Grays Meadow Campground is located on Onion Valley Road in the Inyo National Forest, 6 miles west of Independence. The campground is divided into two sections, Upper and Lower. Visitors to the campground enjoy fishing in nearby Independence Creek, visiting area attractions, and most often hiking into the Sierra from trailhead at the end of the road. After a little more than a mile, hikers begin to pass a series of scenic lakes. The trail continues over Kearsarge Pass into Kings Canyon National Park.
Lower Grays Meadow Campground has 52 campsites near Independence Creek and Upper Grays Meadow Campground has an additional 35 campsites. Thirty-one campsites can be reserved ahead of time, while a good number are set aside as first-come, first-served sites. All of the sites can accommodate RVs, trailers, and tents. Some campsites have good shade from oaks while others are more open. Campsites #10, 12, 13, 14, 40, 41, 46 and 51 are nearest to the creek.
| Grays Meadow Campground Basics | |
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| Grays Meadow Campground Location: | Onion Valley Road, 6 miles west of Independence on Highway 395 |
| Elevation: | 6,100 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | 231 miles north of Los Angeles From Bakersfield - 191 miles |
| Number of Campsites: | 87 |
| Camping Season: | Late April through October, depending on snow. |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $7 per night |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Recreation Resource Management for Inyo National Forest |
| Information - Inyo NF, Bishop | (760) 873-2400 |
| Reservations for Grays Meadow Campground | |
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| Reservations available | Reservations can be made for camping dates whenever the campground is open. Reservations are available from 4 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. Some sites are available first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 34 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | #14, 17, 20, and 21 |
| Fees: | $32 per night |
| Reservations: | Grays Meadow Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Grays Meadow Campground Amenities | |
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| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, vault toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Grays Meadow Campground: |
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Upper Grays Meadow Campground
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
Lower Grays Meadow Campground
South of Mammoth Lakes are a number of wonderful camping areas along the Eastern Sierra. Among them are Convict Lake, Rock Creek, Sabrina Lake, South Lake, and Big Pine. Campers at Grays Meadow Campground may enjoy visiting some of these places.
