Independence Creek Campground California
Independence Creek Overview
Independence Creek campground has 25 single-family campsites along the banks of Independence Creek. Approximately half are along the road (south of the creek) and the others located north of the creek. The campground is about a mile west of the town of Independence.
The campground is open year round. Amenities include potable (drinking) water, vault toilets and trash collection (dumpsters). Each campsite also has a gravel parking spur, table, fire ring and grate. You can also purchase firewood and supplies from stores in town. Cell service is fair in the area.
Outdoor recreation in the area includes fishing, hiking, biking, backpacking, picnicking and wildlife viewing. The Eastern California Museum is nearby and also the Manzanar Japanese American Internet Camp National Historic Site.
Other campgrounds in the area include Onion Valley and Upper Grays Meadow and Lower Gray Meadow.
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Amenities
- BBQ Grills
- Campsite Tables
- Cell Service Fair
- Comfort Station
- Drinking Water
- Dumpsters
- Fire Pit
- Fire Rings
- Grills
- Pets OK
- Picnic Tables
- Restrooms (Vault Toilets)
- Trash Collection
Activities
- Biking
- Bird Watching
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Historic Sites
- Mountain Biking
- Nature Trails
- Photography
- Picnicking
- Stargazing
- Wildlife Viewing
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Campsite Types
- Camper Van
- Primitive
- RV
- Tent
- Trailer
# of Campsites:
25
Campsite Vehicle Size:
20ft. to 40ft.
Season:
Year Round
Elevation:
3,940
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A great place for an overnight stay. Never gets full. Can be hot in the summer, but there’s a nice stream running thru the campground.