Independence Creek Campground operates as a county-managed facility positioned one mile off Highway 395 at the base of Onion Valley Road. The campground accommodates RVs up to 31 feet with full hookups including electric, water, and sewer connections at $14 per night. A small creek runs through the property, with sites on the far side providing mountain views toward the Eastern Sierra range.
The facility features fire pits, picnic tables, and vault toilets that campers report as clean and well-maintained. Payment requires advance reservations through an app system, as no on-site payment options exist for late arrivals. Sites sit fairly close together among big trees, creating a mix of open and forested terrain. The location serves as a convenient base for accessing campgrounds near Independence or reaching nearby trailheads up Onion Valley Road.
Description
This small, family friendly campground is located on the banks of Independence Creek, just a half mile outside the town of Independence, the Inyo County seat. The Eastern California Museum is nearby, and the Manzanar Japanese American Internment Camp, which is now a National Historic Site, is just six miles away. The gentle stream is regularly stocked with trout, and the surrounding open land can be explored on foot, bike and on ATVs traveling on existing dirt roads. A paved road provides access to Onion Valley, a striking Sierra landscape where a short hike leads to the John Muir Wilderness, dozens of high Sierra lakes and access to the Pacific Crest and John Muir trails.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Potable water.
- Wildlife frequently visits the area, keep your food stored in a safe place.
- RV septic removal available.
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
Warning 1 Alert is In Effect
There is 1 alert for this campground. Camp safely!
**EASTERN SIERRA WINDS + UNATTENDED CAMPSIRES = WILDFIRES** - **Always EXPECT WIND in the Eastern Sierra** - **Put out your campfire at night and before you leave during the day** - **Never Walk away from hot embers or coals** - **Wind can reignite them, potentially burning down your camp and much more** - **YOU ARE RESPONSIBLE for your wildfire* *Under California Penal Code 542 You can be prosecuted and if you found guilty, you can be fined or jailed recklessly allowing a campfire to become a wildfire.**
RV Road Trip Guides
Location
Public CampgroundIndependence Creek Campground is located in California
Directions
Via U.S. 395, turn west in Independence on Market Street, 1-mile to campground.
Address
1360 N. Main St.
Bishop, CA 93514
Coordinates
36.7975306 N
118.20683036 W
Connectivity
T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/21/26
VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/21/26- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/21/26
Connectivity
- T-Mobile5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 8 usersLast on 4/21/26
- VerizonLTESome CoverageVerified by 7 usersLast on 4/21/26
- AT&T5GExcellent CoverageVerified by 4 usersLast on 4/21/26
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Reservable
- Electric Hookups
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires
For Vehicles
- Sewer Hookups
- Water Hookups
- 30 Amp Hookups
- 50 Amp Hookups
Drive Time
- 2 hrs 42 min from Bakersfield, CA
- 3 hrs 44 min from Visalia, CA
- 3 hrs 52 min from Hanford, CA
- 4 hrs 14 min from Fresno, CA
