Grays Meadows

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ReservableAccess

53Sites

40 ftMax rig

The place

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. Keep reading

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 highest peaks in the contiguous United States. The area is home to abundant wildlife, including black bear, mountain lions, mule deer, pine marten, pika and many species of fish and birds. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (602) 726-1102. Nearby Attractions Campers can enter the John Muir Wilderness , a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain, via nearby trails.

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

The sites · 53

Loop	Site	Type	Max rig	Electric	ADA
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	002	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	004	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	006	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	007	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	008	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	011	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	016	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	022	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	024	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	026	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	028	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	030	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	032	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	034	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	036	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	038	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	042	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	044	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	045	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	048	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	052	management	—	—
AREA GRAYS MEADOWS	XXX	management	40 ft	—
GRAY	001	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
GRAY	003	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	005	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	009	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	010	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	012	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	013	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	014	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
GRAY	015	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	017	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
GRAY	018	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
GRAY	019	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	020	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—	yes
GRAY	021	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—	yes
GRAY	023	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	025	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
GRAY	027	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
GRAY	029	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	031	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
GRAY	033	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	035	standard nonelectric	40 ft	—
GRAY	037	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	039	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	040	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	041	standard nonelectric	20 ft	—
GRAY	043	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	046	standard nonelectric	25 ft	—
GRAY	047	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
GRAY	049	standard nonelectric	30 ft	—
GRAY	050	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—
GRAY	051	standard nonelectric	35 ft	—

SRC · Recreation.gov RIDB full extract · 2026-08-23

Booking

183 daysBooking window before arrival

Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.

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SRC · Rules verified against recreation.gov · 2026-08-24

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This campground sits in CA-03. This member’s public-lands record →

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