
Tuttle Creek Campground
83
Total Campsites
Campground
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Reservable Sites
Mostly first-come
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Accessible
ADA-compliant sites
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Organization
Managing agency
Overview
About Tuttle Creek Campground
Overview $10.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open all year. Tuttle Creek Campground offers 83 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available seasonally. Dump station fee is $10.00, no passes accepted, closed in winter. Closest amenities are 5 miles northeast in Lone Pine. Tuttle Creek Campground SignTuttle Creek Campground siteTuttle Creek Campground equestrian site One group site is available for $30.00 per night. The group camping area is approximately the size of four sites combined, with six picnic tables and four fire pits. Tent camping will accommodate up to 15 people comfortably. RV and trailer space within the group site is limited to approximately four. Adjacent sites may be rented upon arrival. Please call for group site reservations (760) 872-5000. Two horse corrals are available for $10.00 per night, including the associated site. Weed-free hay is required. Reservations accepted. Camping for a period longer than 14 days at any one campground, not to exceed 28 days per calendar year for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds, is prohibited without the written permission from the Field Office Manager. A California Campfire Permit is not required for fires within established fire rings in developed campgrounds. Seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. Please check the BLM’s website for information on current fire restrictions or call the Bishop Field Office at (760) 872-5000. Off Highway Vehicle Regulations Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules and regulations. The regulations are enforceable under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and violations are punishable with fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not longer than 12 months. Within the campgrounds, all motor vehicles must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit. No motor vehicle shall exceed 15 mph within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals. Emergency Information: In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1 Inyo County Sheriff (760) 873-7887 Mono County Sheriff (760) 932-7549 Private Lands Surrounding the BLM lands throughout the Bishop Field Office Resource Management Area is land owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power or private landowners. Please obey signs and stay on trails. Please respect the rights of private landowners and signs posted in these areas.
- 83 total campsites listed.
- Primarily first-come camping based on current listing data.
- Most common site type: unknown (83).
- Map coordinates are available for trip planning.


Our Take
What makes Tuttle Creek Campground special
Tuttle Creek Campground delivers one of the best deals in California camping — 83 sites at the foot of the Sierra Nevada for just ten dollars a night, with the jagged crest of Mount Whitney and the Alabama Hills practically in your lap. The setting is high desert sage and granite boulders, with views that filmmakers and photographers have chased for decades. Year-round access means winter stargazing under some of the darkest skies in the lower 48, while spring and fall offer ideal temperatures for hiking the many trailheads nearby, including routes into the John Muir Wilderness. There are no hookups, but a dump station keeps self-contained rigs comfortable. Sites fill fast on holiday weekends and during the fall climbing season near Lone Pine, so arrive early or visit midweek. Bring extra water and firewood, as both are scarce on-site. This campground is perfect for budget-minded road trippers, landscape photographers, climbers staging for Whitney, and anyone who believes a campsite view should not cost a fortune.
Campsite Inventory
83 sites to choose from
Unknown
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Reservable
0
Accessible
Reservations & Contact
Plan your stay
Getting There
DIRECTIONS: From Highway 395, drive 3.5 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, then 1.5 miles south on Horseshow Meadow Road, follow signs to the campground.
FAQ
Common questions
Everything you need to know before your trip to Tuttle Creek Campground.
How do reservations work for Tuttle Creek Campground?
Reservation availability for Tuttle Creek Campground can vary by season and campsite type. Check the contact and access section before booking.
What campsite types are available at Tuttle Creek Campground?
Tuttle Creek Campground currently lists Unknown (83).
Where is Tuttle Creek Campground located?
See this page for location details and directions.
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