State Park
Big Meadows Campground
Eldorado National Forest · Placer, CA
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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.
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Managed by State Park
Source of truth
- Agency source page
The page our published rules and notes are derived from.
Managing agency
- Eldorado National Forest — official page
Park unit page with alerts and visitor information.
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- Address:Placer, CA
About
The location is east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road and northeast on Forest Highway 2. The guide contains maps and directions to help you enjoy your trip to the forest.
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Amenities
Showers
Flush Toilets
Potable Water
Firewood
Camp Store
Accessible
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 Meadows Campground
Trail
Hell Hole Reservoir OHV Trail
California
7.9 mi1,942 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Hell Hole Trail
California
8.8 mi2,664 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
French Meadows Reservoir Campground Area
California
0.9 mi151 ftgain
Easy
Trail
Gerle Creek Campground Trail
California
2.1 mi266 ftgain
Moderate
Trail
Sailor Meadow Trail
California
4.8 mi2,392 ftgain
Difficult
Trail
Gerle Creek Trail
California
1.6 mi197 ftgain
Easy
Hunt context
Hunting units around this campground
During hunting seasons, wear blaze orange and check regulations — see the California hunting page
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