Big Meadow Campground
Wilsonia, California · 7,546 ft
Aerial view · USGS / USDA NAIP · Public domain · source
Wildfire 9 mi SW: Land, 20 acres
At a glance
4 of 8 facts known · Forest Service data, checked Oct 3, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,546 ft (2,300 m)7,546 ft2,300 m
Amenities
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- Reservations (recommended)
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About
This campground, at an elevation of 7,500 feet. There are 30 single units and eight double units. Natural Features: An open meadow that is surrounded by a variety of pines, including Lodgepole pines, Jeffery pines and Red fir. 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. 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. Amenities: Each unit in the campground is provided with a table, and metal fire ring and a food storage box. Standard amenity fee collected as part of an interagency agreement with the National Park Service.
Fees: Overnight Use:
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Cell service
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Cell service at Big Meadow Campground: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- TueSunny, 4% chance of rain45°34°
- WedSunny57°42°
- ThuSunny61°43°
- FriSunny63°42°
- SatSunny61°41°
Nearby camping
SeeSee all on the mapBig Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
Public Land · 0.6 mi · Wilsonia
Big Meadows Cabin (CA)
Public Land · 0.8 mi · Wilsonia
Eastern Big Meadow Road
Dispersed · 1.0 mi · Wilsonia
3 more within 25 mi
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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