Best RV Parks & Resorts near Independence, CA
Several RV parks dot the Eastern Sierra region near Independence, California, providing convenient bases for exploring the area. Boulder Creek RV Resort in Lone Pine offers year-round full hookup sites with 30/50 amp service, featuring pull-through options that accommodate big rigs. Just south of Independence, Lake Olancha RV Park provides 50 sites with electric, water, and sewer hookups, along with both 30-amp and 50-amp service options. Highlands RV Park in Bishop, about 40 miles north of Independence, maintains level gravel sites with full hookups and is open all year. "Highlands RV park is pretty cool. They offer many pull through spots and the back-in ones are located along the perimeter of the park," notes one RV traveler who appreciated the well-maintained concrete slabs with picnic tables.
Cell service varies throughout the region, with stronger signals typically available closer to towns. Most RV parks near Independence offer sanitary dump stations, though some charge additional fees for this service. Goodale Creek Campground, located in Independence itself, accommodates RVs but provides no hookups and operates seasonally from mid-April through November. The mountain roads leading to some campgrounds involve elevation changes and occasional tight turns, so larger motorhomes should verify access conditions before arrival. Pet policies are generally accommodating, with most RV parks allowing dogs, though some enforce breed or size restrictions. During peak travel seasons (summer and fall), advance reservations are strongly recommended as these Eastern Sierra RV parks fill quickly due to their proximity to popular outdoor destinations.
