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Onion Valley
9 mi southwest of Independence, CA · Verizon 4G · AT&T 5G · T-Mobile 5G
About Onion Valley
This quiet campground is set amidst breathtaking scenery of rugged mountain peaks, thick forests and waterfalls in the Onion Valley area of the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains. Its location on the creek and proximity to the John Muir Wilderness make it a popular hub for hikers, anglers, photographers and those who want to relax in a peaceful, natural setting. Majestic scenery and challenging trails draw campers to the Onion Valley area for hiking and horseback riding. The campground is near Kearsarge Pass, Robinson Lake and Golden Trout Lakes Trailheads, which access several alpine lakes and mountain peaks within the John Muir Wilderness, as well as Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Park. The eastern Sierras are also known for exceptional trout fishing. From the campground, anglers can try for rainbow, brown, brook and Alpers trout in Robinson Lake and a nearby creek. The campground is…
- Fees: $29.00 per night.
- Managed by: Inyo National Forest, FS
- Where: 9 mi southwest of Independence, CA · 36.77472, -118.34556
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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, Jul, Aug (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Kearsarge Pass | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 4.8 mi |
| Golden Trout Lake | Hiking | 0.1 mi | 2.0 mi |
| Onion Valley Pack Station | Horse | 0.2 mi | 0.3 mi |
| Robinson Basin | Hiking | 0.4 mi | 1.3 mi |
| Matlock Lake | Hiking | 0.8 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Golden Trout Lake North Spur | Hiking | 0.9 mi | 0.9 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: 18.9 mi
Water fill-up: 18.9 mi
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