Onion Valley
Independence, California · 9,596 ft · In Inyo National Forest
Photos: USFS
Wildfire 35 mi W: Land, 20 acres
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 9,596 ft (2,925 m)9,596 ft2,925 m
Loops3
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 1 staff entry left out. Loop names are trimmed and merged.
Amenities
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · Correct
- Campfires allowed
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About
Overview
This quiet campground is set amidst breathtaking scenery of rugged mountain peaks, thick forests and waterfalls in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains.
Its location on the creek and proximity to the John Muir Wilderness make it a popular hub for hikers, anglers, photographers and those who want to relax in a peaceful, natural setting.Recreation
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, Recreation.gov — campground rate cards, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit
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Cell service at Onion Valley: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny51°33°
- ThuSunny49°33°
- FriSunny50°31°
- SatSunny51°32°
- SunSunny51°30°
Nearby camping
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Upper Grays Meadow Campground
Public Land · 3.1 mi · Independence
Grays Meadows
Public Land · 3.2 mi · Independence
Lower Grays Meadow Campground
Public Land · 3.4 mi · Independence
3 more within 25 mi
3 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.
- 4.1 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 4.5 mi
Wheelbarrow Camp
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
- 5.9 mi
Anvil Camp
Independence, CA · On U.S. Forest Service land · Inyo National Forest
- 6.3 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
- 6.5 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
- 8.2 mi
Camp site
Independence, CA · On National Park Service land · Kings Canyon National Park
Location and contact
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