Movie Road Designated Dispersed Camping

Alabama Hills Recreation Area

Movie Rd. Lone Pine, CA 93545 760-872-5000 Official Website

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Overview of Movie Road Designated Dispersed Camping

Changes are being made to the Alabama Hills to improve the recreation experience for all users. As of late 2021 the west side of Movie Road in the Movie Flat area and any area marked with a no camping sign will be day-use only. Additional changes to dispersed camping will occur throughout the end of 2021. These changes will include a required free permit and converting all camping to designated dispersed sites. Click here for a reference map. Six porta potties have been added as well. Please pack out all human waste - Leave No Trace!

Please check the official website link above to get the most up-to-date information.

Accessibility is not guaranteed, always scout ahead before driving down dirt roads.
Learn more: Boondocking 101

Last Price Paid: $0

Reported by Mark on 11/7/2023

Pad Type dirt

Elevation 4,691 ft / 1,429 m

Max Stay 14

Tent Camping Yes

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Mark

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“difficult to get in because of road washout.”

Reviewed 11/7/2023

Nightly rate:	FREE!
Days stayed:	3
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We arrived on Monday the 6th of November 2023, only to find that the Whitney Portal Road is closed due to significant storm damage and there is no scheduled reopening date. (expected opening is sometime in 2024) However, there are 2 different detours available.
1. The Whitney Portal detour from Lone Pine is approximately 5.2 miles to Tuttle Creek Campground; the road is very narrow, sharp blind curves, and some one lane areas. Trailers are not recommended per signage, but you can make it with due caution and slow speeds. Follow detour signs.
2. The 2nd option is south of town about 4-5 miles. It is the Lubken Canyon Road detour off 395. It too is 5.2 miles to Tuttle Creek Campground. Trailers not recommended by signage. There is a long section of single lane road with no shoulders. It is a safer alternative for trailer towing, with less blind curves.
Alabama Hills Dispersed Camping has been downsized after the 2020 over usage. There are currently 23 campsites with many of them off Movie Road. Many of the previous areas that you may have camped in are not available and day use only. Be aware that you will need to get an updated brochure (January 2023 print date) which shows the location of the sites dispersed camping sites. There are very few which will accommodate larger rigs. Our rig is a 30 foot 5th wheel and we only found 2 maybe 4 spots that would host our size trailer. Roads to camp sites were very rough and narrow, sites are mostly uneven. Also note that 4Wheel Drive may helpful.
Access to Alabama Hills can be made from Tuttle Creek Campground.

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Movie Road Designated Dispersed Camping

Alabama Hills Recreation Area