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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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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

Cell reception

Camper reports · checked Sep 29, 2026

No Service

Average 0.1 of 4 bars · 154 reports across 3 carriers

Unable to get a signal. Can not make phone calls; No data.

  • Verizon

    No Service

    0.1/4

    49 reports

  • AT&T

    No Service

    0.2/4

    65 reports

  • T-Mobile

    No Service

    0.0/4

    40 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

Check-in & Check-out

Check-in 2:00 PM

Check-out 12:00 PM

Campground Rules

  • Campfires generally permitted — verify current fire restrictions before lighting

Reservations

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Individual Sites (43)

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Loop Big Meadow Campground

Check official pricing Max 6 guests34 ft
CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
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#002

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Loop Big Meadow Campground

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CampsiteRVPull-throughPets OKCampfires
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Loop Big Meadow Campground

Check official pricing Max 6 guests22 ft
CampsiteRVPull-throughPets OKCampfires
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Loop Big Meadow Campground

Check official pricing Max 6 guests22 ft
CampsiteRVPull-throughPets OKCampfires
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Loop Big Meadow Campground

Check official pricing Max 6 guests22 ft
CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
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Loop Big Meadow Campground

Check official pricing Max 6 guests32 ft
CampsiteRVPets OKCampfires
Reserve

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