Horseshoe Meadows Sites 2-4

This spur south of the main Alabama Hills Recreation Area leads to dispersed campsites 2-4. It is an out-and-back route suitable for any vehicle and smaller trailers. As you drive in, the impressive Eastern Sierras are clearly visible. Being out of the main areas of Movie Flats, anticipate less traffic.

About the camping on this route:

All dispersed camping is designated to a specific site and requires a permit. A permit can be obtained online or at the Eastern Sierra Visitor Center or kiosks located on Movie Road and the main entry point in Lone Pine. Permits need to be signed and displayed on your dashboard. 

The BLM has created a map showing the site numbers. However, those numbers are not used in the field, but each site is clearly marked with either a camping allowed or no camping allowed symbol on a clearly visible sign. Please be aware that all sites are first come, first served, and a permit does not guarantee you will find a site. Due to the area's popularity, it is best to arrive early. 

There are six portable restrooms throughout Alabama Hills. If you do not want to drive or walk to one, you must bring your own system to pack out human waste. 

About the sites:

• 2: Is large and suitable for a trailer or a few vehicles. The ground is flat, and a large outcropping of sandstone will block the view to the north.
• 3: Just off the trail, the ground has sporadic rocks, and there is nearby vegetation. It is large enough for a vehicle with a trailer.
• 4: A small site at the end that can hold one vehicle with one tent. The ground is slightly slanted.