U.S. Forest Service · Inyo National Forest · California

Grandview Campground

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. Grandview is also the nearest campground to the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest, just 5 miles to Schulman Grove. The campground has 23 sites spaced on two loop roads. Most sites are flat and sandy with ample shade.

Open nowFirst-come, first-served23 sitesFrom $10 per nightTents only

More like this: first-come in California · tent only in California

Grandview Campground
Photo from the area. Marshal Hedin from San Diego (CC BY 2.0), via Wikimedia Commons

Site map

24 campsite locations mapped by OpenStreetMap contributors. The site numbers are theirs and may not match the posts at the campground. Map data © OpenStreetMap contributors, ODbL.

Amenities & rules

EquipmentTents
FeesMaintenance donation of $10.00 per night is payable at the campground entrance sign. 14 day limit. Fees are used for maintenance of the toilets, tables, and fire rings at this site.

Individual sites vary. Confirm on Recreation.gov or with the managing office.

Season & status

StatusOpen
ForestInyo National Forest
BookingNo Reservations. Register for an open site when you arrive.
FeesMaintenance donation of $10.00 per night is payable at the campground entrance sign. 14 day limit. Fees are used for maintenance of the toilets, tables, and fire rings at this site.

Inyo National Forest recreation page ↗

Weather by month

NOAA climate normals →
Weather by month near Grandview Campground30°40°50°60°70°80°January: 1.14 inches of precipitationFebruary: 0.89 inches of precipitationMarch: 0.55 inches of precipitationApril: 0.22 inches of precipitationMay: 0.23 inches of precipitationJune: 0.13 inches of precipitationJuly: 0.18 inches of precipitationAugust: 0.07 inches of precipitationSeptember: 0.11 inches of precipitationOctober: 0.35 inches of precipitationNovember: 0.31 inches of precipitationDecember: 0.66 inches of precipitationJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanuary: 39.9°F averageFebruary: 42.9°F averageMarch: 49.2°F averageApril: 55.2°F averageMay: 63.5°F averageJune: 72.5°F averageJuly: 78.2°F averageAugust: 76.0°F averageSeptember: 68.6°F averageOctober: 57.5°F averageNovember: 45.6°F averageDecember: 38.3°F average0 in0.5 in1 in1.5 inTemp °FInches
The line is the average temperature and the bars are average precipitation at Bishop AP, 10 miles from the campground at 4,102 feet, station USW00023157 in the NOAA monthly climate normals for 1991 to 2020. Precipitation totals about 5 inches a year.

Getting there

Coordinates37.3336° N, 118.1873° W · Directions ↗

Supplies & services

Outdoor gearMammoth Mountaineering Supply ↗11.6 mi
Dump stationDump station ↗22 mi

Locations © OpenStreetMap contributors. Call ahead; hours change seasonally.

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Grandview Campground - Inyo National Forest, CA

Trails nearby

Forest Service trail data →
  • 1 mi
    Black Canyon Single Track
    1.9 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 1 more
  • 1.3 mi
    Black Canyon to Redding Canyon ↗
    7 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike, motorcycle and 3 more
  • 1.4 mi
    Pinon - Juniper Vis
    0.5 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.4 mi
    Sierra View Vis
    0.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.5 mi
    Sierra View Vis Spur
    0.08 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike
  • 1.8 mi
    Redding Canyon
    2.2 mi trail · hiking, horse, bike

Trail and trailhead records are the Forest Service's. Distances are straight-line to the nearer trail end. Trail conditions are not tracked here.

Public land it sits in

On Wilderness Atlas →

This campground sits inside Inyo National Forest.

Each unit is published as a centre point and an acreage rather than a boundary, so this section stands it in for a circle of the same area. Whether a campground is inside, and how far it is from one it is outside, are both approximate.

On the National Register nearby

On Register Atlas →

Guidebooks for Inyo National Forest and California

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  • Inyo National Forest, California
    United States Forest Service, 2010
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  • Moon California Camping
    Tom Stienstra, 2022
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  • Camping Northern California
    Linda Parker Hamilton, 2016
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Reference

Questions people ask

Do I need a reservation at Grandview Campground?

No. Grandview Campground is first-come, first-served. No Reservations. Sites are taken on arrival and paid at the fee station.

Source: Forest Service

How much does it cost to camp at Grandview Campground?

Maintenance donation of $10.00 per night is payable at the campground entrance sign. 14 day limit. Fees are used for maintenance of the toilets, tables, and fire rings at this site.

Source: Forest Service

Is Grandview Campground open right now?

Open as of Oct 26, 2026.

Source: Forest Service status

How many sites does Grandview Campground have?

23 sites.

Source: Forest Service

Can I bring an RV to Grandview Campground?

Grandview Campground is listed for tents only.

Source: Forest Service

What if Grandview Campground is full?

The nearest public campgrounds are Cedar Flat Group Campground (4.4 mi), Pleasant Valley Pit Campground (18.4 mi, first-come), and Big Pine Canyon (19.2 mi).

Source: Campgrounds nearby