Grays Meadow Campgrounds / Independence Area

Campground Name: Grays Meadow (upper and lower    Area: Independence

Administered by: Inyo National Forest / Mt. Whitney Ranger District map

Season Length: The camp grounds are open from March 16 to October 15 subject to weather conditions.

Contact: Inyo National Forest.  http://www.fs.fed.us/r5/inyo/  760-873-2400

Number of sites: 52

Fee: $13

RV sites:  Yes   RV’s up to: 34 feet    

Toilets: Flush    Water: Yes      Picnic tables and fire grills

Nearest town: Independence

Nearby facilities: Independence

Nearby fishing: Independence Creek; Onion Valley Trailhead to wilderness lakes (See Highway 395 Fishing Category)

Reservations: Reservations are accepted. For reservable campsites, contact the National Recreation Reservation Center at http://www.recreation.gov or call them at 1-877-444-6777 or http://www.recreation.gov/. 1-877-444-6777 or http://www.ReserveUSA.com

Additional information:  Pets must be kept on a leash.

Directions: Grays Meadow Campground is located 6 miles west of town. From U.S. 395 turn west on Market Street (Onion Valley Road). Proceed past the County campground on the west edge of town and follow the road for 6 miles.

Map courtesy of mytopo.com.