Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest) is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 38.41639, -120.10500
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Birding, Camping, Hiking
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 209-795-1381
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
Overview BIG MEADOW CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Trash and Water Services are not available at this time. Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus National Forest. It is located 21 miles east of Arnold, California. Breathtaking views abound, and wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, and deer's. Recreation Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow. Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away, offer fishing and other water activities. Facilities Big Meadow has 65 individual camping sites and is currently CLOSED. Big Meadow Group camp is easily accessible from Highway 4 and can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and 20 vehicles. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO WATER & THE VAULT TOILETS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. Natural Features Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Stanislaus National Forest is sandwiched between the well-known destinations, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley. Contact Info For facility specific information, please call (209) 753-6350.
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- City of South Lake Tahoe · 37 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- Chevron · 18 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 409 designated routes (510 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Big Meadow | National forest campground | under 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Meadow Campground | Private campground | 0.1 mi | — | — |
| Big Meadow Group | National forest group campground | 0.3 mi | — | — |
| Hells Kitchen Campground | Private campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Sand Flat | National forest campground | 1.3 mi | — | — |
| Camp Wolfeboro | Private campground | 1.6 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.