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

Tuttle will remain open all year for the 2008-2009 season. Fee: $5.00/night/site. Maximum Stay Limit is 14 days. Long Term Visitor Area permits will not be accepted for Tuttle this winter season. They will only be issued for the 2009 spring/summer/fall (first Saturday in March through November 1st) season.

Long Term Visitor Area (LTVA) Permits available, if you wish to stay past the maximum stay limit (summer season only). Inquire at White Mountain Ranger Station in Bishop or Interagency Visitor Center in Lone Pine.
No potable water
First come first serve, Campground capacity - 688 people
85 RV/ tent sites available. 9 pit toilets, No electrical hook-ups.
Picnic tables and campfire rings/stands (Bring own firewood or purchase).
Horses are not prohibited, but not encouraged.

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).

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.

View to the west and the Sierra from Tuttle Creek Campground