Onion Valley
Closed — Closed for winter. The campground typically operates from May through mid-October, with exact dates depending on snow conditions. After September 15, reservations are not accepted and sites become first-come, first-served.
Stay Limits, Parking, and Developed Recreation Site Use
This forest order was put in place to protect natural resources and promote public safety.
Reds Meadow Road Reconstruction Project
www.fs.usda.gov/r05/inyo/projects/reds-meadow-road-reconstruction
Wilderness Use Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the portions of the John Muir, Ansel Adams, Hoover, and Golden Trout Wildernesses located in the Inyo National Forest.
Mount Whitney Zone Access Restrictions
This forest order prohibits recreating in the Mount Whitney Zone to provide for public safety and protect natural resources.
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown on the Exhibits.
Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
This forest order prohibits campfires in portions of Golden Trout and Hoover Wilderness Areas that are located on the Inyo National Forest, as shown in the Exhibits.
Reds Meadow Road Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits being on the entirety of Reds Meadow Road to provide public safety during the 2025 reconstruction season.
ESCCRP Project Area Closure
This forest order prohibits access to roads affected by the ESCRRP project to provide for public safety while contractors perform forest health and fuels reduction work surrounding the Town of Mammoth Lakes and beyond.
Inn Fire Closure Order
This Forest Closure Order prohibits entrance into the Inn Fire Area Closure to protect public health and safety from environmental hazards, wildfire, and wildfire suppression operations.
Hot Creek Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating in Hot Creek within the Mammoth Ranger District.
Goat Prohibition Order
This Forest Order prohibits possessing or storing a goat within the Inyo National Forest Goat Prohibition Area.
Mammoth Mill Site Area and Trail Closure
This Forest Order prohibits recreating, entering or being in the Mammoth Mill Site Closure Area and the Mammoth Stamp Mill Trail.
B&B Mine Closure Order
This Forest Order prohibits recreating within the B&B Mine and Mill Site Closure Area.
Food and Refuse Storage Restrictions
This Forest Order prohibits food and refuse in locations in Exhibits A and C-J, unless stored in a bear-resistant container.
About
Situated at 9,200 feet elevation in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains, this campground offers 29 campsites nestled among lodgepole pines, aspens, and shrubs with a stream running alongside. The campground serves as a popular hub for hikers accessing the John Muir Wilderness through nearby Kearsarge Pass, Robinson Lake, and Golden Trout Lakes trailheads, with routes leading to alpine lakes, mountain peaks, and into Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The eastern Sierras provide exceptional trout fishing opportunities, with anglers targeting rainbow, brown, brook, and Alpers trout in Robinson Lake and nearby creeks. Wildlife is abundant, including black bears which frequently visit the campground, mountain lions, mule deer, pine martin, pika, and numerous bird species. Late spring and early summer bring colorful wildflower displays across the landscape. The campground features vault toilets and bear-proof food storage lockers at every site, which must be used due to high bear activity. Sites accommodate RVs up to 25 feet, and firewood is available for purchase. The location is 15 miles west of Independence via Onion Valley Road, which is typically open from May to November depending on snow conditions.
Directions
From Highway 395 in Independence, turn west on Market Street, which becomes Onion Valley Road. Follow Onion Valley Road for 15 miles west to the campground. The road is typically open from May to November depending on snow conditions.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| 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 | $31 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 25ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (760) 876-6200 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | None |
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