Horseshoe Meadows is 10,000 elevation. Onion valley out of Independence is 9,000. It's easier to camp at Horseshoe.

Here's one out of Horseshoe: http://www.whitneyzone.com/wz/ubbthreads.php/ubb/showflat/Number/8032]Trail Peak warmup

Here's a good list: Whitney warmup hikes