Movie Road Sites 41-42

Tucked away in the north Alabama Hills are designated campsites 41 and 42. Although not near the iconic movie sites along Movie Road, these two campsites offer a nice private camping experience while still being only a stone's throw away. The road surface to the first site (41) is easily managed by any vehicle, but to reach the second, the road is rough and rocky, requiring high clearance.

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 popularity of the area, 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:

41: is easily accessed via a packed dirt trail, providing a small amount of flat ground for only 1-2 vehicles and ground tents.

42: Large trailers and long vehicles (RVs, Sprinter vans, or long-bed pickups) may find trouble reaching this site with its tighter S-bend in the rocks, and high clearance is recommended. The ground is fairly uneven, although there is a large plot of dirt to situate yourself and up to three other rigs.

Both sites have great views of the eastern Sierras and the rocks of the Alabama Hills.