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Lost Claim
Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fan...
From $25/night
Cherry Valley
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of ...
From $33/night
Pines Stanislaus
Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus ...
From $25/night
Pines Group Stanislaus
Pines Group Campground is located 15 miles from Yosemite National Park, making it a great base for families and friends to explore both Yosemite and nearby wilderness areas in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground welcomes pets, provided they...
Castle Air Museum RV Park
From $35/night
Pinecrest
Pinecrest features a large campground by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and recreation cabins. The campground caters to all ag...
From $40/night
Meadowview Campground
IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE— RESERVATIONS REQUIREDBeginning Summer 2026, ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations during peak season.Peak Season: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day WeekendThese sites were previo...
From $38/night
Rainbow Basin/owl Canyon Campground
Overview Rainbow Basin Natural Area is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern with outstanding views and geological and paleontological features.. Many visitors come to see exciting multi-colored rock formations and walk the scenic canyons. A ...
Kcl Campground
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis, we do not take reservations. Twelve campsites (two are elevated ADA compliant), with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and ADA compliant vault toilet. Electricy and drinking water is no...
Quail Run Ranch
From $20/night
Selby Campground
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. Thirteen campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and a wheelchair accessible vault toilet. Electricity and drinking water is not available. There is no garbage service, plea...
Tuttletown Recreation Area
Tuttletown Recreation Area, located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River, features a large 12,500-acre reservoir known for its rich gold history and scenic Foothill Oak Woodlands. Popular activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and wil...
From $18/night
Silver Creek
Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
From $38/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground
Silver Valley Campground is situated in the Calveras Ranger District near Lake Alpine, surrounded by timber and close to trailheads. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis for early openings and late closings, depending on weather conditi...
From $32/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information...
From $32/night
Rivers Edge RV Park and Campground
From $45/night
Glory Hole Recreation Area
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the C...
From $18/night
American Canyon Campground
American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas. The only motorized...
Indian Creek Campground (CA)
Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Indian Creek Campground is CLOSED at this time and will remain closed until the area can be made safe for public access and facilities can be rebuilt. Updated Press Release . I...
From $20/night
Sawtooth Canyon Campground
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also know by its nickname “New Jack City,” is located approximately 3 miles west of California Highway 247 and 20 mile south of Barstow, California. In this “Limited” use area there are many different recreation activit...
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Lost Claim
Lost Claim attracts families and friends with its convenient location, just 15 miles from the northwest Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. Deemed as an ideal base camp, visitors can explore not only Yosemite, but also the fan...
From $25/night
Cherry Valley
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada, camping at Cherry Valley campground offers many beautiful sights. It is located in a forest of mixed conifers about 1.5 miles northeast of Cherry Valley Dam, 1 hour east of Tuolumne City, 1 hour northeast of ...
From $33/night
Pines Stanislaus
Pines Campground is conveniently located, just 15 miles from the Yosemite National Park boundary in northern California. It is an ideal base camp for visitors to explore not only Yosemite, but also the fantastic wilderness areas within Stanislaus ...
From $25/night
Pines Group Stanislaus
Pines Group Campground is located 15 miles from Yosemite National Park, making it a great base for families and friends to explore both Yosemite and nearby wilderness areas in Stanislaus National Forest. The campground welcomes pets, provided they...
Castle Air Museum RV Park
From $35/night
Pinecrest
Pinecrest features a large campground by Pinecrest Lake, just 30 miles east of Sonora, at an elevation of 5600 feet. The area includes a day-use beach and a marina, a small shopping center and recreation cabins. The campground caters to all ag...
From $40/night
Meadowview Campground
IMPORTANT CAMPGROUND UPDATE— RESERVATIONS REQUIREDBeginning Summer 2026, ALL CAMPSITES at Meadowview Campground will require advance reservations during peak season.Peak Season: Memorial Day Weekend through Labor Day WeekendThese sites were previo...
From $38/night
Rainbow Basin/owl Canyon Campground
Overview Rainbow Basin Natural Area is an Area of Critical Environmental Concern with outstanding views and geological and paleontological features.. Many visitors come to see exciting multi-colored rock formations and walk the scenic canyons. A ...
Kcl Campground
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis, we do not take reservations. Twelve campsites (two are elevated ADA compliant), with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and ADA compliant vault toilet. Electricy and drinking water is no...
Quail Run Ranch
From $20/night
Selby Campground
Camping is available on a first come-first serve basis. Thirteen campsites with picnic tables, fire pits, horse corrals and a wheelchair accessible vault toilet. Electricity and drinking water is not available. There is no garbage service, plea...
Tuttletown Recreation Area
Tuttletown Recreation Area, located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River, features a large 12,500-acre reservoir known for its rich gold history and scenic Foothill Oak Woodlands. Popular activities include fishing, boating, hiking, and wil...
From $18/night
Silver Creek
Silver Creek Campground is located near the town of Markleeville on scenic Highway 4. Visitors enjoy fishing various waterways in the area and exploring the nearby Pacific Crest Trail.
From $38/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Valley Campground
Silver Valley Campground is situated in the Calveras Ranger District near Lake Alpine, surrounded by timber and close to trailheads. It operates on a first-come, first-served basis for early openings and late closings, depending on weather conditi...
From $32/night
(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
Silvertip Campground is less than a mile west of Lake Alpine, with a trail leading from the campground down to the lake. Campground may open earlier and close later on a first come first serve basis as weather (snow level) allows. This information...
From $32/night
Rivers Edge RV Park and Campground
From $45/night
Glory Hole Recreation Area
Glory Hole Recreation Area is located at New Melones Lake on the Stanislaus River. The 12,500 surface-acre lake is the fourth largest reservoir in California and is situated along the edge of the Mother Lode, the rich gold vein that prompted the C...
From $18/night
American Canyon Campground
American Canyon is a small, secluded campground which borders the Machesna Wilderness. While the campground is accessible through the wilderness, it is a long and strenuous hike as vehicles are not permitted in wilderness areas. The only motorized...
Indian Creek Campground (CA)
Due to the extensive damage sustained in the 2021 Tamarack Fire, Indian Creek Campground is CLOSED at this time and will remain closed until the area can be made safe for public access and facilities can be rebuilt. Updated Press Release . I...
From $20/night
Sawtooth Canyon Campground
Sawtooth Canyon Campground, also know by its nickname “New Jack City,” is located approximately 3 miles west of California Highway 247 and 20 mile south of Barstow, California. In this “Limited” use area there are many different recreation activit...
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Independence has 179 campgrounds and RV parks listed on OutReserve, ranging from full-hookup RV sites to rustic tent camping. Based on guest ratings, Sawtooth Canyon Campground is one of the top-rated options. Use our map view to find the closest options to the city center or your preferred area.
Campgrounds near Independence vary in distance from the city center. Use our map view to filter by location and find the most convenient option for your trip.
Many campgrounds near Independence welcome pets. Castle Air Museum RV Park is a great pet-friendly option. Use the pet-friendly filter on our search page to find more properties that accommodate your furry companions.
Most destinations offer a variety of accommodations including tent sites, RV sites, cabins, yurts, and glamping options. Check individual property listings for specific amenities and site types.
The best time to visit depends on your preferences and planned activities. Spring and fall typically offer mild weather and fewer crowds, while summer is peak season with the warmest temperatures. Winter visits can be great for those seeking solitude and winter activities.
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