Lower Grays Meadow Campground
Independence, California · 5,850 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 39 mi W: Land, 20 acres
At a glance
2 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 5,850 ft (1,783 m)5,850 ft1,783 m
Amenities
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About
Located 6 miles west of Independence, CA, on Onion Valley Road. Situated in an oak grove and next to Independence Creek. The campground has 52 campsites, some first-come, first-serve. Vault toilets, drinking water, and bear food storage lockers available.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
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Cell service at Lower Grays Meadow Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny67°50°
- ThuSunny66°50°
- FriSunny67°49°
- SatSunny68°49°
- SunSunny68°48°
Nearby camping
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Location and contact
Data from Overture Maps Foundation — Places, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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