$31
Onion Valley
Closed for the season
Total sites: 10
Booking Window: 6 months
Booking Window: 6 months
9,605 ft
50°F
41°F
41°F
no signal
Inyo National Forest › Mt. Whitney Ranger District › California
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Onion Valley Campground, CA - Latest Reviews, Photos & Campground Map
Onion Valley Campground is located in the Mt. Whitney Ranger District, Inyo National Forest (4 hrs 5 min northeast of Porterville, CA) with an elevation of 9,605 feet. There are a total of 10 campsites including 2 tent-only sites. The campground is normally open from mid May to mid October. 8 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 16 and 25 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Prices start at $27.00 per night. Activities include fishing, horseback riding, hiking trails.
Campsite Reviews (184)
4.2 out of 5
| 5 star | 59% | |
| 4 star | 22% | |
| 3 star | 5% | |
| 2 star | 5% | |
| 1 star | 7% |
@GeorgeH6468277 · Camped on Oct 10, 2025 at Campsite #2
Campsite # 2 is probably the best site as it is secluded and gives a feeling of camping in the back country. Very clean facilities, bathrooms which campers maintain with respect to other campers and hikers. The views are breathtaking!
@GaryZ9508741 · Camped on Oct 9, 2025
Great campground for a high sierra feel with car camping convenience. Solid hikes are available to nearby lakes and Kearsarge Pass.
@ChrisT3416096 · Camped on Oct 6, 2025
Campsites here are very small. Not very accommodating for large families. Restrooms were clean! Easy access to trail heads. Overall its a very scenic campground.
@MonicaF9297E7E · Camped on Sep 26, 2025 at Campsite #27
Amazing views!
@AnkitG387C971B · Camped on Sep 22, 2025
Everything was great but if I were to do it again I would probably opt for one of the drive-in spots.
@BryanR3871518 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025
a beautiful sanctuary. I love it. great fishing too. "In every walk with nature, one receives far more than he seeks"
@CaitlinG3DF507 · Camped on Sep 19, 2025
amazing views, campsite was well maintained, required a short walk through other campsites to get to
@TomH4673678 · Camped on Sep 17, 2025 at Campsite #20
The sites are small but scenic. No water but clean bathrooms.
@LiisaHD1800A39 · Camped on Sep 16, 2025
Site 28 is misrepresented on recreation.gov as having a 25 foot driveway when it actually has none. We had a choice of either parking in the parking lot below the site (since we sleep in our minivan that wasn't appealing) or negotiating a steep hillside to get the van into the site - barely squeezing between the lovely tree in the site and a fixed trash can. Couldn't really tell if that was legal or not but since nobody attends the campground we didn't get called out for it. Perhaps once upon a time it had a 25 foot driveway from above but certainly not now... once again, with no camp host probably nobody ever bothers to update the info. We counted on that long driveway to have another van in the same site with us, and they instead were able to grab a site that appeared to be unreserved for the 2 nights we were there. Onion Valley is an amazing place to be able to drive into and car camp, but many of the sites are really funky in their layout so beware.
@ThomasH6812009 · Camped on Sep 12, 2025
Off the beaten path and up a winding road...Absolutely stunning
@BarrettS13FBDE · Camped on Sep 11, 2025
Took 2 of my daughters on their first backpacking trip and the Onion Valley was a magical first experience. Good trailhead facilities and lots of hike route options for us in the Valley!
@ShannonK949408 · Camped on Sep 7, 2025
some camp sites not marked well, not enough parking
@AmandaJB9637A0 · Camped on Sep 5, 2025 at Campsite #2
Very secluded spot despite being right next to the parking lot. Plenty of room for our 3person tent.
@RichardH338463 · Camped on Sep 3, 2025
Relaxing peaceful stay at Onion Valley Campground. Well maintained camp site and toilet facilities.
@MargaretS19398 · Camped on Sep 2, 2025 at Campsite #15
Nice campsites, clean, private and well spaced apart , good restrooms, but no water from the spigots. There was a close by stream to pump and filter water.
@BrookeN6B84F92 · Camped on Sep 1, 2025
We had a wonderful time at the Onion Valley campsite for three nights, with a great view of the hiker's parking lot! Watching all the hikers come on and off the trail was a highlight to the morning and evening. We hiked to Robinson Lake, which was a great (and strenuous hike for us) day!
@PeterG8163131 · Camped on Aug 29, 2025
phenomenal views, trail access and well maintained. Access to water if you have filters. We had one issue that should be cited just so that they are aware to fix - The first night a mouse got into my site's (006) Bear Vault - luckily our group booked two, so that solved the issue, and also luckily the mouse (or whatever) only was interested in one oreo cliff bar (Mickey got taste). I believe he squished in through a part of the floor that was raised on the back left of the vault (I was very diligent about treating the unit like a fridge, and when I emptied it out after the discovery, it was empty - so whatever got it - got in and out on its own) I'll attach pictures for reference so the team can address.
@SaiedE60D1A605 · Camped on Aug 25, 2025
Three days of rain and thunderstorm ruined my tent rain fly and hiking plans !! Love the campground though. Will return.
@AngieP89BDC9E8 · Camped on Aug 22, 2025
Beautiful place to go relax with family.
@SusanO7374358 · Camped on Aug 18, 2025
Beautiful campground. Well maintained and clean. Picnic tables were a little warped at most sites, but that didnt interfere.
@LawrenceB17391 · Camped on Aug 12, 2025 at Campsite #3
Would be nice to have water. All else was great.
@KarleighAEAAFF · Camped on Aug 10, 2025
Spot 26 was one of the best camping spots in the campground. The spot was relatively level and there was plenty of room for our 18 ft campervan, three tents, and a couple chairs (plus the permanent picnic table and bear box). The other amenities were as-advertised, no running water but there was a stream nearby. And there were trash cans, so we did not have to haul away all of our trash. The road to get to this area is steep and winding, but paved. The views from the top are incredible and the campground is accessible to lots of cool hiking.
@SergioMBDF5B80 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025
It's a beautiful area with amazing hikes! The campground has both shaded and non at all sites as well as parking for some spots & others you have to walk in which isn't too bad or far...Kearsarge Pass is the main attraction if you can handle it ;) Robinson Lake trail is a tough li'l hike up to a beautiful li'l lake and scenery...
@EdwardM9946642 · Camped on Aug 10, 2025 at Campsite #4
Great location, but no running water.
@HarveyK98FD9EE · Camped on Aug 7, 2025 at Campsite #29
Toilet facility (no water) was clean and not too smelly.
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