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Onion Valley Campground

Its 29 sites are reservable through Recreation.gov, and camping costs Single Site: $31 per night. Onion Valley Campground is a National Forest campground near Independence, California.

Reservable: Recreation.gov

National Forest · Independence, California

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Onion Valley. Photo: USFS, via Recreation.gov, Public domain (US federal government work)

National Forest
Managed by
None
Hookups
25 ft
Max RV length

Getting a site

Managed by
National Forest
Reservations
Recreation.gov Book a site
Fee
Single Site: $31 per night

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Sites and hookups

Total sites
29
Tent sites
10
Walk-in sites
13
Hookups
None
Max RV length
25 ft
Site driveways
Back-in
  • ✓ Toilets
  • ✓ Pets allowed
  • ✕ Potable water

On site: Toilets and pets allowed. No potable water.

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Campsites

29 sites in 3 loops; the longest takes a 25 ft vehicle. Every site below links to its own page on Recreation.gov, where it is booked. Official site list and booking on recreation.gov.

Book
002 DRV Standard nonelectric 16 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop DRV, site 002
003 DRV Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Yes Book loop DRV, site 003
004 DRV Standard nonelectric 16 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop DRV, site 004
011 DRV Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop DRV, site 011
012 DRV Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop DRV, site 012
015 DRV Standard nonelectric 16 ft Back-in Not on record No Full Book loop DRV, site 015
020 DRV Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop DRV, site 020
027 DRV Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop DRV, site 027
016 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONIO, site 016
018 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop ONIO, site 018
019 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop ONIO, site 019
021 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONIO, site 021
022 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop ONIO, site 022
024 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONIO, site 024
025 ONIO Walk to Not on record Not on record Not on record No Full Book loop ONIO, site 025
029 ONIO Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONIO, site 029
001 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 001
005 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 005
006 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 006
007 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 007
008 ONION Tent only nonelectric Not on record Not on record Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 008
009 ONION Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 009
010 ONION Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 010
013 ONION Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 013
014 ONION Standard nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 014
017 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 017
023 ONION Tent only nonelectric Not on record Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 023
026 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 026
028 ONION Tent only nonelectric 25 ft Back-in Not on record No Not on record Book loop ONION, site 028

Data source: Recreation.gov , accessed 2026-09-30. Site details are Recreation.gov's own per-site listing and can differ from the campground-wide facts above.

Rules

Pets
Allowed

Source: recreation.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

Access and cell service

Elevation
9,178 ft

36.7718, -118.3406 in Inyo. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Onion Valley Campground?

Sites at Onion Valley Campground are reserved through Recreation.gov (https://www.recreation.gov/camping/campgrounds/232077).

How much does it cost to camp at Onion Valley Campground?

Camping at Onion Valley Campground costs Single Site: $31 per night.

How many campsites does Onion Valley Campground have?

Onion Valley Campground has 29 campsites, including 10 tent sites and 13 walk-in sites.

Does Onion Valley Campground have RV hookups?

No. Onion Valley Campground has no hookups. The longest rig allowed is 25 feet.

Are there pull-through sites at Onion Valley Campground?

Recreation.gov lists no pull-through sites at Onion Valley Campground; 20 sites with a stated driveway are back-in or parallel.

Is there drinking water at Onion Valley Campground?

No. Onion Valley Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.

Are dogs allowed at Onion Valley Campground?

Yes, pets are allowed at Onion Valley Campground.

Who manages Onion Valley Campground?

Onion Valley Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

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More campgrounds: camping near Independence and campgrounds in Inyo.

Sources

  • apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
  • recreation.gov (reservationSystem, reservationSystemName, reservationUrl, maxRvLengthFt, drivewayType, petsAllowed, sites, campsites, hookups), accessed 2026-09-30
  • epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01

Photo credits

Reservable: Recreation.gov Single Site: $31 per night
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