Big Meadow Campground

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.

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Season

When snow melts in spring. Usually mid to late June