Openings · last 7 days
40
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 40 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-232123
When Whitney Portal reopens
Whitney Portal's openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
98
Openings · last 90 days
106
Weekday pattern
Detected openings by day of week · 90dThursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected. 30 of 106 openings detected in the last 90 days occurred on a Thursday (28.3%), with Wednesday (21) and Tuesday (13) next in line.
Hour-of-day pattern
First detected by hour · local time · last 90 daysThe largest concentrations of detected openings were first detected during the 19:00 and 22:00 local-time hours. Those hours contained 22 of 106 detected openings (20.8%). Hours show when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, in Pacific Time, not when the change was made upstream.
Lead-time profile
Days before stay date · percentilesHalf of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% land 8–33 days out. Set an alert if you want Campsite Sniper to monitor future openings.
Highest-churn sites
Most openings · 90d| Site | Openings | Share of all openings |
|---|---|---|
| 019 | 5 | 4.7% |
| 040 | 5 | 4.7% |
| 025 | 5 | 4.7% |
Site 019 had the most detected openings in the last 90 days: 5. One free watch covers every site here.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026 · of 46 monitored sites
Of the 1,702 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026): 346 open for online reservation · 1,350 reserved · 6 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative).
Where the open windows are
79.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 346 of 1,702 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Oct 24, 2026Not open online79.7%
Open site-nights346 / 1,702
Reserved (of online inventory)1,350 / 1,696
Weekday openings179
Weekend openings21
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 179 fall on weekdays and 21 on weekends (Fri–Sun). The split covers the 200 open site-nights on mapped sites; 346 site-nights are open across all monitored inventory.
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Oct 2026October holds the most room. 287 of 1,104 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 29 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| G2 | 17 |
| G1 | 14 |
| 041 | 13 |
| G3 | 13 |
| 021 | 12 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateTue · Sep 22
Next open weekendFri · Oct 23
The next bookable night is Sep 22; the first open weekend starts Oct 23. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
200 open site-nights across 29 sites at Whitney Portal, from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 45 2-night, 28 3-night, 1 7-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 22 at site G1.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 35 ft. 9 sites take 25 ft, 1 site takes 35 ft. 16 sites of 29 have no recorded maximum and are not counted.
All 29 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| G2 | Not recorded | None | 17 | 7 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19 +5 more |
| G1 | Not recorded | None | 14 | 4 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 27, Sep 28, Sep 29, Sep 30, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14 +2 more |
| 041 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 4 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +1 more |
| G3 | Not recorded | None | 13 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 27, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 +1 more |
| 021 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 023 | Not recorded | None | 12 | 5 nights | Sep 24, Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 5, Oct 8, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 042 | Not recorded | None | 10 | 5 nights | Sep 23, Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 019 | 22 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20 |
| 031 | 22 ft | None | 8 | 4 nights | Sep 30, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 008 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 013 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 4 nights | Oct 1, Oct 6, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 039 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 4 nights | Sep 23, Sep 28, Oct 6, Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 043 | Not recorded | None | 7 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 28, Sep 29, Oct 6, Oct 15, Oct 18, Oct 21 |
| 005 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 3 nights | Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 15, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 015 | Not recorded | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 18, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 027 | 26 ft | None | 6 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Sep 28, Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 18, Oct 19 |
| 001 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Oct 8, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 011 | Not recorded | None | 5 | 2 nights | Oct 6, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 19, Oct 20 |
| 025 | 24 ft | None | 5 | 3 nights | Oct 8, Oct 12, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 21 |
| 040 | 18 ft | None | 5 | 2 nights | Sep 24, Oct 1, Oct 13, Oct 14, Oct 18 |
| 007 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Oct 1, Oct 20, Oct 21, Oct 22 |
| 010 | 32 ft | None | 4 | 2 nights | Sep 30, Oct 1, Oct 13, Oct 18 |
| 017 | 28 ft | None | 4 | 1 night | Sep 30, Oct 14, Oct 18, Oct 22 |
| 037 | 26 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Oct 18, Oct 19, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 009 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 2 nights | Oct 14, Oct 20, Oct 21 |
| 033 | 30 ft | None | 3 | 1 night | Sep 28, Oct 6, Oct 19 |
| 044 | Not recorded | None | 3 | 2 nights | Oct 6, Oct 7, Oct 21 |
| 003 | 26 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Oct 12 |
| 029 | 28 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 28 |
About Whitney Portal
Overview
Whitney Portal Campground is in a prime location within the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains - at the base of Mt. Whitney, the highest peak in the continental United States.
With hiking trails to Mt. Whitney and the John Muir Wilderness less than a mile away, the campground is a popular home base for hikers, as well as family, RV and tent campers who wish to explore the area's activities and enjoy unparalleled scenery.
Recreation
Hikers are drawn to the majestic scenery and challenging trails of the Whitney Portal recreation area. Nearby trails lead into the John Muir Wilderness and Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park.
The campground is only 0.5 miles from trailheads to Mt. Whitney, Meysan Lake and other popular destinations. Visitors should be aware that hiking in this area may require a permit.
Visitors can also hike, fish and picnic in the area around the campground. There are numerous lakes, streams and a small pond in the area for trout fishing.
Facilities
The campground is adjacent to Whitney Creek and just down the road from Trailhead Campground. Numerous campsites are arranged on either side of the creek, including three group camping areas and several tent-only sites. Paved roads, vault toilets and drinking water are provided.
Bears frequent the area, and campers are required to use the bear-proof food storage lockers provided in the facility (all supplies must fit; dimensions are 18 inches high, 18 inches deep and 50 inches long). Firewood is available for purchase on-site, and a small convenience store with showers is nearby.
Natural Features
The facility is situated in a thick pine forest at an elevation of 8,000 ft. Campers can see striking views of the rugged granite peaks surrounding it.
The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika and many species of fish and birds. This campground is especially prone to bear activity.
Nearby Attractions
Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness, a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails. Mt. Whitney is within the wilderness area and entry is available by lottery for experienced hikers.
John Muir Wilderness
46 monitored sitesRVs up to 35 ftNo hookups19 shadedPets OKFire pitsMax party 15
Getting there
From U.S. Highway 395 in California, travel to the town of Lone Pine. The campground is 13 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road.
Inyo National Forest, Lone Pine, CA760-937-6070
CampingFishingHiking
View on Recreation.gov ↗ Get directions ↗
03 · Field Photos · roll CS-232123 · facility + sites
Photo gallery
Roll CS-232123 · Whitney Portal · Lone Pine CA12 frames · facility + sites
FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Whitney Portal?
Reservations for Whitney Portal are made through Recreation.gov. 79.7% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 346 of 1,702 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 106 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Whitney Portal?
Campsite Sniper detected 40 site-date openings at Whitney Portal in the last 7 days, 98 over 30 days and 106 over the last 90.
Which day of the week had the most detected openings at Whitney Portal?
Thursday accounted for the largest share of the openings Campsite Sniper detected in the last 90 days: 30 of 106 (28.3%). Days reflect when Campsite Sniper first detected each opening, not when the change occurred upstream.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Whitney Portal?
28 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 22 at site G1. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Whitney Portal fit a 35-foot RV?
1 of the 29 sites that support RV analysis has a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 35 ft. 13 of those 29 sites have a recorded maximum length and 16 do not; they are not counted as fitting.
Which month has the most availability at Whitney Portal?
October 2026, with 287 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 1,104.
How far ahead of a stay do openings appear at Whitney Portal?
Half of the openings Campsite Sniper detected appeared at least 14 days before the stay date; the middle 50% landed 8-33 days out. Campsite Sniper can monitor future changes for dates you select.
When is the next open date at Whitney Portal?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Tue, Sep 22 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Oct 23. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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