LONE PINE, CA

NOTES 1) $5 showers & towel 24 hrs at Whitney Portal Hostel, W side US-395 in town.
2) $3.99/gal propane at Chevron, 1.5 mi S of town (Apr 09).
3) $10 D, $5 shower, at Boulder Creek RV Park, E side of US-395, 1 mi S of Diaz Lake CG, at Lubken Canyon Rd. 760-876-4243.
4) W & info at Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Ctr, US-395 at SR-136, SE quad.
5) Beverly & Jim Rogers Museum of Lone Pine Film History, . Many westerns were filmed in the Alabama Hills just W of town & N of Whitney Portal Rd in Movie Flats.
6) Lone Pine is at the base of Mt Whitney, the highest peak in the contiguous US at 14491′ elev.
Art & Connie Sauerstrom #87272 Sep 13.

Lg pkg lot. No signs. 1.5 mi S of town on US-395, E side, just N of Chevron Sta on W. Open to hwy. Trucks use. Chas Wilder #88717 viewed Jun 14. Updated by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 Oct 17.

Paved lot. Free. O/N+? Corner of Main (US-395) & Muir St, just S of High Sierra Cafe. N36 36.161 W118 3.692. Sign states use is by permission of Dow Villa Motel (760-876-5521). They will allow, but call the day you arrive or check at desk as they may want info on your RV & phone no. Strong Verizon. Free wifi in RV from McDonalds across st. Tom & Mary Mosher #55516 stayed Apr 11.

Diaz Lake CG (Inyo County). ~200 BD sites, any size rig. Ones along paved area are sites lined off w/ lg logs. Last half of CG along dirt rd is open camping area. Metal firerings w/ grills (be careful coming in at night, as they are black & only 6″ high), tables, flush & pit toilets, sinks, dumpster, central potable W, no D or shower. Fees: See CA Note 3) Inyo County CGs, below. 15-day limit. 3.5 mi S of town on US-395, W side. N36.56045 W118.05111. 760-873-5577. Along 80-acre lake. Area at end of dirt rd attracts ATVers. Open all yr. Verizon Digital 4 bars. Nolan & Carol Parrett #33496 stayed May 14. Updated by Dean & Judy Sheeley #68258 Oct 17. Last reval by Jim Datsko #92881 viewed Apr 22.

“Movie Flats” (BLM). BD, no facilities. Free. Go W from town on Whitney Portal Rd ~2.5 mi. TR on Movie Rd. “Movie Flats” for the next 1.25 mi has a maze of rds that go off both directions. Many side areas to park, some w/ stone campfire rings. Explore w/ smaller vehicle 1st. Many dirt rds are irregular, towing a car might not work. Can fill w/ campers, & expect visitors as this area gets many old-Western movie fans. Stunningly scenic rock formations. No cell service. Art & Connie Sauerstrom #87272 Sep 13. Last updated by Cinn #132581 stayed Nov 18. Reval by Laurie Krusinski #103725 stayed May 19.

Lone Pine CG (NF). 38 sites, tables, grills, vault toilets, central potable W. $22, S/A Pass 1/2, $7/extra vehicle. 14-day limit. Reservable. Whitney Portal Rd W of US-395 ~7 mi, on S side of rd. Paved all the way but narrow, tight turns in CG. Most sites ~20′ max. 6000′ elev. Kathy Guidry #24474 Apr 96. Last updated by Michael & Diane James #38836 viewed Jun 18.

Tuttle Creek CG (BLM). 85 sites, some on creek. Tables, fire pits, vault toilets, small shade trees. D & W ($5, even if paying to camp), trash bins. $8, S/A Pass 1/2. 14-day limit. Also LTVA, see CA NOTE 9 below. Open all yr. From US-395, go 3 mi W on Whitney Portal Rd, TL & go 1.5 mi on Horseshoe Meadow Rd, TR on narrow paved rd to CG. N36 33.916 W118 7.595. Interior rds & sites are dirt & uphill (beware of unmarked speed bumps). ~1/2 of sites ~35′ max, others larger. Somewhat unlevel. Verizon & ATT vary greatly by site. Great mtn views. Virginia Soucy #64923 Aug 01. Last updated by Janice L Krusinski #103725 stayed May 19. Reval by Dennis Bowden #133518 stayed Oct 19.

Portagee Joe CG (Inyo County). 19 designated BD sites, ~35′ max. Potable W, vault toilets, tables, grills, firerings. Fees: See CA Note 3) Inyo County CGs, below. 30-day limit. From US-395 in town go W on Whitney Portal Rd, 1 mi to Tuttle Creek Rd, TL (S) to CG. Paved up to CG. Any size RV, but some turns may be tight for very lg rigs. 6 sites are along stream. Art & Connie Sauerstrom #87272 Sep 13. Last reval by Mike & Patricia Davidson #119343 viewed May 16.