USDA Forest Service · California
Grandview Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Cost
- No fees are required for this site
- Drinking water
- No
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 8,537 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- GRANDVIEW CG (NFSR 07S12) · native material · high clearance vehicles
- Nearest town
- Big Pine, CA 16 Miles away
About
US Forest Service 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. Each site has a table, fire ring, and parking for one or two vehicles. Firewood sources are limited. Do not collect wood from live or standing trees. Pack out what you pack in. Not reservable through Recreation.gov, so plan on first-come, first-served; check with the ranger district for current conditions and fees.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 30° | 16° | -1° | 53° | 11 of 11 |
| February | 30° | 17° | -1° | 48° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 38° | 21° | 4° | 64° | 11 of 11 |
| April | 46° | 27° | -4° | 63° | 11 of 11 |
| May | 59° | 37° | 20° | 72° | 7 of 11 |
| June | 73° | 48° | 27° | 81° | 1 of 11 |
| July | 79° | 57° | 48° | 86° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 75° | 54° | 46° | 82° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 67° | 47° | 37° | 76° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 58° | 37° | 5° | 69° | 7 of 10 |
| November | 46° | 28° | 2° | 60° | 10 of 10 |
| December | 34° | 21° | -8° | 51° | 10 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
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- Cedar Flat Group Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi · 3 sites
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- Baker Creek Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 13 mi · 40 sites
- Millpond Campground · City, County & Regional Parks · 17 mi
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