Taboose Creek Campground
Open year-round. Water well is operational. Reservations available through ReserveAmerica; first-come, first-served sites also available. Campfires allowed in designated fire rings only.
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
Taboose Creek Campground sits at the eastern base of Taboose Pass in the Owens Valley, providing access to the John Muir Wilderness and the high Sierra backcountry. The campground features 35 sites spread along Taboose Creek, each equipped with a table, grill, and fire ring. Vault toilets and potable water from a recently repaired well serve the facility. The campground accommodates RVs up to 45 feet and operates on a combination of reservations through ReserveAmerica and first-come, first-served availability. Automated pay stations accept credit cards or cash. Stream fishing is available directly from the campground, with the season running from the last Saturday in April through November 15. This is a primitive campground with no hookups, showers, or dump station. Campers should be prepared for a rustic experience at an elevation that serves as the jumping-off point for Taboose Pass, one of the steeper but less-traveled routes into Kings Canyon National Park.
Directions
From U.S. 395, travel 14 miles north of Independence. Turn west on Taboose Creek Road and continue 2 miles 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 | 60ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | Yes |
| Pull Through Sites | Yes |
Contact
| parks@inyocounty.us | |
| Phone | +1 (760) 873-5577 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | Yes |
| Verizon | Yes |
| T-Mobile | Yes |
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