Best camping near Independence
46 campgrounds · 46 ranked · updated 2026-07-25 · off-season
Explore the best camping near Independence, California — every spot ranked by our conditions-aware Snoflo score: live conditions first, then visitor reviews and logged trips. Click a pin on the map for the score and what's driving it.
Showing the top 15 of 46 campgrounds · best 15 shown on the map
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#1
Grays Meadow
Prime
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Grays Meadow camping area, located in California, offers a peaceful and picturesque camping experience. This campground boasts several amenities to enhance your camping trip…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#2
Lower Grays Meadow Campground
Prime
2.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Lower Grays Meadow Campground is a picturesque camping destination located in the state of California. Nestled in the beautiful wilderness, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#3
Upper Grays Meadow Campground
Prime
3.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Upper Grays Meadow Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. Situated in the stunning Sierra Nevada Mountains, this campground offers a range of…
Why 100: 27 things to do within 15 mi
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#4
Independence Creek
Prime
4.4 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Independence Creek camping area, located in the state of California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. Situated in a beautiful natural setting, this campground…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#5
Independence Creek County Campground
Prime
4.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
The Independence Creek County Campground is a picturesque camping area located in the state of California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping…
Why 100: 28 things to do within 15 mi
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#6
Onion Valley
Prime
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Onion Valley camping area, located in the state of California, offers a serene and picturesque camping experience. This popular campground is nestled in the heart of the Sierra…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#7
Onion Valley Campground
Prime
4.9 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Onion Valley Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. This campground offers a range of amenities to enhance the camping experience. There are multiple…
Why 100: 20 things to do within 15 mi
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#8
Symmes Creek
Prime
5.0 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Symmes Creek Camping Area is a picturesque campground in the Sequoia National Forest, California. The campground is located on the banks of Symmes Creek, surrounded by stunning…
Why 100: 36 things to do within 15 mi
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#9
Anvil Camp
Prime
9.7 mi away
· Mild night · low 64°F· Comfortable day · high 85°F· No active weather warnings
Anvil Camp is a peaceful camping area located in the beautiful state of California. Situated amidst nature's wonders, this campground offers a range of amenities to ensure a…
Why 100: 38 things to do within 15 mi
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#10
Lone Pine
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
The Lone Pine camping area is located in the eastern Sierra Nevada Mountains of California and offers stunning views of the surrounding landscape. The campground is situated near…
Why 100: 44 things to do within 15 mi
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#11
Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
The Mt. Whitney Trailhead Campground is a popular camping area located in the state of California. Situated near the iconic Mt. Whitney, the campground offers a range of amenities…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#12
Ravine Campground
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Ravine Campground is a picturesque camping area located in California. The campground offers a variety of amenities to ensure a comfortable stay for campers. With beautiful…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#13
Whitney Portal
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Whitney Portal is a popular camping area located in the state of California. The campground offers a range of amenities to enhance visitors' experience. There are well-maintained…
Why 100: 46 things to do within 15 mi
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#14
Whitney Portal Campground
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Whitney Portal Campground is nestled in the picturesque Sierra Nevada Mountains in California. This campground offers campers a fantastic outdoor experience with a range of…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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#15
Whitney Portal Group Campground
Prime
16.5 mi away
· Mild night · low 53°F· Comfortable day · high 76°F· No active weather warnings
Whitney Portal Group Campground is located in the scenic state of California, situated near the base of Mount Whitney. This campground offers a serene camping experience amidst…
Why 100: 45 things to do within 15 mi
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Camping near Independence
The Independence area has 46 campgrounds on Snoflo, ranked by live conditions, visitor reviews, and logged trips — so the best, closest options rise to the top.
How we rank the best camping near Independence
How are these campgrounds ranked?
Each gets a daily Snoflo score blending live conditions, visitor review ratings, and logged trips. The order reflects what's best right now and re-ranks every day.
How often does it update?
Daily, as new conditions, reviews, and trips arrive — so "best right now" means right now.
What do the numbers on the map mean?
Each pin shows that spot's current Snoflo score; tap it for the breakdown and a link to the full report.