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This small, intimate campground on the banks of a mountain stream in the Sierra foothills. It's a quick trip to the famous Alabama Hills, where more than 400 movies have been shot, from classics such as "Gunga Din" to recent hits like "Ironman." Further up a paved road is Mt. Whitney, the tallest peak in the continental US. Located just one mile from the amenities in the town of Lone Pine, which is also home to the Lone Pine Museum of Western Film, and ten miles north on US 395 from the Manzanar Japanese American Internment Camp, which is now National Historic Site. There is ample access to open lands for hunting, hiking, climbing, bicycle riding, ATVs. Potable water is available. |
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Via U.S. 395, turn west in Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, 1-mile to Tuttle Creek Road, turn south to campground entrance. |
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Portagee Joe Campground |
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1100051 |
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http://www.reserveamerica.com/campsiteSearch.do?contractCode=INYO&parkId=1100051&cmp=39-32--joewils |
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Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov . Wildlife frequently visits the area, keep your food stored in a safe place. RV septic removal available. |
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CAMPING, FISHING, HIKING, ATV RIDING, RCCK CLIMBING |