 miles from the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks entrance. There’s even a convenience store a quarter mile away! It's conveniently located and easy to find! You can (seasonally) hear the tranqual sounds, or all out roar of the flowing Kaweah river from across the street. Sorry, there is NO river access from this campsite. You can go to Slick Rock Recreation area, Lake Kaweah or into the parks to swim, boat, fish and more. Lake Kaweah is about 8 miles away. You drive around it after you top the hill entering Three Rivers. My wife Elizabeth and I bought our log home in 2015 and we have been dreaming and adding here ever since! Our dog Chance chases all the fun wildlife off of our property. In addition to deer, we have seen fox, bob cats, an Ocelot, too many coyotes, wild turkeys and bear crossing an animal highway along our upper hillside property line. Hawks, hummingbirds, quail, blue birds, woodpeckers and yellow bellied finches are regularly seen here as well. We have had turkey families coming through frequently recently! Owls have been heard; but not seen. We love our country home and mountain views, and look forward to sharing them with you!
Pets
Toilets
Showers
from 
$71
 / night
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395

Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395

Lone Pine, CA · 95 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Enjoy panoramic views of the Eastern Sierras from this great campground located on Hwy 395 at the Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine, California. Experience being immersed in nature's wonder while still maintaining some comforts of home by enjoying the amenities of the RV park with a pool and hot tub (open seasonally mid March to mid October), hot showers, clean restrooms, laundry facilities (paid) and a communal Club House with living room and kitchen available for guest use. Take a relaxing stop on your road trip of a lifetime along California's eastern border, whether you're seeking a peaceful retreat under star filled skies or a convenient home base for exploring iconic destinations like Mt. Whitney, Alabama Hills and Death Valley National Park. With four unique cabins and over 100 camp sites to choose from offering full hook-ups, pull-through sites, tent sites and park amenities for the whole family to enjoy including an outdoor pool, hot tub, well stocked market and playground. All RV sites offer full hook-ups with 30/50 amps electrical, water, sewer and free WiFi. Every campsite has a picnic table and fire ring and is dog friendly for up to 2 dogs per site. The Boulder Creek RV Resort Market sells propane, firewood, ice and other camp supplies. There is a dump station on site for RVs. Tent sites are located near the restrooms, showers, pool and hot tub. Campers can use the communal Club House large kitchen and living room with TV, where fresh coffee and muffins are served daily each morning. Tent sites have some trees for shade and potable water available. We're surrounded by the magnificent eastern Sierras and just a skipping stone way from majestic Mt. Whitney. Every day you'll awaken to a picture perfect view and every night you'll fall asleep beneath a vast black blanket peppered with sparkling stars. In an area where hiking and horseback riding trails are abundant, mountain lakes are fresh and crisp, and the scenery is unlike any other, guests are transported into another glimpse of unique California nature and embrace spectacular sunrises and sunsets on the Sierra Nevada mountain range. Viewing wildlife from the campground is not uncommon as elk, deer, birds and other migratory species travel through the open and vast land.
Pets
Toilets
Full hookups
from 
$50
 / night
Dunlap Canyon Retreat

Dunlap Canyon Retreat

99%
(193)
Dunlap, CA · 36 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
22 acres of camp sites and another 40 acres nextdoor to a hang gliders and paragliders landing. We have restrooms with showers attached to a geodesic dome on property. BBQ , water at sites. A seasonal 2 acre pond. We are about 25mi from sequoia and Kings Canyon right off the Highway 180 and a close drive from restaurants, stores. Beautiful views. We strive to make sure you have an amazing experience in the outdoors. We are still working on making the campground 100% so sorry in advance but what we are lacking we will make up for it with making your experience memorable hope to meet everyone soon P.S I got 6 things ask you to do while you are here 1.Enjoy your time here 2. If you need anything or have concerns say something ( I will try to accommodate the best I can) 3.Have fun 4. Only TP in toilets please 5. Make memories 6. Be respectful to your neighbors ( Get to know them. I don’t really have quite hours just keep in mind some ppl might be waking up early to hike in the park)
Pets
Toilets
Campfires
from 
$40
 / night
Thistledew Ranch

Thistledew Ranch

93%
(59)
Miramonte, CA · 1 site · Tent, RV
Secluded, private, semi-dry camping at 4000 ft. with an RV accessible pull thru. Located 15 minutes from Sequoia National Park entrance. The view to the east is the western edge of the Sequoia National Forest. This campsite is the only one on the property. Typical weather is sunny with low humidity and moderate temperatures.
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$53
 / night
Aberdeen Resort

Aberdeen Resort

93%
(166)
Independence, CA · 17 sites
Learn more about this land: Relax at Aberdeen Resort! Enjoy Goodale Creek at camp and the amazing views of the Sierra Nevada Mountain Range. We have 10 Overnight Sites with the rest of the park being long term. Explore the many OHV trails, hike from the Park or head up to the many trailheads in the area. Fish Goodale Creek or head across the 395 to the gorgeous Owens River. Unspoiled and wild, the Owens Valley is spectacular and serene.
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$45
 / night
Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents

Sierra Ranch - Cabins & Tents

98%
(609)
Springville, CA · 14 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
Swimming in North Fork Tule River, miles of hiking trails on ranch. River Ridge Ranch goes from 1,000' elev. to 3,000' elevation. Hike right on the ranch. We are between Sequoia National Park (about an hour) and the Giant Sequoia National Monument (16 miles to groves up Hwy 190 and no entrance fee). Choose from individual tent sites, group tent sites, tiny cabins. the 5-acre Compound or the Entire Ranch. We occasionally host small, thoughtful, low impact weddings. Please inquire. There are 33 giant sequoia groves in our Southern Region of the Giant Sequoia National Monument, some easily driven to, and some remote. Our ranch is a nature preserve and an education demonstration site, teaching sustainable and regenerative land use practices. River Ridge Institute, our non-profit, hosts a variety of events for the public. Please note: you are expected to leave the ranch and kitchen area as you found it, i.e., dishes washed thoroughly and dried and put away, recycling separated from trash, food scraps in compost buckets, sticky marshmallow removed from forks and surfaces (ick!). Thank you. Enjoy: The Kitchen has a 3-burner cooktop, large fridge, microwave, full dishes and utensils and pots and pans with a big washing area in the back. Propane barbecue grill.. There's a River Barn to use as a remote space and Turtle Cove for swimming. Saturday morning Farmer's Market in downtown at 9 AM - Noon. Ancestral land of the Foothill Yokuts tribe. Homesteaded in 1859, owned by the Negus family from 1909-2000. Barbara and I bought it to save it from subdivision and it's now protected by a Conservation Easement and acts as a community center for the arts, music, poetry, gatherings and outdoor education. We're both biologists, so, just ask us. Please see the Rules and Safety section to review our Waiver of Liability.
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$40
 / night
Lemon Cove Village RV Park

Lemon Cove Village RV Park

93%
(68)
Lemon Cove, CA · 63 sites · Tents, RVs
Welcome to Lemon Cove Village, a family friendly RV Park at the base of Sequoia National Park, just 25 miles from the entrance to Sequoia National Park and Kings Canyon National Park, and minutes from Three Rivers and the Kaweah River. Nestled in the foothills of the western Sierra Nevada mountain range in California. Lemon Cove Village RV Park is located in the small town of Lemon Cove, population 350. It is surrounded by beautiful scenery including mountains, rocks, oak trees, clean fresh air and is just 19 miles east of Visalia. With Kaweah Lake and the Kaweah River only 4 miles away and the town of Three Rivers just 16 miles north, you will find that there is plenty of exciting exploring or relaxation around every corner. Enjoy nearby: Fishing, White Water Rafting, Boating, Hiking, and Shopping.
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$60
 / night
Private Sanctuary on the Tule River

Private Sanctuary on the Tule River

94%
(42)
Springville, CA · 8 sites
Located at the foothills of the Sequoia National Monument, this private property is stewarded by our Indigenous elder Xico with permission from the Yukot peoples (Tule River Tribe), the original stewards of Springville. The land is bordered by the Tule River, accessible by a short walk. It offers palpable energy and breathtaking stargazing and is perfect for ceremonial experiences. Amenities include an outdoor shower and porta-potties within walking distance. Please leave no trace and pack out all garbage and plastics. Avoid synthetic fragrances or chemical toiletries, as everything returns to the land. Treat this extraordinary and sacred space carefully to keep it beautiful for everyone.
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$50
 / night
3R Ranch Retreat w/ Wifi

3R Ranch Retreat w/ Wifi

96%
(27)
Three Rivers, CA · 2 sites
- 22 foot RV with all the amenities for a comfortable stay. Toilet, shower, and furnished kitchen. RV unit is a 2024 Coleman Lantern 17B with AC/fireplace heater and sleeps 5! Access to a private hiking trail that overlooks the community of Three Rivers. - 2 mini donkeys on property available for a feeding tour :) - 20 min Barrel Sauna session also available at an additional cost!
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$90
 / night
The Mountain Chapel Campground

The Mountain Chapel Campground

92%
(125)
Badger, CA · 13 sites · Tents, RVs, Lodging
While on a family backpacking excursion through Sequoia King’s Canyon National Park, and the surrounding area, we came across this charming campground. A long-forgotten chapel in the mountains that was formerly a summer camp. From here, a short 15-minute drive will take you directly to the main entrance of Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Park for access to the Giant Sequoias at Grant Grove and the Grant Grove Village. For those who prefer to travel off the beaten path, a short 30-minute hike will take you to the National Forest. We are excited to invite you to camp at this hidden gem, while we undertake to restore the campground to its original splendor. Easy drive to available parking, with easy access and pull through drive for any vehicle, even with trailers. For campers bringing their own tents, we provide beautiful and well- shaded sites with level ground, soft grass, tucked underneath the many old-growth trees.
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$35
 / night

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