CampgroundHidden gem

Grays Meadows Campground

Independence, California

Shady creek-side campground in an oak grove on Onion Valley Road.

Price
Check Recreation.gov
Booking
Best to book

Grays Meadows sits on Independence Creek, with upper and lower sections and several sites right on the water. Most of the camp is under oaks, so shade is good. It is on the road up to Onion Valley, so it is a handy lower-elevation base.

Good to know

  • Bear lockers are provided and must be used
  • Firewood is sold on site
  • Two pets per site, on a leash
Best time
Spring and autumn
Open
Dates depend on weather
Getting there
Sealed road off Highway 395
Vehicles
Campervans fine
Dogs
Dogs on a lead

Facilities

  • Fire pits
  • Toilets
  • Drinking water

Data: Roadtrip. Things change: check opening times, prices and rules before you go.

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