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Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (ca)
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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
We display cached information from agency feeds. Hours, fees, permits, closures, fire restrictions, and conditions change without notice. Outdoors is not the permitting authority. Confirm current conditions for this campground using the links above before you go — you are responsible for compliance. Last verified by us: Jun 21, 2026. Spot an error in our data?

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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
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Picnic Tables
Fire Rings
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Pet Policy

Pets allowed on leash

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

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