Jackass Meadow
Sierra, California · 7,165 ft · In Sierra National Forest
Photos: USFS
Wildfire 40 mi NW: Dome, 6,788 acres, 95% contained
At a glance
5 of 8 facts known · recreation.gov, checked Sep 24, 2026
- Elevation
- 7,165 ft (2,184 m)7,165 ft2,184 m
Sites35
Jackass Meadow lists no loops, so its sites are listed here. Pick a site to see its details.
- 01Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 02Standard · up to 6 people36 ft
- 03Standard · up to 12 people35 ft
- 04Standard · up to 6 people39 ft
- 05Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
- 06Standard · up to 6 people35 ft
- 07Standard · up to 12 people34 ft
- 08Standard · up to 12 people39 ft
- 09Standard · up to 6 people36 ft
- 10Standard · up to 6 people40 ft
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From recreation.gov's site list, Oct 10, 2026: 5 staff entries left out.
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About
Overview
Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on the San Joaquin River, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. Jackass Meadow is shaded by a stand of Aspen and Lodgepole Pine, and the South Fork of the San Joaquin runs through the campground. This camp is located near several Native American archaeological sites.
Recreation
There is a .7 mile accessible hiking trail near the campground. Nature walks are held every Saturday during the summer.
From OpenStreetMap, Recreation.gov, and Recreation.gov — campground rate cards · · Edit
Cell service
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- AT&TNo coverage on FCC map
- T-MobileNo coverage on FCC map
Cell service at Jackass Meadow: FCC map Dec 2025
Weather
National Weather Service
- WedSunny73°39°
- ThuSunny73°40°
- FriSunny75°40°
- SatSunny72°39°
- SunSunny69°37°
Nearby camping
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Jackass Meadow Campground
Public Land · 1.2 mi · Sierra
Ward Lake Campground
Public Land · 1.9 mi · Big Creek
Camp site
Campground · 3.7 mi · Big Creek
3 more within 25 mi
3 OpenStreetMap entries in Sierra share one park. They may be individual sites of a single campground. Suggest a merge
Dispersed camping nearby
Free dispersed camping within 19 mi, on public land.
Location and contact
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