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Grays Meadows
6 mi southwest of Independence, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Grays Meadows
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. 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. The facility consists of an upper and lower…
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 6 mi southwest of Independence, CA · 36.76889, -118.295
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Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Nov–Apr.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| FR 13S107 | ATV road | 0.7 mi | 1.2 mi |
| FR 13S108 | ATV road | 0.8 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Gray's Meadow Fisherman | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Sardine Lake | Horse | 2.1 mi | 6.5 mi |
| Robinson Basin | Hiking | 2.3 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Onion Valley Pack Station | Horse | 2.4 mi | 0.3 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
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From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Dump station: 16.9 mi
Water fill-up: 16.9 mi