4.3997 reviews
Price
$5 - $10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
Price
$5 - $10/night
Booking
First-Come
Sites
25 campsites
Season
Year-round
Cell
Unknown
Pets
Very Pet Friendly
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Astronomers and bristlecone hikers who bring all their own water and cold-weather gear. New moon weekends fill fast, so arrive early. Weekend campfire programs in summer cover astronomy and local ecology, and the Sierra Nevada views from the loops are genuinely wide.
RVs with leveling issues will struggle hard here. One reviewer reported a foot of tilt side-to-side. No water, no hookups, no cell service on Verizon, steep narrow access road, and plague warnings mean pets must be on flea preventative before you arrive.
Reference information about Grandview Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Grandview Campground is nestled in low hills covered with Pinyon and Juniper. A large open area in the middle of the campground gives a truly grand view of the night sky. The combination of 8,600 foot elevation and no intrusive city lights make this a popular site for star gazers and astronomy groups. Campers are asked to minimize their use of generators and lights so everyone in camp can enjoy a peaceful night of stargazing.</p><p>Grandview is also the nearest campground to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, just 5 miles to Schulman Grove.</p><p>The campground has 23 sites spaced on two loop roads. Most sites are flat and sandy with ample shade. Each site has a table, fire ring, and parking for one or two vehicles. Firewood sources are limited. Do not collect wood from live or standing trees.</p>
The elevation is 8,500 ft. The campground, pack it in, pack it out, is a "developed dispersed" with camp sites scattered and irregular in shape and placement. The camp sites circle a sagebrush flat and are tucked in among juniper and pinyon pines. Although large, these trees provide only limited shade. The campground is best known for its clear nights and is popular with amateur astronomers. Camp fire programs are offered weekends from July through Labor Day.
From Big Pine, CA, take US Rt. 395 north 0.2 miles to Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest sign. Turn right at sign and go 13.2 miles to another Ancient . . . sign. Turn left after sign onto Forest Rt. 4S01 and go 5.3 miles to campground on left. NOTE: It is a long pull to campground with elevation gain of 4,500 feet on a curvy road with some steep sections.
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Summer brings daytime highs of 60–80°F and nighttime lows of 30–45°F. Trails to the bristlecone forest are fully passable, wildflowers peak, and the long daylight hours make it the most reliable season for access. July and August are the busiest months. June and September offer quieter conditions with similar weather. Spring nights can drop to 25°F. Winter transforms the campground into a snow-covered landscape accessible only to those prepared for cold and potential road closures.
Reviewers enjoyed early April; weather good though nights can be very cold.
Grandview Campground is a developed dispersed site located at 8,600 feet in elevation with 23 campsites. It offers minimal amenities, emphasizing a primitive camping experience. Available amenities include picnic tables and fire rings at each site, and vault toilets are provided. However, there is no potable water available on-site, and campers must bring their own water. Electrical hookups and Wi-Fi are not available, and cell phone service is extremely limited. Campers are also requested to minimize generator and light use to preserve the stargazing experience.
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