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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“Great for a primitive camp”
Reviewed 4/25/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 42 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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Gorgeous (in a primitive way) location with panoramic views of Mt. Whitney and surrounding peaks. We went "in-between storms in the Sierra" in mid-April and expected the place to be nearly empty so we were starting to panic when we arrived after an 8-hour drive to find the first loop completely full! Fortunately, we found a dozen or s... more
Gorgeous (in a primitive way) location with panoramic views of Mt. Whitney and surrounding peaks.
We went "in-between storms in the Sierra" in mid-April and expected the place to be nearly empty so we were starting to panic when we arrived after an 8-hour drive to find the first loop completely full! Fortunately, we found a dozen or so sites still available in the other two loops. There were hurricane-force winds on 395 that day so maybe more people than normal pulled in to get away from it (needless to say, the campground, which is completely open was also extremely windy for 2 of our 3 days there.)
The sites are all decently sized, but some are more level than others.
There were some reports that the road into the park was of concern... not really. True, it's like a mile of 1-way road, but there are a few turnouts and, more importantly, as the road is simply crossing the desert, the entire expanse is in sight the whole time so you have plenty of warning if someone is coming. It's not like you're going around blind corners on the side of a cliff. The numerous, aggressive speed bumps are much more of a nuisance than the narrow road.
The vault toilets were very clean and not once did I even get a whiff of foul odor. The whole campground was exceptionally clean (if dirt can be clean!). It seems the people that come here tend to be very responsible and respectful. We saw no loud or obnoxious campers (but then, it was so windy, it would be hard to tell!)
Water is rare. There is a faucet at the entrance by the dump station but I didn't check to see if it was potable. Our loop had one faucet and I expected to see a "don't fill your tanks" sign on it, but there wasn't, so we quickly stopped and grabbed 15 gallons or so.
The surrounding Alabama Hills are ruggedly beautiful, especially during the golden hour. The dirt roads are in good condition and just about any car should be able to go to the Arches trailhead off of Movie Rd. (Though many of the side trails require a higher-clearance vehicle)
The town of Lone Pine is only a 10-minute drive away. The Movie Museum was fun. Gas and food were on the expensive side, but I've seen worse. The Park Service visitor center outside of town is very nice. Manzanar is a must-do historic site about 20 miles from camp.
Whitney Portal Rd is right next to camp and leads you up to the trailhead and other interesting attractions up Mt. Whitney, but both times we tried to go, the road was closed for work. The guy said to come back after 3:00 - we came back at 4:15 - he was gone, but the road was still closed. Drat. Major disappointment there, but at least I still came home with some great photos of other things.
I got basic LTE on my Sprint-based phone but my wife got nothing on her Visible (old Verizon network based).
It's hard to give a primitive camp a full 5-stars, but it probably deserves it for the scenery and low cost.
Jeff&Wendy would stay here again
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“Pretty views, easy and clean site”
Reviewed 4/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 33 |
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Alabama hills is undergoing some restoration and the lone pine campground wasn’t open when we pulled up, so checked out Tuttle Creek and glad we did. For only $8 you get a nice sized site, fire pit and table. Solid Verizon cell service throughout. We arrived 4/1 and the weather was perfect, a little windy but nice most of the time. Vie... more
Alabama hills is undergoing some restoration and the lone pine campground wasn’t open when we pulled up, so checked out Tuttle Creek and glad we did. For only $8 you get a nice sized site, fire pit and table. Solid Verizon cell service throughout. We arrived 4/1 and the weather was perfect, a little windy but nice most of the time. Views are awesome and my dog loved playing in the little creek running through the campground. I was concerned at first about neighbors feeling close but it was honestly so peaceful and the sites each maintained a nice level of privacy. Everyone else camping there were very quiet and nice. Would definitely return!
Alex would stay here again
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“so nice”
Reviewed 4/3/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Travel Trailer) |
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Stayed here in mid-March 2022 during the week. It was very nice and quiet. Many people come just
for 1 night and go first thing in AM. Got a little windy one day. No hook ups at all so basically paid boondocking. To level my camper, I had to get a little creative. Overall, all good with no drama.
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Peter would stay here again
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“Site 11 had a great view out the windshield of Mt Whitney.”
Reviewed 3/20/2022
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 11 |
| RV Length: | 33' (Class A) |
Overall Rating
Site 11 is plenty deep for most any rig. My 33' moho + Ranger p/u had 10' to spare. Very unlevel side to side and back to front. Most sites I saw were not much better. Take your time and find one that is good for your rig. I had plenty of solar on the 1 clear day with portable 2 100w panels. and don't forget to find Lathe Arch just pa... more
Site 11 is plenty deep for most any rig. My 33' moho + Ranger p/u had 10' to spare. Very unlevel side to side and back to front. Most sites I saw were not much better. Take your time and find one that is good for your rig. I had plenty of solar on the 1 clear day with portable 2 100w panels. and don't forget to find Lathe Arch just past (going ccw) the Mobius Arch.--a cute little thing :) Lots of vacant sites mid week, but Fri PM they all filled up. It looks like one of the Pay to Dump fixtures has been added to the dump station. It was covered up when I left--so I can't be sure. Water flow was being tested--but I don't think it was left on. There are signs at the frost-frees that it is non-potable water! My stay ended on a Fri, so I needed to leave Sat AM. A BLM Ranger advised me to be out of the c/g by 7am to avoid folks entering with an RV. The road in is very narrow with few pullouts. No way can 2 rvs pass in most places, and with a towed I could not back up. Minus 1 star only becuz of the narrow road.
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Ron would stay here again
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“Ideal CG”
Reviewed 3/11/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 40' (Toy Hauler Fifth Wheel) |
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Tuttle Creek is pretty much an ideal campground… large spots with lots of room between sites, beautiful views, easy to access (not far from town), and big rig friendly. We stayed during February, so the water was turned off and the dump station was closed, but there were trash cans available, pit toilets, and a camp host on site. Sit... more
Tuttle Creek is pretty much an ideal campground… large spots with lots of room between sites, beautiful views, easy to access (not far from town), and big rig friendly. We stayed during February, so the water was turned off and the dump station was closed, but there were trash cans available, pit toilets, and a camp host on site. Sites are FCFS, and while it was wide open on Tuesday, unsurprisingly, it was less so on Friday afternoon. There are many sites that will accommodate any size RV, but they vary immensely in levelness (bring plenty of blocks).
Verizon worked great, without a booster, and there is so much room for walking our dog.
If ever in the area, we’d definitely stay here again.
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Meanderings would stay here again
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“Great Base Camp to Explore Alabama Hills”
Reviewed 3/6/2022
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 5 |
| RV Length: | 36' (Fifth Wheel) |
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In this video, we give a tour of Tuttle Creek Campground and the best campsites. Tuttle Creek Campground is administered by the BLM and is located near Lone Pine California and the Alabama Hills Recreation and National Scenic Area. Many of the campsites at the Tuttle Creek Campground are not level. We show you the few campsites that... more
In this video, we give a tour of Tuttle Creek Campground and the best campsites. Tuttle Creek Campground is administered by the BLM and is located near Lone Pine California and the Alabama Hills Recreation and National Scenic Area. Many of the campsites at the Tuttle Creek Campground are not level. We show you the few campsites that will accommodate a big rig and where you may be able to level your RV. Verizon cellular service clocked in at 20.1 Mbps download speed and 0.89 Mbps upload speed. AT&T cellular service clocked in at 54.7 Mbps download speed and 4.87 Mbps upload speed. T-Mobile cellular service clocked in at 3.37 Mbps download speed and 0.92 Mbps upload speed.
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LivingOurDreamNow would stay here again
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“Everything you could want in dry campground ”
Reviewed 2/19/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 6 |
| RV Length: | 27' (Travel Trailer) |
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What a great experience here! We set up in site 6 with the creek right behind us. Our dog enjoyed swimming in the deep sections. The site took some effort, but we did get level. It's winter, so the water fill and dump station are closed. The large trash bins were a nice convenience. Each site is equipped with a concrete picnic table, a... more
What a great experience here! We set up in site 6 with the creek right behind us. Our dog enjoyed swimming in the deep sections. The site took some effort, but we did get level. It's winter, so the water fill and dump station are closed. The large trash bins were a nice convenience. Each site is equipped with a concrete picnic table, a large deep fire ring, and a lantern pole. We had great Verizon & TMobile which we needed since we work from the road. We don't typically stay in campgrounds, as we prefer to boondock. This was a great experience even with lots of other campers around. Everyone was respectful and the sites are well spaced.
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LauraH would stay here again
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“Amazing ”
Reviewed 2/7/2022
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 14 |
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Worths the shot. Good att coverage. Restrooms insanely clean
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Tide would stay here again
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“Beautiful Spot”
Reviewed 12/26/2021
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 19' (Class B) |
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Tuttle Creek ran right through my site for a cool vibe. It was a very quiet winter night on a flat spot. Was able to stream content and keep in touch via Verizon. Trash bins are ample and at the entrance/exit. Can’t wait to come back and spend more time. A great affordable option now that the BLM is cutting back on access to the Alabam... more
Tuttle Creek ran right through my site for a cool vibe. It was a very quiet winter night on a flat spot. Was able to stream content and keep in touch via Verizon. Trash bins are ample and at the entrance/exit. Can’t wait to come back and spend more time. A great affordable option now that the BLM is cutting back on access to the Alabama Hills.
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Edge_of_the_West would stay here again
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“Beautiful view!”
Reviewed 11/16/2021
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 3 |
| Site Number: | 72 |
| RV Length: | 34' (Travel Trailer) |
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Campground is wonderful and we had our entire loop to ourselves for the most part. Stepped down to 4 stars due to the dump station being closed and the water being turned off. We started to setup in 70 and decided it was so unlevel that we were getting into sketchy territory so we jumped to 72, still pretty unlevel but everyone is will... more
Campground is wonderful and we had our entire loop to ourselves for the most part. Stepped down to 4 stars due to the dump station being closed and the water being turned off. We started to setup in 70 and decided it was so unlevel that we were getting into sketchy territory so we jumped to 72, still pretty unlevel but everyone is willing to stay in the trailer! Half price for senior and access pass holders.
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Livinontallulahtime would stay here again
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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
Pets
- pets
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