Grays Meadows
Open for camping with full amenities and fees from late April through mid-October. Some sites are reservable via Recreation.gov while others remain first-come, first-served. The campground remains open in winter with limited amenities and no fee, weather permitting.
National Forest System Roads
Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
Juniper Bike Trail Area Closure
To provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work for the Forest Trail.
About
Grays Meadows Campground is situated along Independence Creek in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, 6 miles west of Independence, California. At an elevation of 6,100 feet, the campground is bordered by Mt. Williamson and Mt. Whitney, the two highest peaks in the contiguous United States. The high-desert landscape features both sunny and shaded sites among an oak grove. The campground serves as a popular hub for hikers, anglers, and backcountry enthusiasts. Independence Creek is regularly stocked with trophy-size rainbow trout, with the fishing season starting the first weekend in March. The Shepherd Pass Trail, accessible just west of the campground, leads to alpine lakes and the high peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. This is an active bear area. Bear-proof food storage lockers (48"×30"×36") are provided at each site and their use is mandatory. Security teams patrol during periods of high bear activity. Quiet hours are observed from 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m.
Directions
From Independence, CA, take U.S. Highway 395 to Market Street. Turn west on Market Street (which becomes Onion Valley Road) and continue 6 miles. The first gate accesses sites 36-52; the second gate is 0.25 miles further and accesses sites 1-35.
Amenities
| Water | Yes |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 40ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 876-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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