
Campgrounds in Independence, CA
9 campgrounds in and around Independence, California. Check open sites for your dates.
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Independence has 2 campgrounds, with 7 more within 25 miles. 2 list full hookups and 5 list sites of 40 ft or longer. You book through Recreation.gov and Hipcamp.
RV camping near Independence
campgrounds near Independence
Parks in Independence first, then everything within 25 miles, nearest first (straight-line distance).
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50 amp, pull-through and rig length come from each park's listing. With dates, Full hookups means an open full-hookup site for your stay; parks without availability data use their listing.
9 of 9 parks ·
Whitney Portal
Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395
Big Pine Canyon
Big Pine Creek Campground
Upper Sage Flat
Things to do near Independence
Tours and activities from Viator; you book with Viator.
Manzanar National Historic Site · about 7 mi
From the National Park Service · 7 mi away, Manzanar National Historic Site

1-2 Hours
The site is open during daylight hours, see it on foot or via the 3.2 mile driving tour road.

1-2 Hours
At home or at Manzanar, becoming a junior ranger is a great way to learn about the stories of Manzanar.

1-2 Hours
Walk through one of the 36 Blocks of Manzanar to feel what life would have been like here during WWII.
Source: National Park Service (Manzanar National Historic Site). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks · about 9 mi
From the National Park Service · 9 mi away, Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks

1-2 Hours
Explore Paradise Canyon in the Foothills of Sequoia National Park. This gentle trail parallels Paradise Creek, taking you past waterfalls and pools.

1-2 Hours
This short trail connects the Old Lodgepole Road with the Wolverton Parking area. This steep hillside route requires considerable control for downhill travel when skiing away from…

5-75 Minutes
This visitor center is one mile past the Ash Mountain entrance station along the Generals Highway. Stop here for information, maps, books, gifts, and restrooms. Browse exhibits…
Source: National Park Service (Sequoia & Kings Canyon National Parks). Photos link to nps.gov and are credited to their photographers.
Upcoming ranger programs and events
- Sign of the Times (Foothills Area) · Nov 8, Nov 14, Nov 15 +4 more · 10:00 AM–11:00 AM · Free
Sequoia Entrance Sign (0.25 miles from Three Rivers entrance station)
- Stories in Stone (Foothills Area) · Nov 8, Nov 14, Nov 15 +4 more · 02:00 PM–03:00 PM · Free
Hospital Rock Picnic Area
- Get to Know Sequoias (Grant Grove Area) · Nov 8, Nov 15, Nov 22 +1 more · 11:00 AM–11:30 AM · Free
Meet at the base of the General Grant Tree.
- Ranger's Choice Talk (Grant Grove Area) · Nov 8, Nov 9, Nov 10 +17 more · 02:00 PM–02:30 PM · Free
Bradley Meadow Benches in Grant Grove Village, across from Kings Canyon Visitor Center
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A few good questions
How many campgrounds are in Independence?
2 campgrounds in Independence, and 9 counting everything within 25 miles.
Which campgrounds near Independence have full hookups?
2 of them list water, electric and sewer at the site.
Can I bring a big rig to Independence?
5 parks within 25 miles list sites of 40 ft or longer (up to 60 ft), and 3 list pull-through sites.
What's near Independence?
Kings Canyon National Park (about 26 miles, straight-line), Sequoia National Park (about 36 miles, straight-line) and Death Valley National Park (about 80 miles, straight-line).
How much do campgrounds near Independence cost?
Of the 7 parks that list a nightly rate, the middle starting price is about $29 a night. The park's own site has the final price for your dates.
Destinations near Independence
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All 9 campgrounds near Independence
Most popular first.
- Whitney Portal · Lone Pine, CA · up to 35 ft
- Upper Sage Flat · Big Pine, CA · up to 35 ft
- Onion Valley · Independence, CA · up to 25 ft
- Lone Pine · Lone Pine, CA · up to 40 ft
- Grays Meadows · Independence, CA · up to 40 ft
- Big Pine Creek Campground · Big Pine, CA · up to 45 ft
- Big Pine Canyon · Big Pine, CA · up to 35 ft
- Boulder Creek RV Resort on Hwy 395 · Lone Pine, CA · full hookups, up to 60 ft
- Aberdeen Resort · Independence, CA · full hookups, up to 45 ft




















