How we have missed the Eastern Sierras for the last two years. We finally made it back, and to a campground that we have not stayed at before. Lone Pine campground is right above the Alabama Hills at an elevation of 6,000 feet. The Alabama Hills is one of our favorite spots in the Eastern Sierras, and a must visit if you love high desert Joshua-Tree-like-magic. One of the things I value most in a campground is the view it provides, and Lone Pine Campground has one of the best views I have ever seen. The campground sits at the foot of Mount Whitney and holds a commanding view of her. Waking up early to see the sun's first rays hit the top of the peaks is a must when staying here. (Thanks for waking us up before the sun rise JW! )
The campground is tucked in a tiny little valley created by a stream that runs through it. It is full of life as the birds and bunnies flock to the cover of the trees and bushes in an otherwise sparse landscape. One of the many reasons I love the Eastern Sierra as apposed to the Western side is the lack of trees (I know this sounds blasphemous just hear me out!). Even at 6,000 feet the trees are few and far between allowing for mind blowing views of the gigantic gray granite that seems to explode out of the high desert beauty of the Owens Valley.
The campground is well equipped and well taken care of. We visited in the early fall after the peak hiking season for Mount Whitney. We didn't need reservations and less then half the sites were occupied. The sites are small and some are quite close together, but there is decent privacy provided by other sites, I would recommend visiting here in the off season to avoid the crowds.
The campground is tucked in a tiny little valley created by a stream that runs through it. It is full of life as the birds and bunnies flock to the cover of the trees and bushes in an otherwise sparse landscape. One of the many reasons I love the Eastern Sierra as apposed to the Western side is the lack of trees (I know this sounds blasphemous just hear me out!). Even at 6,000 feet the trees are few and far between allowing for mind blowing views of the gigantic gray granite that seems to explode out of the high desert beauty of the Owens Valley.
The campground is well equipped and well taken care of. We visited in the early fall after the peak hiking season for Mount Whitney. We didn't need reservations and less then half the sites were occupied. The sites are small and some are quite close together, but there is decent privacy provided by other sites, I would recommend visiting here in the off season to avoid the crowds.
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| Whitney at sun rise |
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| This boy loves water! |
Whitney Portal
Alabama Hills
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