California · Camping · Near Silver City

Big Meadow Campground

from $36
fee
When snow melts in spring. Usually mid to late June
season
Jun–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is good · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 19 h ago

Is Big Meadow Campground open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sequoia National Forest. It doesn't name Big Meadow Campground, so check the source for the area it covers (2 listed).

As of · Source: USFS · Sequoia National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

  • At 7,538 ft
  • Hume Lake Ranger DistrictSequoia National Forest

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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    Big Meadow Campground

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    Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
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    Giant Forest Museum

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    On your way back · 11 mi

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  • Best time to go · Jun–Oct

    Best time to visit Big Meadow Campground

    Best months: June–October. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

    1. Jan

      39° / 17°

      9 wet · 8 snow

    2. Feb

      41° / 18°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    3. Mar

      45° / 22°

      10 wet · 8 snow

    4. Apr

      50° / 26°

      8 wet · 5 snow

    5. May

      58° / 33°

      5 wet · 2 snow

    6. Jun

      68° / 40°

      3 wet

    7. Jul

      76° / 46°

      2 wet

    8. Aug

      76° / 44°

      2 wet

    9. Sep

      70° / 39°

      2 wet

    10. Oct

      59° / 31°

      4 wet · 1 snow

    11. Nov

      47° / 23°

      6 wet · 4 snow

    12. Dec

      37° / 17°

      8 wet · 6 snow

    Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Lodgepole, CA, 9.4 mi away at 6,735 ft. The station sits about 800 ft lower than this place, so expect it a little cooler here. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.

Big Meadow Campground

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