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Tuttle Creek Campground
BLMBureau of Land Management — California · Alabama Hills
| Agency | BLMBureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Area | Alabama Hills |
| Location | California · Alabama Hills · 36.56500, -118.12700 · Map |
| Sites | 82 public sites counted from the federal listing — 82 standard nonelectric |
| Getting a site | Reservable — the federal listing marks this campground as taking reservations. Some sites or seasons may still be first-come; the listing’s own words are below. |
| Hookups | Electric at 0 of 82 sites Water hookups at 0 of 82 sites Sewer hookups at 0 of 82 sites Full hookups (all three at one site) at 0 of 82 sites Counted site by site from affirmative reports in the federal record. A site with no report is not counted either way. |
| Max RV length | Not reported in the federal data |
| Months open | Not in federal data — the federal listing does not publish a season for this campground. Check the official description below or Recreation.gov. |
| Fees | Not reported — the federal listing carries no fee description for this campground. |
| Pets | Allowed at 4 sites, as reported |
| Accessible sites | 3 marked accessible in the listing |
Check availability & book on Recreation.gov →
This site takes no reservations and shows no live availability. Source: Recreation.gov (RIDB export pulled November 5, 2026); this listing was last updated in the federal record on 2026-06-02.
From the official listing
Overview $12.00 per site per night. No reservations. Open all year.
Tuttle Creek Campground offers 81 RV/tent sites, with ten pull-through trailer spaces, maximum recommended RV length is 30 feet. All sites include a fire pit, picnic table and a lantern holder. No hook-up. Potable water is available seasonally. Dump station fee is $12.00, no passes accepted, closed in winter. Closest amenities are 5 miles northeast in Lone Pine.
One group site is available for $35.00 per night. The group camping area is approximately the size of four sites combined, with six picnic tables and four fire pits. Tent camping will accommodate up to 15 people comfortably. RV and trailer space within the group site is limited to approximately four. Adjacent sites may be rented upon arrival. Please call for group site reservations (760) 872-5000.
Two horse corrals are available for $12.00 per night, including the associated site. Weed-free hay is required. Reservations accepted.
Camping for a period longer than 14 days at any one campground, not to exceed 28 days per calendar year for all Bishop Field Office campgrounds, is prohibited without the written permission from the Field Office Manager.
A California Campfire Permit is not required for fires within established fire rings in developed campgrounds. Seasonal fire restrictions may prohibit campfires during periods of high fire danger. Please check the BLM’s website for information on current fire restrictions or call the Bishop Field Office at (760) 872-5000.
Off Highway Vehicle Regulations
Visitors are responsible for knowing area rules and regulations. The regulations are enforceable under U.S. Code of Federal Regulations and violations are punishable with fines up to $1,000 and/or imprisonment for not longer than 12 months.
Within the campgrounds, all motor vehicles must adhere to the 10 mph speed limit. No motor vehicle shall exceed 15 mph within 50 feet of any campground, campsite, or concentration of people or animals.
Emergency Information:
In case of an emergency, call 9-1-1
Inyo County Sheriff (760) 873-7887
Mono County Sheriff (760) 932-7549
Private Lands
Surrounding the BLM lands throughout the Bishop Field Office Resource Management Area is land owned by the Los Angeles Department of Water and Power or private landowners. Please obey signs and stay on trails. Please respect the rights of private landowners and signs posted in these areas.
Directions, from the listing
DIRECTIONS:
From Highway 395, drive 3.5 miles west of Lone Pine on Whitney Portal Road, then 1.5 miles south on Horseshow Meadow Road, follow signs to the campground.
Nearest federal campgrounds
4 mi straight-line · LONE PINE CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceWhitney Portal
6 mi straight-line · LONE PINE CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceGrays Meadows
17 mi straight-line · CaliforniaFSU.S. Forest ServiceOnion Valley
19 mi straight-line · CaliforniaNPSNational Park ServiceCold Springs Campground (CA)
28 mi straight-line · Three Rivers California
Trip Card — Tuttle Creek Campground
California · Alabama Hills
| Agency | BLM · Bureau of Land Management |
|---|---|
| Location | California · Alabama Hills |
| Fees | Not reported in the federal data |
| Getting a site | Reservable |
| Hookups | None reported |
| Max RV | Not reported |
| Months open | Not in federal data |
| Sites | 82 sites |
Book: recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/10004620 · Source: Recreation.gov, pulled November 5, 2026. Facility details come from federal recreation data and may be out of date — this site takes no reservations and shows no live availability; confirm details and book through Recreation.gov or the managing agency.