Grays Meadows
Independence, California · 6,883 ft · In Inyo National Forest
Photos: Local staff
Wildfire 38 mi W: Land, 20 acres
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 6,883 ft (2,098 m)6,883 ft2,098 m
Sites31
Grays Meadows lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 001Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 003Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 005Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 009Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- 010Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- 012Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- 013Standard · up to 6 people25 ft
- 014Standard · accessible · up to 6 people40 ft
- 015Standard · up to 6 people30 ft
- 017Standard · accessible · up to 6 people40 ft
Showing 10 of 31 · by site number
From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 22 staff entries left out.
Amenities
From Overture Maps Foundation — Places, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · Correct
- ADA accessible
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
Grays Meadows Campground is situated along Independence Creek in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Its location on the creek and proximity to the rugged John Muir Wilderness make it a popular hub for hikers, anglers, spring skiers and snowboarders.
Opening and closing dates may be dependent on weather conditions.Recreation
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Cell service
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- AT&T5G · 4G LTE
- T-Mobile5G · 4G LTE
Cell service at Grays Meadows: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny53°44°
- WedSunny67°50°
- ThuSunny66°50°
- FriSunny67°49°
- SatSunny68°49°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapUpper Grays Meadow Campground
Public Land · 270 ft · Independence
Lower Grays Meadow Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Independence
Lower Grays Meadow Campground
Public Land · 0.2 mi · Independence
3 more within 25 mi
4 OpenStreetMap entries in Independence share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
- 5.3 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 6.6 mi
Wheelbarrow Camp
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
- 6.8 mi
Anvil Camp
Independence, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 8.1 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 8.3 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 8.8 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
Location and contact
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