Goodale Creek Campground
BLM
Write a Review Goodale Rd. Independence, CA 93526 760-872-5000 Official WebsiteGPS: 36.9852, -118.2734
Overview of Goodale Creek Campground
Last Price Paid: $5
Reported by camper-916451 on 4/18/2024
Longest RV Reported: 33 feet (Fifth Wheel)
Reported by Terry on 4/16/2019
Number of Sites 43
Pad Type dirt
Open Seasonally April-October
Elevation 4,035 ft / 1,229 m
Tent Camping Yes
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Reviews of Goodale Creek Campground 12 people have reviewed this location.
“Beautiful views. Easy access to campground. Very well maintained .”
Reviewed 4/18/2024
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 10 |
Easy paved access road from route 395. Clean and quiet. Large level lots, many with trees. Creek runs through campground. Super clean vault toilets with hand sanitizer. Beautiful wildflowers and lots of birds. 360 degree views.
camper-916451 would stay here again
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“Easy access”
Reviewed 6/23/2023
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 5 |
This BLM campground has easy access from highway 395 on a paved road. When we were there, the campground road and some sites were not in great shape, but doable. There are 43 FCFS sites in 2 loops, big rig friendly with mostly back in sites with a few pull through sites as well. Sites in the lower loop are a bit more level. Fire pit... more
This BLM campground has easy access from highway 395 on a paved road. When we were there, the campground road and some sites were not in great shape, but doable. There are 43 FCFS sites in 2 loops, big rig friendly with mostly back in sites with a few pull through sites as well. Sites in the lower loop are a bit more level.
Fire pit, table, lantern stand, pit toilets are well stocked and clean, trash, recycling, camp host, a short nature trail, fantastic views of the Sierra Mountains, amazing night sky. Some sites had some shade from trees that were irrigated.
Can’t beat $5 a night!
FourFeetFourPaws would stay here again
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“Great campground, just want to add a note about where to get water”
Reviewed 4/26/2023
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 13 |
Site Number: | 13 |
Lots of good reviews so I'll just say where you can get nearby water. The camp host, a nice guy, let me know that you could get water in Aberdeen, one mile away, at the Aberdeen resort (you passed it on the way to the campground). There's a little welcome store at the 'resort'. It's a large red building that you can't miss if you're lo... more
Lots of good reviews so I'll just say where you can get nearby water. The camp host, a nice guy, let me know that you could get water in Aberdeen, one mile away, at the Aberdeen resort (you passed it on the way to the campground). There's a little welcome store at the 'resort'. It's a large red building that you can't miss if you're looking at the Aberdeen resort. There is a red hose out front next to the road where I filled my water jugs. The water was perfectly fine.
Also, there is supposed to be a hand pump at the nearby Taboose Crk. county Park where you can pump water yourself.
Patbarb would stay here again
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“Sweet cheap find to explore Eastern Sierra ”
Reviewed 10/30/2022
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
Site Number: | 35 |
When I first got my camper van, Goodale Creek CG was the first campground I noted to try. 3 years later, I finally stopped for a night on my way home from the Lee Vining/Bridgeport area. This cg is convenient to the towns of Independence and Lone Pine for provisions and good eateries as well as the Alabama Hills and Whitney Portal for ... more
When I first got my camper van, Goodale Creek CG was the first campground I noted to try. 3 years later, I finally stopped for a night on my way home from the Lee Vining/Bridgeport area. This cg is convenient to the towns of Independence and Lone Pine for provisions and good eateries as well as the Alabama Hills and Whitney Portal for day trips.
It’s an exposed area generally but there are spots closer to the creek with shade. Spaces are widely spaced and feel private. Pit toilets are very clean. Every site has a picnic table, fire ring, and pole to hang a lantern. Sites are fairly level but you may need some blocks at a few…nothing drastic. Camp host was terrific. Super friendly and chill. If you’re a hiker/biker, there are many places to explore along the creek which was running strong in October still. Mountain and valley views were beautiful. It is a dry camp so bring plenty of water. Fellow campers were quiet, friendly, and respectful. I’m glad I finally stayed here. For $5 or $2.50 a night if you have the senior pass…it’s a steal. I would stay again during the cooler months for sure.
Diana would stay here again
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“Nice overnight Stop.”
Reviewed 8/5/2022
Days stayed: | 1 |
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Site Number: | 35 |
RV Length: | 19' (Travel Trailer) |
Great place to stop for an overnight stay. Amazing views in the morning!
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“My get-away camp ground.”
Reviewed 8/10/2021
Nightly rate: | $2 |
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Days stayed: | 0 |
Site Number: | 20 |
RV Length: | 12' (Pop Up Camper) |
I live only about 2.5 hours south of this camp ground. I have stayed here several times in my pop-up camper. I consider it my go-to site. When I just need to get away for a night or a weekend I head to the Goodale Camp ground. Not much to do here but look at the mountains and just relax. I have never seen more than two other campe... more
I live only about 2.5 hours south of this camp ground. I have stayed here several times in my pop-up camper. I consider it my go-to site. When I just need to get away for a night or a weekend I head to the Goodale Camp ground. Not much to do here but look at the mountains and just relax. I have never seen more than two other campers here at one time. So you can really get spread out. In the summer when it's hot I have to run the generator most of the afternoon to power the A/C unit. There are fish in that tiny creek,but there is so much brush that you can get a pole in there to make a cast. I'm don't care. I'm not a fisherman anyway. Sometimes I just drive up for a short visit without the camper. I don't need to say anything else. All of the other reviews have said it all.
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“Out in the open, great views, nice sites”
Reviewed 5/26/2021
Nightly rate: | $2 |
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Days stayed: | 2 |
Site Number: | 42 |
RV Length: | 20' (Pop Up Camper) |
Camped 5/7/21, 5/8/21 (Fri, Sat). Rate was $2.50/night (Senior Pass half price). Goodale Road ends at this campground, which splits into two loops. The creek is small and overgrown with shrubs. All sites are in full sun, but a number of them have taller trees for a little shade. Sites are spaced out some, have a picnic table, fire... more
Camped 5/7/21, 5/8/21 (Fri, Sat). Rate was $2.50/night (Senior Pass half price). Goodale Road ends at this campground, which splits into two loops. The creek is small and overgrown with shrubs. All sites are in full sun, but a number of them have taller trees for a little shade. Sites are spaced out some, have a picnic table, fire ring, a lantern hook and amazing views of the mountains.
The VT in our loop was clean, not smelly, and had TP and hand sanitizer. Our site was level. We didn't hear noise from 395 at all, but being out in the open, we heard the other campers talking (place was about half full during our visit). It was cool to explore the interesting lava rocks in the field behind the campground. We also visited the Ancient Bristlecone Pine Forest (about 23 miles out of Big Pine), and checked out Tinemaha Reservoir, but swimming & kayaking not allowed.
WhatsNext_OutWest would stay here again
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“Nice little camp. ”
Reviewed 10/9/2020
Nightly rate: | $2 |
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Days stayed: | 4 |
Site Number: | 32 |
About 40 spots. Clean toilets, no water, dumpster for trash. No open flame for our visit, but fire rings and tables at every site. Larger rigs should go left after entrance. Couple of pull throughs, but set up is better for big rigs in the lower section of campground. Great views of the big valley!
chefpete would stay here again
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“Beautiful views of Sierra Mntns”
Reviewed 2/15/2020
Nightly rate: | $5 |
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Days stayed: | 1 |
We stopped for a night, just passing thru. Amazing views of the Sierra Mntns! Not far off the highway but we didn't hear any traffic noise. Lots of space between sites, but it is pretty much just a wide open space with brush and a few trees so you can still see your neighbors. Luckily when we were there, there were only two other campe... more
We stopped for a night, just passing thru. Amazing views of the Sierra Mntns! Not far off the highway but we didn't hear any traffic noise. Lots of space between sites, but it is pretty much just a wide open space with brush and a few trees so you can still see your neighbors. Luckily when we were there, there were only two other campers so we picked a spot with lovely view of the mntns and could see no one else. Large clean sites with picnic tables and firepits. Pit toilets were clean. Camp host site but we didn't see anyone around.
Lyn would stay here again
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“Quiet campground just off US 395”
Reviewed 4/16/2019
Nightly rate: | $2 |
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Days stayed: | 6 |
Site Number: | 7 |
RV Length: | 33' (Fifth Wheel) |
Price is America the Beautiful Seinor rate. Otherwise it's $5.00 Spent 6 nights here, very quiet and peaceful. Great views of the Sierras to the west and the White mountans to the east. Most sites have shading trees, but plenty of sun for solar. Concrete tables, newer firepits and lantern hook. Most spots are back in but there are a fe... more
Price is America the Beautiful Seinor rate. Otherwise it's $5.00 Spent 6 nights here, very quiet and peaceful. Great views of the Sierras to the west and the White mountans to the east. Most sites have shading trees, but plenty of sun for solar. Concrete tables, newer firepits and lantern hook. Most spots are back in but there are a few pull through. No water and clean pit toilets. You can fill at Division Creek Rest Area , 3 miles south on 395.Good cell service with T-Mobile, 25 down, 10 up. It is also a LTVA summer campground.
Terry would stay here again
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Land Cruising Adventure: Goodale Creek Campground | BLM | California
This was a very scenic campground, snow dusting all the mountains. Another nice BLM campground, but at least when I was there, not many campers. Snow was all over the mountain peaks, but d...
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Amenities
Hookups
- dry camping
Site Amenities
- big rig
- fire ring
- picnic table
Facilities
- recycle
- restrooms: vault
- trash
Pets
- pets
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