Independence Creek Campground
Open year-round. Sites 16-29 are currently closed due to a damaged bridge; sites 1-15 remain accessible. Potable water is shut off during winter months. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica; first-come, first-served sites also available.
Extreme Heat Warning issued August 9 at 7:29AM PDT until August 9 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Las Vegas NV
* WHAT...Dangerously hot conditions with highs 110 to 120 degrees across the Mojave Desert. Highs 95 to 105 degrees across most of the southern Great Basin and Arizona Strip. Little to no overnight relief is expected, particularly in the Mojave Desert where lows of 80 to 95 degrees are forecast. This will result in Major-to-Extreme Heat Risk. * WHERE...Portions of northwest Arizona, southeast California, and south central and southern Nevada. * WHEN...Until 8 PM PDT /8 PM MST/ this evening. * IMPACTS...Heat related illnesses increase significantly during extreme heat events.
About
Independence Creek Campground sits along its namesake creek about a mile west of Independence, the Inyo County seat, at the base of Onion Valley Road in the Eastern Sierra. The campground provides a convenient base for exploring the region, with easy access to Highway 395 and proximity to both the John Muir Wilderness and Manzanar National Historic Site. The 29 single-family sites are spread along the creek banks, each equipped with a picnic table and fire ring/grill. Vault toilets are provided, and potable water is available seasonally (shut off during winter months). The gentle stream is regularly stocked with trout, making it popular with anglers; fishing season runs from the last Saturday in April through November 15, with a license required for ages 16 and up. Reservations can be made through ReserveAmerica, though first-come, first-served sites are also available. The campground is open year-round, though water service is limited to warmer months. Maximum group size is six people per site.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Independence, turn west on Market Street. Continue approximately 1 mile to the campground.
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 | $14 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 40ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| parks@inyocounty.us | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-5577 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
Availability
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