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Big Meadow Campground
Stanislaus National Forest · Arnold, CA
Verify with the state park system
State parks set their own rules and reservation systems. Fire bans, road closures, and operating dates change seasonally — check the state park website before traveling.
Official sources & verification
Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Operator website
Listed website for the campground operator.
Managing agency
- Stanislaus National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
Verify by phone or mail
- Operator:209-795-1381
- Address:STANISLAUS · Arnold, CA
Live availability
via Recreation.govAvailability is a recent snapshot, not a live hold — you always complete the booking on recreation.gov.
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Amenities
Cell reception
Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026Major Issues
Average 1.3 of 4 bars · 9 reports across 2 carriers
Phone calls drop frequently; text messages delayed. No data, or mostly unusable data. Signal may be limited to small areas of site/facility. No social media.
Verizon
No Service
0.4/4
5 reports
AT&T
Good Coverage
2.5/4
4 reports
Reported by campers on Recreation.gov, not measured by us. Reception varies by handset, weather, and where you stand in the campground. Recreation.gov
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
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Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
