4.3222 reviewsPrice
$18/night
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Varies
Season
Typically open from ...
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Price
$18/night
Booking
Reservable
Sites
Varies
Season
Typically open from ...
Cell
No Service
Pets
Check Policy
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Onion Valley Campground, Emigrant Gap/Texas Hill area
Tent campers who want serious site privacy without paying serious money. Sites are large and well-spaced, the North Fork swimming hole is walkable, and reviewers consistently find open spots here even when nearby campgrounds fill on holiday weekends. $18/night.
No potable water on-site is the real barrier, reviewers recommend stopping at the North Fork spring fountain on the way in, but if that extra planning step is a dealbreaker, or if you need cell service for any reason, this place will frustrate you.
Reference information about Onion Valley Campground sourced from official USFS records and forestcamping.com. View official recreation.gov page →
<p>Onion Valley Campground is located on a beautiful creek in a remote location on a beautiful meadow. It is shaded by cedar, pine, and fir trees and is a pleasant escape.</p><p> </p>
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The campground opens Memorial Day weekend and closes after Labor Day. Summer brings daytime highs around 70–85°F with cool nights dropping into the 40s–50s°F. Long daylight hours make this the prime season for swimming in the creek and biking nearby trails. Expect moderate crowds on holiday weekends. The elevation means cooler temperatures than valley floors and occasional afternoon thunderstorms, so pack layers even in July and August.
Open Memorial Day–Labor Day; prime temps 70–85°F and long daylight; popular season.
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Potable water is not available at this site.
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