Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
Photo · Melissa Salsbury, Hume Lake RDThe place
Big Meadows Campground is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet. Please note, this campground IS NOT within Shenandoah National Park. Recreation Hiking into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness and fly fishing in Big Meadows Creek are popular options. Horseback riders have access to the nearby Horse Corral Pack Station. Numerous trailheads provide access to popular wilderness areas including Jennie Lakes, Monarch and National Park wilderness destinations. Keep reading
Guests looking for water activities can visit Hume Lake, only 15 miles away. Facilities The campground offers 43 single campsites and one double-family campsite. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets. THERE IS NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION. Natural Features Big Meadow is a beautiful, higher altitude campground, uniquely arranged into 5 separate units with approximately 5 - 9 campsites per unit. The campground has a primitive feel but with amenities. Each unit has a maintained vault toilet and trash dumpster. Sites each have a fire ring, picnic table and a food storage box. Campground is near numerous meadows and sits along a serene creek that hosts plenty of wildlife. Buck Rock Lookout, perched at an elevation of 8,500 feet, is a short drive away. Hume Lake is approximately 15 miles from the campground. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (661) 702-1420.
The sites · 43
| Loop | Site | Type | Max rig | Electric | ADA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Meadow Campground | 001 | rv nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 002 | rv nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 003A | rv nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 003B | rv nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 004 | rv nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 005 | rv nonelectric | 32 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 006 | rv nonelectric | 34 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 008A | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 008B | rv nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 009A | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 009B | rv nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 010A | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 010B | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 011 | rv nonelectric | 42 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 012 | rv nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 013 | rv nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 014 | tent only nonelectric | 38 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 015 | rv nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 016 | rv nonelectric | 40 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 017 | tent only nonelectric | 24 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 018 | rv nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 019 | tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 020 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 021 | tent only nonelectric | 22 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 022 | rv nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 023 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 024 | rv nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 025 | tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 026 | rv nonelectric | 26 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 027 | tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 028 | tent only nonelectric | 35 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 029 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 030 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 031 | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 032 | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 033 | tent only nonelectric | 19 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 034A | tent only nonelectric | 30 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 034B | tent only nonelectric | 25 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 035A | tent only nonelectric | 28 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 035B | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 036 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 037 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — | |
| Big Meadow Campground | 038 | tent only nonelectric | 20 ft | — |
Booking
Recreation.gov default: most campsites can be booked six months prior to arrival date. Most campgrounds go on sale at 7am PT / 8am MT / 10am ET, but not always; check the facility Seasons and Fees tab. Some locations also offer shorter supplemental booking windows.
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