Connectivity
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Campground
Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
Sequoia National Forest, California
About this campground
Big Meadows Campground is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument.
Big Meadow is a beautiful, higher altitude campground, uniquely arranged into 5 separate units with approximately 5 - 9 campsites per unit.
The campground offers 43 single campsites and one double-family campsite.
Map
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- Latitude
- 36.718474° N
- Longitude
- 118.829874° W
Know before you arrive
Access, sites & campground features
Official facility and campsite inventory, supplemented by clearly marked community reports when the official listing does not publish the detail.
Access
- Drive-in
- Walk-inPublished approach distance: 10 ft
Site types
- Tent sites
- RV / trailer sites
- CabinsCommunity report
- Group sitesCommunity report
- Standard campsitesCommunity report
Features
For campers
- Toilets
- Picnic table
- FiresUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Alcohol allowedCommunity report
- Firewood availableCommunity report
- Pets allowedDogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
- Reservable
For vehicles
- Pull-through sites
- Big rig friendlyPublished vehicle length up to 60 ft
- Back-in sitesCommunity report
- Sewer hookupsCommunity report
- Water hookupsCommunity report
Official campground guide
Plan with the full campground details
Facility information, site rules, booking windows, and published rates. Source snapshot checked Oct 18, 2026.
Overview
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.
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.
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.
Guests looking for water activities can visit Hume Lake, only 15 miles away.
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.
Nearby Attractions
Not separately publishedRecreation.gov does not publish a separate nearby attractions section for this campground.
Activities & amenities
What Recreation.gov or the campground’s official source specifically lists.
Available activities
- Wildlife Viewing
- Fishing
- Camping
- Hiking
Amenities and facility features
- Vault or pit toilets
- No potable waterThe official facility record directs campers to carry water
- Picnic tables
- Site fire ring or grillUse only when the current order allows flame
- Trash serviceVerify whether the assigned site is pack-in/pack-out
- Pets allowedFollow the exact facility restrictions
- Host
- Vault Toilet
Recreation sites
Published inventory grouped by site type. Individual sites can have stricter limits.
RV Non-Electric
20 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Caravan/Camper Van, RV, Tent, Trailer
- Maximum people
- 6
- Maximum vehicles
- 1
- Maximum vehicle length
- 42 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Tent Only Non-Electric
23 sites- Reservation type
- Site-Specific
- Equipment
- Tent
- Maximum people
- 12
- Maximum vehicles
- 2
- Maximum vehicle length
- 38 ft
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Accessible sites
- None flagged in site inventory
Site rules, inventory & rates
Facility rules, inventory procedures, and price seasons published by the official source.
Site rules
- Maximum stay
- 14 consecutive days
- Max Stay
- 14 days
- Reservation cutoff
- 3 days before arrival
- Maximum published occupancy
- 12 people per site
- Maximum published vehicles
- 2 vehicles per site
- Check-in
- 2:00 PM
- Check-out
- 12:00 PM
- Food storage
- The current official campground record does not publish a campground-specific food-storage rule. Check posted rules before leaving food, trash, toiletries, or scented items unattended.
- Fire and stove use
- Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)'s official facility record states: Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.
- Pets
- Dogs are allowed in developed Forest Service recreation sites when restrained, crated or caged, or on a leash no longer than six feet. Posted site restrictions still apply.
Inventory window
Recreation.gov publishes a rolling booking window. The dates below are the official snapshot captured for this catalog build.
- Currently bookable through
- Sep 26, 2026
- Next release
- Dec 4, 2026, 7:00 AM PST
- Next book-through date
- Jun 4, 2027
- Group sites bookable through
- Sep 25, 2027
Published seasons & rates
| Season | Site type | Nightly rate | Additional person | Deposit |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 5, 2026 – Sep 26, 2026 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2027 – Sep 25, 2027 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | RV Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $36 | — | — |
| Peak SeasonJun 4, 2028 – Sep 25, 2028 | Tent Only Non-Electric | $71 | — | — |
Important facility notices
Read these with current closure and fire notices before departure.
- There is NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE at this location.
- Please note, this campground IS NOT within Shenandoah National Park.
- Guests will be required to purchase a forest/park permit at the entry of Kings Canyon National Park
- This is bear country; food should be stored properly.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
- Overnight camping fee includes 1 car or RV/Trailer with tow vehicle. There is an additional fee $8.00 for each vehicle per night of stay. If you have an extra vehicle, it must fit on the site parking spur.
Getting there & contact
Official directions
Take Highway 180 east to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance, where you will be required to purchase a forest/park permit. After entering the park, continue 2 miles where you will stay to the right as though you were going to Sequoia National Park. Continue on the General's Highway approximately 6 miles to the turn off to Big Meadows. The Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 14S11) is located on the left-hand side of the road. Follow this road approximately 5 miles, where you will find the campground on right side of the road. Please refer to the small scale map, or contact the Hume Lake District office for more specific directions.
Facility contact
559-325-2232 · jgross@goexplorus.com