Grays Meadows Campground

One of the best camp spots for dry camping in the area. A short drive from Independence and a 15-20 minute drive from Lone Pine makes I easier in case you forgot something or if you want to go eat at a restaurant. The spot had great fishing and a beautiful stream running through it. I camped in my 35' trailer which had barely enough room for the spot I chose. There are no hook ups. Water only. No dump site and vaulted toilets. Additionally the camp hosts were extremely helpful and nice. Also the vaulted toilets we're immaculate. Cleanest toilets I had ever seen in any camp site. As a word of caution the wind did pick up around 5 every night so if it starts make sure to tie things down. It definitely can blow pretty hard.

I’ve been coming here with my family for the past few years and it’s always a great memorable experience. Restrooms are always clean and satisfactory. Hiking trails are close by but you have to drive up the mountain.

Went early August and Temps were great, tons of shade trees, bathrooms were extremely clean. Very quiet and a great place to camp. My 2 issues were no fish (well at the time I went) nobody in my camp or anyone I talked to didn't catch any fish. The other, were the roads were overgrown with trees and if your in a class a its going to get some scratches

Note there's a lower and upper Grays Meadows campgrounds. Upper has a bit more tree coverage and larger pools of creek water. There was no upper camp host. The west section of upper has a very tight narrow turn around so walk in first if you have an over 20ft trailer or RV. The east side has better access for even 30ft+ units. A step up from independence creek CG but still nothing compared to the BIG trees and alpine stream campgrounds up the mountain near Whitney Portal.

The camp hosts were very friendly. We were the resupply point for some friends hiking along the John Muir Trail and wanted to stay somewhere close. We didn't know what to expect as we have never stayed at this campsite before. The camp sites, and restrooms, were clean and well taken care of; and the easy access to Onion Valley Creek was very nice. We caught a total of 5 rainbow trout in the creek, but had to throw one back due to the size. Overall, we were very pleased with our experience at Gray's Meadows Campground, and would definitely go back.