Tuttle Creek Campground
BLM
Write a Review Horseshoe Meadow Rd. Lone Pine, CA 93545 760-872-5000 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.5665, -118.1237
Overview of Tuttle Creek Campground
Some campsites can accommodate RVs and trailers up to 30 ft. in length. Potable water is available seasonally. Dump station fee is $5 and closed in winter.
Last Price Paid: $10
Reported by camper-923740 on 4/29/2024
Longest RV Reported: 40 feet (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Meanderings on 3/11/2022
Monthly Rate Yes
Number of Sites 83
Pad Type dirt
Elevation 4,954 ft / 1,509 m
Max Stay 14
Max Length 30 ft
Tent Camping Yes
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Q&A - Ask the Community about Tuttle Creek Campground
To ask questions of the owner or manager please contact the campground directly. 760-872-5000
QQQboutique asked on 1/27/2021
Is the campground still open and will it be open on February?
Joni asked on 3/15/2022
I see on everyone’s review that they paid some fee to stay at Tuttle Creek Campground. Where & who do we pay? Thanks!
Stevie asked on 9/23/2021
Has anyone camped here in November, and what was the weather? I'm interested in what the low temperatures are, as a...
Shaxyz99 asked on 8/10/2021
Are there bear boxes at turtle creek campground? Thanks in advance from a tent camper
Ecolaine asked on 8/4/2021
We are planning to stay at Tuttle Creek 8/5/2021 on our way home from Las Vegas. Heat has been brutal, trying to find...
Laurob1234 asked on 7/6/2021
I see it's 'no reservations' - any tips (and what are the chances) for getting a site here midweek in August?
C.L. asked on 6/4/2020
Does anyone know if there is good hiking near Tuttle Creek Campground?
Hello Freedom asked on 2/2/2020
Big Rig Friendly? I see plenty of big rigs in the photos here on Campendium, but the official BLM website says "maxim...
Reviews of Tuttle Creek Campground 101 people have reviewed this location.
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“Solid, Stayed Overnight ”
Reviewed 4/29/2024
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Stayed overnight, solid camp site many spots available… arrived at night but felt plenty safe.. lots of other campers in nice rigs. Peaceful spot with picnic table, fire place and a couple bathrooms.
I’d love to come back for a longer stay!
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This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great Camp Spot In Alabama Hills”
Reviewed 4/23/2024
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 31 |
| RV Length: | 22' (Travel Trailer) |
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Since the closure of most boondocks sites in Alabama Hills, this is a pretty good option for those wanting to be somewhere remote overlooking the eastern sierras. There are no trees for any shade and there is a creek running in the middle of the campground, which attracts flies and mosquitoes. There are restrooms available in each sect... more
Since the closure of most boondocks sites in Alabama Hills, this is a pretty good option for those wanting to be somewhere remote overlooking the eastern sierras. There are no trees for any shade and there is a creek running in the middle of the campground, which attracts flies and mosquitoes. There are restrooms available in each section, but I didn’t use it. This was my fourth time staying here and remember the cellular connection for T-Mobile being better then. Recently the connection was spotty and constantly switched from one bar 5G, to one bar LTE, to no signal at all. Oh, some sites are definitely not leveled. In fact, site 31 was tilting to the right hard. Had to use a lot of my leveling blocks to make it even.
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Chance Jensen would stay here again
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“Beautiful Sites With Space and Views!”
Reviewed 4/14/2024
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| Site Number: | 8 |
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I arrived around 4 PM and there were plenty of sites available. The sites were clean and the views are amazing. It’s close to the freeway if you’re doing an overnight and to Lone Pine for supplies and restaurants. Verizon is strong in my peplink and I haven’t set up my Starlink, but it won’t be blocked by trees so my guess is it would ... more
I arrived around 4 PM and there were plenty of sites available. The sites were clean and the views are amazing. It’s close to the freeway if you’re doing an overnight and to Lone Pine for supplies and restaurants. Verizon is strong in my peplink and I haven’t set up my Starlink, but it won’t be blocked by trees so my guess is it would work well too. Great place to work from the road if you don’t need electric! And feels safe for a solo female traveler. Happy to be here!
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camper-915470 would stay here again
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“No services, but nice campground”
Reviewed 3/25/2024
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 12 |
| RV Length: | 28' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a basic and relatively clean campground. During the late fall and winter months there is no water and no dump, so you are essentially paying for just the spot. Some of the spots are a bit uneven, but with a little work you can level your camper/vehicle. The campground feels remote enough to enjoy nature with easy access to t... more
This is a basic and relatively clean campground. During the late fall and winter months there is no water and no dump, so you are essentially paying for just the spot. Some of the spots are a bit uneven, but with a little work you can level your camper/vehicle. The campground feels remote enough to enjoy nature with easy access to the town of Lone Pine for fuel/supplies/restaurants.
There are two loops at the campground. The best site is 53 - it's at the very tip of the second loop, large site with wonderful views and lots of privacy. However, our site (12) and most of the sites on the left side (4,6,8,9,10,11,12,14,16,17,18) in the first loop back up to a small creek that is nice to hear. In loop two the campsites that back up to the creek are 29,30,32,33, 35 ,37 (see https://www.summitpost.org/campground-map/892463). Likely the creek disappears in summer.
At the back of loop two, there is a trail that leads up into the mountains. It's a nice strenuous hike.
Bobbi would stay here again
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“Perfect Spot at the Base Of Mt Whitney!”
Reviewed 12/28/2023
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 26 |
| RV Length: | 17' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a great campground at the base of the mountains. Its spots are nicely separated so you get your individual experience, and it’s a relatively undeveloped campground so you also get more of a boondocking feel. The spots that are more level are along the creek itself, but the spots on the loops are the best views. I stayed 2 days ... more
This is a great campground at the base of the mountains. Its spots are nicely separated so you get your individual experience, and it’s a relatively undeveloped campground so you also get more of a boondocking feel. The spots that are more level are along the creek itself, but the spots on the loops are the best views. I stayed 2 days in spot #26 on the main loop and was able to use my leveling blocks just fine. For cell service I got 3 bars with Verizon on my cell phone and 3 bars with my T-Mobile hotspot… When I connected my WeBoost, they both pulled 4 bars LTE with fully streaming data. During the winter there is no water or dump station, and the fee is $10/night. Since Alabama Hills no longer has dispersed camping, this is a great alternate. WARNING: While Whitney Portal road is closed you have to be careful which road in you use. If you have a trailer DO NOT come in on Tuttle Creek Road from Whitney Portal as the road is 1 lane and very tricky with steep drops and tight curves with oncoming cars on a 1 lane road. For those towing, use Lubken Canyon Road. It’s still a little tricky as it narrows to 1 lane but it is far less of an issue!
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Surf2Trails would stay here again
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“Nice Place For A Few Days”
Reviewed 11/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Site Number: | 10 |
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Clean big sites, not close to your neighbors, clean pit toilets, trash cans, $10 a night
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camper-701143 would stay here again
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“Nice Campground”
Reviewed 11/11/2023
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 72 |
| RV Length: | 25' (Travel Trailer) |
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This is a nice campground with beautiful views and a friendly campground host. As seniors, we paid $5 a night. Other campers paid $10. During the winter months it is dry camping, so be prepared with water and a source of electricity, if desired. We called ahead of time and were informed that the water and dump station at the campgr... more
This is a nice campground with beautiful views and a friendly campground host. As seniors, we paid $5 a night. Other campers paid $10. During the winter months it is dry camping, so be prepared with water and a source of electricity, if desired. We called ahead of time and were informed that the water and dump station at the campground are seasonal and had been turned off on October 31. We were there in early November. We filled our water tank at the nearby Boulder Creek RV Resort for $10 before driving to Tuttle Creek. Unfortunately, Boulder Creek does not have a public dump station. As mentioned in other reviews, the main road into the Tuttle Creek campground--Whitney Portal Road--was badly damaged by a recent storm. We think it will be out of commission for at least a couple of years (as I write in November of 2023) because the damage was extensive. There are two alternate roads in and out of the campground, and neither is ideal. We chose to use Lubken Canyon Road, which includes a one lane section with very little shoulder for about a mile. That section of road is a straight shot, so you can see ahead and be alert for approaching vehicles. We were worried that we would meet someone towing a trailer who couldn't back up, so we left really early in the morning and got out without a problem.
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Suzannmac would stay here again
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“Detours in effect because road damage.”
Reviewed 11/7/2023
| Nightly rate: | $5 |
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| Days stayed: | 0 |
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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 mile... more
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.
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Mark would stay here again
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“Perfect October camping ”
Reviewed 10/21/2023
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| Site Number: | 42 |
| RV Length: | 26' (Travel Trailer) |
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First time to visit Tuttle Creek, have to say we are overwhelmed by the 360 degree views from our campsite. Arrived on a Thursday and found many open site top accommodate our 26' TT, by Friday evening it was 99% full. The Whitney Portal Rd coming in from Lone Pine is closed, expect to use the detour signs to get in. $ 10 per day fee... more
First time to visit Tuttle Creek, have to say we are overwhelmed by the 360 degree views from our campsite.
Arrived on a Thursday and found many open site top accommodate our 26' TT, by Friday evening it was 99% full.
The Whitney Portal Rd coming in from Lone Pine is closed, expect to use the detour signs to get in. $ 10 per day fee $ 5 if using senior discount. Mind to unpainted speed bump after turning onto the campground road they sneak up on you.
At the writing of this review the water and dump station is still open.
We would stay here again anytime in the area.
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Michael would stay here again
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“Beautiful Views, Creek Access, But Holy MOTHS! ”
Reviewed 6/14/2023
| Nightly rate: | $10 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
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Beautiful campground, our site was right on the creek with wonderful views, well spaced sites. But this place has SO MANY MOTHS! We have a travel trailer and we’re so careful about open and closing our door and they were still getting in somehow… I am not sure if they were crawling in through the slide of what… but don’t say I didn’t w... more
Beautiful campground, our site was right on the creek with wonderful views, well spaced sites. But this place has SO MANY MOTHS! We have a travel trailer and we’re so careful about open and closing our door and they were still getting in somehow… I am not sure if they were crawling in through the slide of what… but don’t say I didn’t warn ya!
Rava’s Adventures would stay here again
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noted 4/29/2021
Dump station is closed as of 4/29/2021. Was told it has been closed “for a while”
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Was in Lone Pine Oct 9, 2019, All of the BLM campgrounds were full. Had to find wide spot off road for the nite.
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Recreation
- fishing
- recreation trail
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
- pull thru
- view sites
Facilities
- dump station
- group sites
- horse corral
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
- water available
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