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Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (ca)
Sequoia National Forest · Sequoia National Park, CA
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- Address:Sequoia National Park, CA
About
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 and has views of the meadow and surrounding mountains. 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. Natural Features An open meadow that is surrounded by a variety of pines, including lodgepole, Jeffery and red fir. A creek runs through the meadow. A trailhead nearby leads into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness. 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. ADA Access: N
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Amenities
Flush Toilets
Firewood
Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
Trash Service
Pet Policy
Pets allowed on leash
Campground Rules
- Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting
Within ~30 miles
Trails near Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (ca)
Trail
Weaver Lake Trail
California
6.6 mi1,722 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Jennie Lake Trail
California
16.0 mi3,799 ftgain
Expert
Trail
Buck Rock Fire Lookout Trail
California
4.7 mi787 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Buck Rock OHV Trail
California
7.6 mi1,289 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Buck Rock
California
0.5 mi141 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Big Baldy Ridge Trail
California
3.2 mi3,173 ftgain
Difficult
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Hunting units around this campground
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