Trailhead

Onion Valley Trailhead

Onion Valley, Inyo National Forest, California

About this place

Onion Valley Trailhead is the physical starting place for 2 official Inyo wilderness permit routes. Kampilo maps only source-supported named overnight areas connected to the official Forest Service trail network.

Camp markers identify general dispersed areas rather than tent pads or guaranteed openings. Confirm the current road, trail, weather, fire, permit, and legal-site conditions before departure.

Seasonal access

Closures & seasonal access

High Sierra approaches can be snowbound well into summer, and several roads, shuttles, and remote spurs operate only seasonally

Place closure

No recurring date-based closure of Onion Valley Trailhead is published. Seasonal road access and temporary emergency orders still control access.

Seasonal access

Seasonal road access: Onion Valley trailhead parking. Seasonal Onion Valley Road. Check current closures, weather, and vehicle requirements before leaving pavement. High Sierra approaches can be snowbound well into summer, and several roads, shuttles, and remote spurs operate only seasonally. Desert and foothill entries may remain physically reachable in winter but can become unsafe in storms, heat, or after washouts.

Before driving

Check the exact county, highway, Forest Service road, gate, and shuttle status immediately before departure; a wilderness permit does not guarantee vehicle access.

Conditions and emergency orders are not live. This record was reviewed on October 13, 2026; posted closures, locked gates, and newer manager notices always control.

Inyo National Forest — current alerts

Map

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Latitude
36.775371° N
Longitude
118.343210° W

Sources

RIDB JM30 — Golden Trout LakesRIDB JM31 — Kearsarge PassUSDA Forest Service National Forest System TrailsInyo National Forest — current alerts