Facilities

Club House

Laundry Room

Swimming Pool

Hot Tub

Fitness Center

Game Room

Rec Hall

Pavilion

Exercise Room

Restroom/Shower

Restroom Only

Shower Only

Restaurant

Groceries

RV Supplies

ATM Machine

WiFi

Dog Park

Cocktail Lounge

Dog Washing Station

Pit Toilet

Snack Bar

Play Ground

Sites

Water

20 Amp

30 Amp

50 Amp

Sewer

Cable TV

Services

Escort to Site

Self-Service RV Wash

Metered LP Gas

Firewood

Fishing Supplies

Pet Supplies

Onsite Rentals

Worship Services

Golf Carts

Fishing Guides

Onsite RV Service

Staffed RV Wash

Fishing Licenses

Complimentary Breakfast

Recreational activities in or near the park

Recreational Activities

Archery Range

ATV Riding

Biking

Boating

Body Of Water

Casino

Climbing

Dock

Driving Range

Fishing

Golf

Heated Pool

Hiking

Horseback Riding

Horseshoes

Kayaking

Lawn Bowling

Mini Golf

Paddle Boats

Pickle Ball

Putting Green

Ramp

Sauna

Shuffleboard

Snow Sports

Splash Pad

Swimming

Tennis

Wading Pool

Water Slide

Water Sports

Water Umbrella

Whitewater Rafting

Policies

RV Age Restrictions

Pets Welcome

Pet Restrictions

Pet Restriction on Quantity

Pet Restriction on Breed

Pet Restriction on Size

No Pets

Tent Camping Allowed

Folding Tent Campers Allowed

No Tents

No Overnight Guests

<h2>Overview</h2><p>Goodale Creek Campground offers a quintessential high-desert experience managed by the <strong>Bureau of Land Management</strong>. Located in the heart of the Owens Valley, this site provides a rugged, natural setting for travelers who want to escape the crowded commercial parks. The landscape is defined by vast sagebrush plains and impressive volcanic rock features that reflect the unique geological history of this Eastern California region, providing a peaceful retreat for those who love the outdoors.</p><h2>Location & Surroundings</h2><p>Situated just north of Independence, California, the park sits at an elevation of approximately <strong>4,000 feet</strong>. Its location provides an unobstructed front-row seat to the towering peaks of the <strong>Eastern Sierra</strong> to the west and the Inyo Mountains to the east. The surrounding terrain is open and airy, allowing for breathtaking sunrises and some of the clearest, most vibrant stargazing opportunities found anywhere in the state due to the lack of light pollution.</p><h2>Amenities & Park Features</h2><p>As a primitive BLM site, Goodale Creek focuses on a rustic camping style. The park features roughly 43 sites, most of which include a <strong>picnic table and fire ring</strong>. While there are vault toilets available throughout the grounds, visitors must remember there is <strong>no potable water or hookups</strong> on-site. RVers must arrive with full freshwater tanks and sufficient battery power or solar panels to enjoy this scenic dry camping environment comfortably and safely.</p><h2>Nearby Attractions & Things to Do</h2><p>The campground serves as an excellent basecamp for exploring the historic <strong>Manzanar National Historic Site</strong>, located just a short drive south. Outdoor enthusiasts can venture into the nearby John Muir Wilderness or take a scenic drive to witness the majesty of <strong>Mount Whitney</strong>, the highest peak in the contiguous United States. For those who enjoy trout fishing or nature photography, the seasonal creek and the shifting mountain light offer endless recreation and artistic inspiration.</p><h2>Who This Park Is Best For</h2><p>This location is ideal for <strong>self-contained RVers</strong> who appreciate solitude and a back-to-basics approach to mountain travel. It is perfect for photographers, hikers, and travelers navigating the Highway 395 corridor who prefer natural beauty over structured resort-style amenities. If you value wide-open spaces, spectacular mountain views, and the quiet hum of the high desert over high-speed Wi-Fi and swimming pools, <strong>Goodale Creek</strong> is a perfect fit for your travel style.</p>



Goodale Creek BLM Independence CA is a public land managed by the Bureau of Land Management (BLM). It is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada Mountains in Inyo County, California. The area is known for its scenic beauty, abundant wildlife, and recreational opportunities. Visitors can enjoy camping, hiking, fishing, hunting, and horseback riding. The area is also home to a variety of plant and animal species, including the endangered California condor. The BLM manages the area to ensure that it remains a healthy and productive habitat for these species.

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Goodale Creek (BLM)

Experience Goodale Creek (BLM) in Independence, CA. Enjoy primitive RV camping with stunning Eastern Sierra views, near Manzanar and Mount Whitney peaks.

Goodale Creek (BLM) | Independence, CA

Great little BLM campground. Dry camping. $5 a night. $2.50 with "geezer" card.
Spacious sites not too close together. Some sites had room for larger RV's. Picnic tables, fire rings, lantern holder post.
A little shade from planted trees. Was a host on site.
Pit toilet restrooms. Restrooms were clean and recently painted.
Beautiful view of the Sierra's.

Great camping spot just off of 395. Beautiful views of the eastern sierra's with a creek running right through the campground that you can fish. Camp host is awesome and very informative if you have any questions!

Actually nicer than Tuttle Creek (Alabama Hills) campground @ 5$ cheaper, buy drinking water with the 5$ savings. I only seen two trees at Tuttle Creek, Goodale has trees at most of the sites for shade, furry friends prefer Goodale Creek over Tuttle Creek. Wifi good too.

Stayed in site 7 and the views for sunrise and sunset are outstanding!  The vault toilets were super clean which is a plus plus as we all know that! Also, hosts are very polite and do a great job all together!  🤙😎

If you are looking for a remote place to stay, with nice fire rings, picnic tables and stars galore, this is your spot. It was private, quiet, and beautiful. Camp host we super sweet.  AND $5 fee.  Nothing fancy here, no showers or electricity which was part of the magic for us! By the way, it was not a problem to bring in 25 foot Class C RV.

This place is great! Keith is an awesome host who greeted us and was a wealth of information about local things to do. Great recommendations for food in the nearest town. We camped one night and it was spectacular and very scenic and peaceful.
Bathrooms are the cleanest we have seen at any RV park we have been to lately.

Very nice and budget-friendly campground. No water but there are restrooms if you need them. The sites are very nice. With picnic table and fire pit, but challenging to level if you have a trailer or RV. Some of them are drive-thrus most are back in. The views of the Sierra are great with odd rock formations around the campground. At least when we were there in mid-march it was very uncrowded but I'm sure as the weather warms up that will change.

Ideally located between Bishop and Lone Pine.  if you want peace while soaking in the beauty of the Sierras this campground checks all the boxes.  Keith is super friendly host who goes out of his way to make sure everyone is enjoying their time.  He went out of his way to make sure we had everything we needed and gave us great recommendations for nearby restaurants.  One of the best hosts we ever encountered.

Great campsite for hikers.  Very few RVs and very quiet!  Keith Cooper is a great camp host.  Very helpful and knowledgeable about the area.  Gave good recommendations on places to eat.

If you want QUIET and off the beaten path. Beautiful views of Mt. Whitney. Far from the highway, spacious campsites, no hook-ups. Hiking trails and a cute little stream. If you want to “get away”…this is a cute little spot.

Summer months are far too hot to stay here unless you have a /c. I call it a bed-and-breakfast campground. Good place to stop for a overnight rest and then leave the next day. Nothing to do there but rest. I stayed two days. I would stay again but in cooler temperatures.

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Goodale Creek (BLM)