Tuttle Creek Campground

A seagull flies over the California Coastal National Monument which stretches along the entire coast of California and extends 12 miles into the Pacific Ocean. The Monument includes 20,000 rocks, islands, pinnacles and reefs.

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Bishop Field Office

Elevation - 5,120 ft. Campground is shadowed by some of the most impressive peaks in the Sierra Nevada Range: Mt. Whitney, Lone Pine Peak and Mt. Williamson rise to the west of the campground. To the east is the Alabama Hills with its famous movie history. Beyond the Alabama Hills is the Owens Valley and Inyo Mountains Range. Camping is good throughout the season with plenty of opportunities for exploring, hiking, sightseeing. Closest amenities (groceries, gas) are in Lone Pine (4.5 miles).

Campround Host Positions Available

BLM is currently looking for Campground Hosts for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds for the 2012 season. For more information please contact Becky Hutto, Park Ranger at (760) 872-5008.

Tuttle Creek as it passes through the campground with wildflowers in bloom along the banks

At a Glance

**Drinking water availability March 1st is dependent on Inyo County approval.

Open: The North loop of the campground (27 sites) is open all year. Other loops available, weather permitting, first Saturday in March through November 1st.
Fees: First Come, First Served, No reservations accepted accept group campsite.
$5.00/night per site,
Long Term Visitor Area permits accepted,
Golden Age and Golden Access passes accepted for daily fee discounts.
Number of Sites: 85 RV/tent sites, pull through trailer spaces.
Group Campsite One group site is located on the south eastern loop with 6 picnic tables and 4 fire rings. This site is reservation only, $30/night, call (760) 872-5008 to reserve.
Usage: Moderate
Restrictions: Horses are not prohibited, but not encouraged. Dogs must be on leash at all times. This is bear country so food must be secured overnight and when not attended. Always keep a clean camp and do not feed animals.
Closest Town: Lone Pine (4.5 miles)
Water:
Drinking Water available from March 1st to October 31st.
The March 1st availability is dependent on Inyo County Approval.
Restrooms: 9 Vault Toilets
Dumpstation: Available March - November 1 - $5.00 fee for use
Campground Host: On-Site
Other Amenities: Campfire rings (bring your own wood), tables, lantern holders

Directions: From Hwy 395, drive 3.5 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, then 1.5 miles south on Horseshoe Meadow Road. Follow signs to campground.

GPS Coordinates (WGS84 Decimal Degrees): Latitude 36.565, Longitude -118.127

View to the west and the Sierra from Tuttle Creek Campground