Horseshoe Meadows Sites 5-6

This quick out-and-back spur leads to the Alabama Hills Recreation Area designated sites 5-6. It is out of the central area and will be less busy, but the Eastern Sierras are so big that you will still have views of them from these sites. The road is suitable for any 2WD vehicle.

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. 

Below is a brief description of each site:

• 5: It is spacious, flat, and suitable for a couple of vehicles with ground tents. However, it is directly on the side of the road.
• 6: It is spacious, flat on one half and slanted on the other, further from the road, and nestled up against large sandstone structures. Larger RVs or trailers could have problems accessing it.