Onion Valley Campground
USFS · Campground · Fee
Fast facts
- Cost
- Fee charged
- Managed by
- USFS
- Type
- Campground
- Hours
- Quiet hours are 10:00 p.m. until 6:00 a.m.
- Reservations
- recreation.gov
- Coordinates
- 36.7718, -118.3406
- Last verified
- September 18, 2026
About this place
Onion Valley campground is located at 9,000 ft. elevation surrounded by pine and fir trees. It has 29 campsites and is located next to a stream. Sites up to 25 feet long. Firewood for sale in the campground. Vault toilets and bear food storage lockers available.
From the USFS.Official page
Is Onion Valley Campground free?
No. Onion Valley Campground charges a fee. It is managed by the USFS. Sites are reservable through recreation.gov.
How do I get to Onion Valley Campground?
From Highway 395, in Independence, CA: Turn west on Market Street. Onion Valley is about 15 miles west of Independence, at an elevation of about 9,600 feet. The road is usually open from May to November, depending on snow conditions.
What are the rules at Onion Valley Campground?
Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36").
Nearby
- ONION VALLEY0.3 mi
- GRAYS MEADOWS2.5 mi
- Grays Meadow Campground3.2 mi
- Mt. Whitney Trailhead Ravine Campground13.9 mi
- WHITNEY PORTAL14.0 mi
- Whitney Portal Group Campground14.0 mi
- Whitney Portal Campground14.0 mi
- Lone Pine Campground14.0 mi
No other services within 50 mi on the record.
SourceData from the USFS. Last synced September 18, 2026. Community reports and photos are submitted by travelers and are not verified by the agency.
