Onion Valley Campground

Area Status: Open

Onion Valley campground has 29 campsites and is located next to a stream. Sites up to 25 feet long. Firewood for sale in campground.

Onion Valley Area Campgrounds Guide (pdf)

At a Glance

Reservations:	www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) After Sept.15th: No reservations, first come-first serve only.
Fees:	$29.00 per night.
Usage:	Heavy
Restrictions:	Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Closest Towns:	Independence, CA
Water:	no potable water
Restroom:	Vault Toilet (3)
Operated By:	Concessionaire
Information Center:	Eastern Sierra Interagency Visitor Center, Lone Pine, CA, 760-876-6200

General Information

Directions:

From Highway 395, in Independence, CA:

Turn west on Market Street.
Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of in downtown Independence, at an elevation of about 9,600 feet.
The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.

General Notes:

Traveling in Bear Country

Historically, there has been a high level of bear activity at Onion Valley. A bear-proof locker is located at each site at Onion Valley Campground. All food and scented items must be stored in the lockers. All trash must be disposed of in the bear proof trash receptacles. Do not store food, trash or scented items in your vehicle.

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