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Public LandU.S. Forest Service

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

Price per night
$32–$64fs.usda.gov, checked Oct 10, 2026
Sites
38From OpenStreetMap · Oct 2026
Hookups
Not yet known
Elevation
7,546 ft2,300 m
Pets
Not yet known
Big rigs
Not yet known
Season
Late Jun – Late OctFrom fs.usda.gov · Sep 2026
Cell signal
Not yet known

Amenities

Correct

  • Reservations (recommended)

From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, USFS INFRA Recreation Sites

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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:

From OpenStreetMap, USDA Forest Service — Recreation Opportunities, and USFS INFRA Recreation Sites · · Edit

Cell service

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FCC map: no coverage reported

  • VerizonNo coverage on FCC map
  • AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
  • T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map

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

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3 more within 25 mi

Dispersed camping nearby

Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.

Location and contact

36.72050, -118.82007
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Managed by
U.S. Forest ServiceFederal operator
Nearest town
Wilsonia

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