Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 36.71847, -118.82987
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Camping, Fishing, Hiking, Wildlife Viewing
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-325-2232
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
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. 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. 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,
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Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- BLM · 41 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 328 designated routes (333 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Meadows Cabin (CA) | National forest campground | 0.3 mi | — | No hookups |
| Big Meadows Campground | Private campground | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Eastern Big Meadow Road | National forest camping area | 0.4 mi | — | — |
| Horse Camp Campground | National forest campground | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Horse Camp | National forest horse camp | 1.1 mi | — | — |
| Buck Hill Campsite | Private campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.