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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“Just beautiful!”
Reviewed 4/18/2019
| Nightly rate: | $6 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| RV Length: | 14' |
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Million dollar views for just $5 a night. We loved staying here as a base for exploring the Alabama Hills Area. You can’t beat strong Verizon LTE service coupled with incredible views of Lone Pine Peak and surrounding mountains. We stayed in late March so nights were cold but they have fire pits and the days were sunny and warm, gi... more
Million dollar views for just $5 a night. We loved staying here as a base for exploring the Alabama Hills Area. You can’t beat strong Verizon LTE service coupled with incredible views of Lone Pine Peak and surrounding mountains.
We stayed in late March so nights were cold but they have fire pits and the days were sunny and warm, giving us plenty of solar power to heat the trailer in the night.
Would stay again!
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lomyl would stay here again
This review is the opinion of a Campendium member and not of Campendium.com
“Great campground! ”
Reviewed 1/29/2019
| Nightly rate: | $2 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 61 |
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We were planning this campground as an overnight while heading to Death Valley...but we stayed for 4 days! The price above reflects our senior discount. This is a lovely, clean, quiet campground with large sites and gorgeous views. The stargazing at night was amazing. This is a convenient campsite for jumping off to explore the ar... more
We were planning this campground as an overnight while heading to Death Valley...but we stayed for 4 days! The price above reflects our senior discount. This is a lovely, clean, quiet campground with large sites and gorgeous views. The stargazing at night was amazing. This is a convenient campsite for jumping off to explore the area. Alabama Hills, Mt. Whitney, Manzanar, and the Western Movie museum. This does not disappoint!
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Karen T would stay here again
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“Can't get better IMHO”
Reviewed 10/10/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 1 |
| RV Length: | 21' (Class B) |
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We love the mountains, so this is a great spot for us, plus this section of 395 is one of my top 5 areas in the country. Just a short distance from town choose boondocking in Alabama Hills, or stay here for 8 bucks. Great site, amazing views, camp host was super cool,....
Don't camp here, it sucks.
oursomedayisnow would stay here again
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“Great stopover ”
Reviewed 8/28/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 6 |
| Site Number: | 17 & 6 |
| RV Length: | 31' |
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Stopped here after leaving Mammoth Lakes. We only planned to stay 1 night but ended up staying 6 days. This is a BLM Campground. Has potable water, pit toilet restrooms that are super clean. The great thing as a stopover is that this camp has an rv dump site with a fee of only $5. Camp is high desert but has a flowing creek running th... more
Stopped here after leaving Mammoth Lakes. We only planned to stay 1 night but ended up staying 6 days. This is a BLM Campground. Has potable water, pit toilet restrooms that are super clean. The great thing as a stopover is that this camp has an rv dump site with a fee of only $5. Camp is high desert but has a flowing creek running through it. Views of Mount Whitney are truly breathtaking, especially with a full moon!
I’m not normally a desert camper, although we’ve done a bit, but I would definitely stay here again.
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Dave would stay here again
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“Hidden Gem”
Reviewed 7/15/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 21 |
| RV Length: | 22' |
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Tuttle Creek is a great spot along Hwy 395. We camped in a pull through site, which was nice since we were towing a vehicle. There is not a bad view in this place like others have previously said. It did get pretty hot during the day, but cooled off nicely at night. The night sky is spectacular! There were maybe 5 other rvs/tent campe... more
Tuttle Creek is a great spot along Hwy 395. We camped in a pull through site, which was nice since we were towing a vehicle. There is not a bad view in this place like others have previously said. It did get pretty hot during the day, but cooled off nicely at night. The night sky is spectacular! There were maybe 5 other rvs/tent campers when we were here.
Added bonuses: dump station, potable water and fantastic cell service.
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“Unobstructed views and clear night skies.....”
Reviewed 4/13/2018
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 60 |
| RV Length: | 35' (Class A) |
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After a few days bathing in the stunning views of the Alabama Hills, we chose to have a slow re-entry back into the "real" world with a stop at Tuttle Creek. The campground was a perfect stop for us as it was nearly empty, the sites are large and spread out, the vault toilets were exceptionally clean and there were fresh water spigots.... more
After a few days bathing in the stunning views of the Alabama Hills, we chose to have a slow re-entry back into the "real" world with a stop at Tuttle Creek. The campground was a perfect stop for us as it was nearly empty, the sites are large and spread out, the vault toilets were exceptionally clean and there were fresh water spigots. Plus at $8.00 per night ($4.00 with a Golden Age Pass) it was a bargain.
Although we had driven through Tuttle Creek in the past we had never stayed here with our rig. We definitely would stay here again. The campground has a paved road in, you gotta go slow due to a half dozen speed bumps and than becomes a well maintained dirt road. You will have two campground loops to choose from. We chose the southern end of the campground for the views. Each site had a wonderful view of the Inyo Mountains to the east, the Owens Dry Lake Bed to the south, the Sierra Nevadas to the west and the Alabama Hills to the north. A whole different perspective here, yet only a few miles from the Hills. We were fortunate to have clear nights so the starlit skies were brilliant.
Our campsite was facing the Owens Dry Lake Bed, so we had clear high desert view and great walking for us and our dogs. Sites on the creek were also nice, offering the constant soothing sound of the creek. Very few sites were level, but with minimal use of levelers will get you to that sweet spot. There are no shade trees, great for solar, bad for heat relief. It was perfect for us as it was not hot in late March. The wind did come up during the day, but gusts were mild and the wind subsided in the afternoon. The dump cost $5.00 to use, a fee if you camp there or not, but a side note...the water nozzle did not fit our standard hose. We were fortunate to have a 5 gallon bucket to fill up to rinse our sewer hose and that worked well.
Michael & Imkelina would stay here again
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“Loved it!”
Reviewed 2/23/2018
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 75 |
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The nearby Alabama Hills were packed and had constant traffic on the dirt roads so we moved here after rejecting the very cramped and crowded Lone Pine campground. Tuttle creek was nearly empty and a terrific bargain at $8. Clean pit potties and the dog and boy child had a blast in the creek. Amazing views, lots of space in and between... more
The nearby Alabama Hills were packed and had constant traffic on the dirt roads so we moved here after rejecting the very cramped and crowded Lone Pine campground. Tuttle creek was nearly empty and a terrific bargain at $8. Clean pit potties and the dog and boy child had a blast in the creek. Amazing views, lots of space in and between sites.
TerraFirma would stay here again
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“Spectacular Views”
Reviewed 1/3/2018
| Nightly rate: | $4 |
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| Days stayed: | 14 |
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This campground does not have a bad spot. The views are spectacular no matter where you are. We have a 36ft 5th wheel and had no problem finding a level site. Bathrooms where clean and water was available in one location. The hiking trails are numerous and you can easily drive to Mt. Whitney base parking. We enjoyed driving thro... more
This campground does not have a bad spot. The views are spectacular no matter where you are. We have a 36ft 5th wheel and had no problem finding a level site. Bathrooms where clean and water was available in one location.
The hiking trails are numerous and you can easily drive to Mt. Whitney base parking. We enjoyed driving through the Alabama Hills and the movie museum in Lone Pine is definitely worth a visit.
We where there in September and the nights where in the 40's and days in the 70's.
You can't beat the price with the senior discount only $4 a night!
Cell reception is full bars too!
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The Nomadic Nutritionist would stay here again
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“Beautiful views, great campsites with great signal at a very cheap price!”
Reviewed 10/24/2017
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 4 |
| Site Number: | 53 |
| RV Length: | 35' |
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After 5 days of making do with bad unreliable signal in the Alabama Hills, we moved here for the work week and were very happy with this great campground. Clean restrooms, water, beautiful sites with large fire rings and views of the Sierras! Site 53 is higher up at the back of the campground and nicely isolated from the others.
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Road it up would stay here again
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“Affordable, Clean Restrooms”
Reviewed 10/15/2017
| Nightly rate: | $8 |
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| Days stayed: | 2 |
| Site Number: | 39 |
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Looks like the price per night went up in August 2017, from the fabulous $5.00 to $8.00 a night. Still a bargain! This is our 3rd stay here. Like the extra long parking spots for our RV and a car. Everyone was pretty friendly, but neighbor that moved into site next to us before our second night didn't bother leashing their dogs... more
Looks like the price per night went up in August 2017, from the fabulous $5.00 to $8.00 a night. Still a bargain! This is our 3rd stay here.
Like the extra long parking spots for our RV and a car.
Everyone was pretty friendly, but neighbor that moved into site next to us before our second night didn't bother leashing their dogs. Our dog was not happy!
SylviaK 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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