Grays Meadows
Grays Meadows is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.76889, -118.29500
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 760-937-6070
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Grays Meadows
Overview 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. Recreation 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. Facilities 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. Natural Features Grays Meadows Campground offers a wandering creek, both sunny and shaded campsites and a high-desert landscape. It sits at an elevation 6,100 ft. and is bordered on the west by Mt. Williamson and Mt. Whitney, the hig
Cell coverage
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BLM · 17 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 91 designated routes (32 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Upper Grays Meadow Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Grays Meadow Campground | National forest campground | 1.0 mi | — | — |
| Lower Grays Meadow Campground | Private campground | 1.0 mi | $25 | — |
| Onion Valley Campground | Private campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Onion Valley Campground | National forest campground | 2.5 mi | — | — |
| Onion Valley | National forest campground | 2.8 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.