Springville, California
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Top Camping Spots in and near Springville
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Independence, California
Onion Valley to Mt. Whitney
47.35 mi / 11745 ft gainTrip Guide ***Please note, all images after the first one are arranged in chronological order of the trip so you can easily follow along Day 1 Depending on where you are coming from your day one is most likely going to be setting up your car shuttle from Whitney Portal to Onion Valley. Our fi...Read more -
Independence, California
Flower Lake from Onion Valley
5.04 mi / 1352 ft gainMake sure to obtain an overnight permit up to 6 months in advance. You will have to pick up your permit at one of the Inyo National Forest Visitor Centers (here) before you begin. Once you have your permit in hand, drive to the Onion Valley Trailhead (see map), which is about 15 miles west of th...Read more -
Independence, California
Charlotte Lake via Kearsarge Pass
4.016.38 mi / 4078 ft gainThis adventure begins at Onion Valley Campground outside of Independence, CA. The parking is abundant and the road is snow dependent. Snow will be plowed as long as it is not currently being hit with a massive storm. Dogs are allowed on trail up to Kearsarge Pass (4.5 miles from the trailhead). H...Read more -
Independence, California
Rae Lakes via Glen and Kearsarge Passes
5.026.02 mi / 7106 ft gainThe hike starts at Onion Valley campground and includes a good deal of elevation (two passes around 12,000 feet). You start climbing at the outset, and keep climbing for the first couple of hours before hitting Kearsarge Pass. Here you begin a long descent, then traverse above some beautiful lake...Read more -
Hume, California
Hike and Fish Hume Lake
2.73.5 mi / 100 ft gainThis spot is less than four hours from the Bay Area and offers everything you would ever want to do in the outdoors. The interesting thing about Hume Lake is that it is actually a Middle School and High School camp in the Summer and Winter. That being said, it is not the place to go if you are lo...Read more -
Hume, California
Camp at Princess Campground
Situated just off the stretch of road that connects the two sections of Kings Canyon, Princess Campground is the perfect home base for exploring both Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. In addition to its central location, it takes reservations, so you can book a roomy spot well in advance o...Read more