Big Meadow Campground is along Big Meadows Road, about 5 miles off the General's Highway between Sequoia National Park and Grant Grove.
Campers in Big Meadow with horses have access to the nearby Horse Corral Pack Station. Several trailheads provide access to popular wilderness areas including Jennie Lakes, Monarch and National Park wilderness destinations.
Beautiful Hume Lake is only 15 miles away. Also nearby is Buck Rock Lookout, perched atop a craggy rock at an elevation of 8,500 feet (check their website for visiting hours).
Big Meadow Campground campsites are available for RV camping and tent camping. The campground's 43 campsites are divided into 5 small camping units spread out along Big Meadows Creek. Among those, 8 sites are designated for tents only.
Each of the units has a vault toilet and information boards. Take note that there is no potable water available, so campers will need to bring their own supply. Those with RVs or trailers longer than 22 feet must use the Highway 180 approach to the parks. The campsites are in pretty settings surrounded by lodgepole pines, Jeffery pines and red fir near Big Meadow Creek.
| Big Meadow Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Big Meadow Campground Location: | Along Big Meadows Road off the General's Highway connecting Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks. |
| Elevation: | 7,580 feet |
| Mileage/Driving Time: | From Fresno - 66 miles, 1:33 |
| Number of Sites: | 43 |
| Camping Season: | Early June to late September, weather permitting |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($8 per night for 2nd vehicle not attached to first by a hitch and towed into the site) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by: | ExplorUS for Sequoia National Forest |
| Campground Information: | (559) 745-4209. or Hume Lake Ranger District: (559) 338-2251 |
| Reservations at Big Meadow Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Big Meadow Campground reservations are available for camping dates whenever the campground is open. |
| Booking Window: | Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date. |
| Camping Limit: | 14 nights from June 14 to September 14 with 30 days total per year |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated |
| Fees: | Single sites $34 per night, double sites $68 |
| Reservations: | Big Meadow Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | Check-in: 2:00 PM Check-out: Noon |
| Big Meadow Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, bear-proof locker, fire ring; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with vault toilets |
| Showers and laundry: | 22 miles away in Lodgepole Village |
| Dump station: | Lodgepole |
| Attractions near Big Meadow Campground: | Hike to Weaver Lake. Fly-fish in Big Meadow Creek. Make day trips to Grant Grove and Sequoia. Visit Buck Rock Lookout. Drive down to Hume Lake for the day for fishing and non-motorized boating (seasonal boat and kayak rentals). |
| Updates | Last Updated April 2025 |
Big Meadow Campground
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Big Meadow Campground
Many wonderful places await visitors to Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks. Campers at Big Meadow Campground are mid-way between Grant Grove and Lodgepole Village.
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
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