Onion Valley Campground
Alta, California · 4,800 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
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Wildfire 40 mi NE: Bull, 1,529 acres, 98% contained
At a glance
3 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 4,800 ft (1,463 m)4,800 ft1,463 m
- Land
- Tahoe National Forest
U.S. Forest Service
Amenities
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About
Onion Valley Campground is located on a beautiful creek in a remote location on a beautiful meadow. It is shaded by cedar, pine, and fir trees and is a pleasant escape.
Fees: Overnight Use:
From USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
Cell service
Report signal- Verizon4G LTE
- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Onion Valley Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny69°55°
- ThuSunny72°57°
- FriSunny75°54°
- SatSunny70°51°
- SunSunny65°48°
Nearby camping
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Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
Data from USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites
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