Jackass Meadow
Jackass Meadow is a national forest campground in California. Hookups: no hookups.
- Type
- National forest campground
- Location
- California
- Coordinates
- 37.27916, -118.96570
- Hookups
- No hookups
- Activities
- Boating, Camping, Day Use Area, Fishing, Hiking, Historic & Cultural Site, Horseback Riding
- Map
- Open in OpenStreetMap
- Phone
- 559-893-2111
Amenities
- Reservable sites
Only amenities a source confirms are listed; an amenity missing here is unknown, not absent.
About Jackass Meadow
Overview Jackass Meadow Campground remains closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal. Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on the San Joaquin River, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. Jackass Meadow is shaded by a stand of Aspen and Lodgepole Pine, and the South Fork of the San Joaquin runs through the campground. This camp is located near several Native American archaeological sites. Recreation There is a .7 mile accessible hiking trail near the campground. Nature walks are held every Saturday during the summer. Most of the recreation opportunities here can be found in and around Florence Lake. There is a boat ramp and boat rentals at the Florence Lake Store. Facilities Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Bear-proof food lockers, water and accessible vault toilets are provided. Supplies and groceries can be purchased half a mile from the campground at the Florence Lake Store. Natural Features The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of the central Sierra Nevada, is known for its spectacular mountain scenery and abundant natural resources. The terrain includes rolling, oak-covered foothills, heavily forested middle elevation slopes and the starkly beautiful alpine landscape of the High Sierra. The John Muir Wilderness stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra. It is a land of lofty snow-capped mountains, deep canyons and vast expanses of glacially carved terrain. Co
Cell coverage
No coverage data for this location yet.
Nearby RV services
- Dump station
- Mammoth Community Water District · 25 mi
- Water fill
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Propane
- None mapped within 50 mi
- Low clearances
- None mapped within 10 mi
- Off-road routes
- 124 designated routes (113 mi) within 10 mi
Other places to stay nearby
| Name | Type | Distance | Fee | Hookups |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jackass Meadow Campground | Private campground | 0.2 mi | — | — |
| Jackass Meadow | National forest campground | 1.2 mi | — | — |
| Ward Lake | National forest campground | 1.9 mi | — | — |
| Mono Hot Springs | National forest campground | 4.3 mi | — | — |
| Mono Hot Springs Campground | Private campground | 4.4 mi | — | — |
| Mono Hot Springs | National forest campground | 4.4 mi | — | No hookups |
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Sources. Recreation.gov (RIDB). Updated June 2026. Facility facts only; DryRig does not publish ratings or reviews on this page.