Onion Valley

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Inyo National Forest

Campground · USDA Forest Service · Inyo National Forest Fees: $29.00 per night. Status: closed Reservations: www.recreation.gov or call 1-877-444-6777 (International 518-885-3639 or TDD 877-833-6777) After Sept.15th: No reservations, first come-first serve only. Overview 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. Recreation 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… Getting there: The campground is 13 miles west of the town of Independence, California. Take U.S. Highway 395 to Independence. Turn west on Market Street, which turns into Onion Valley Road. Follow Onion Valley Road for 13 miles to the campground. Rules: Active bear area, bear boxes are provided and must be used (typical bear box size 48" x 30" x 36"). Phone: 760-937-6070 Official page: https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232077 Source: Recreation.gov, USDA Forest Service. Fees and seasons change; check the official page before you go. Photos: USFS, RRM