Horseshoe Meadows Sites 9-10

Located south of Movie Flat, Horseshoe Meadows hosts 10 of the designated campsites allowed in the area. This spur is the furthest north along Horseshoe Flats and contains sites 9 and 10. The road to reach these sites is rather bumpy and rough, but nothing that a stock high clearance vehicle can't handle.

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. 

Below is a brief description of each site on this route:

• 9: is located on the eastern side of the trail, butted up against a large rock, with room for two vehicles and ground tents.
• 10: is just across the trail and is similar in size. Neither site is very protected from the sun or elements, and they are within earshot of each other, but they would make decent sites if the bulk of the Movie Flats sites were already taken.