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Grays Meadows Campground is a quiet, well‑kept riverside site with clean vault toilets and attentive, friendly camp hosts who maintain the grounds. Sites sit along Independence/Onion Valley Creek with shade trees and pleasant creek access; fishing is commonly available but can be inconsistent. The campground is dry camping (water only, no hookups or dump) and is a short drive to Independence and Lone Pine for supplies or dining. Expect some evening wind and variable site access — upper and lower loops differ in tree cover and water pools, and larger RVs may face low branches or tight turns on approach.

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📖 About This Campground

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. The facility consists of an upper and lower campground. The creek borders one side; sites 10, 12, 13, 14, 40, 41, 46 and 51 are closest to the water. Most of the campground is located in a large oak grove, providing shade. The area is frequented by bears so campers must store food in the bear-proof lockers provided on-site. Firewood is available for purchase at the campground. Majestic mountain scenery and challenging trails draw campers to the Onion Valley area for hiking and horseback riding. The well-known and demanding Shepherd Pass Trail, which can be reached just west of Grays Meadows Campground, heads up to alpine lakes and the high peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. Independence Creek is regularly stocked with trophy-size rainbow trout. Anglers flock to the creek for its early trout fishing season, which starts the first weekend in March, ahead of much of the area.

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