California · Camping · Near Shaver Lake

Jackass Meadow

Photo: Recreation.gov (RIDB) / public domain

40
sites: May–Oct
best months

Caution at last check

Agency alerts are in effect for this area; weather is marginal · USFS, OpenWeather · checked 18 h ago

Is Jackass Meadow open right now?

Closure in the area

There's a closure order in Sierra National Forest. It doesn't name Jackass Meadow, so check the source for the area it covers (3 listed).

Safety Tips for Burned Areas: Garnet Fire Area
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-03 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Food and Refuse Storage
Agency closure covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-02 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Forest Order removes Fish Camp, Soda Springs, and Little Jackass from closure list
Agency alert covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-11 · USFS · Sierra National Forest
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions
Agency alert covering Sierra National Forest · Order 05-15-00-26-09 · USFS · Sierra National Forest

As of Oct 31, 8:40 PM PDT · Source: USFS · Sierra National Forest. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

40 sites for tent and RV campingReservable on Recreation.gov
At 7,164 ft
High Sierra Ranger DistrictSierra National Forest

Jackass Meadow Campground remains closed until further notice due to hazard tree removal. 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.

Around this trail

Add any of these when you start a trip

Sleep close
Jackass Meadow
Campground
Campground · < 0.1 mi from the trail
Eat after
The Restaurant at VVR
Restaurant
Open after 6
If it rains
Museum of the Sierra
Museum
In town

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Local outfitters

Bishop Pack Outfitters19 mi away
Mammoth Lakes Pack Outfit23 mi away

Not on Roamze yet. Their page has how to reach them.

Best time to go · May–Oct
Best time to visit Jackass Meadow
Best months: May–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
  43° / 24°
  11 wet
2. Feb
  44° / 23°
  11 wet
3. Mar
  46° / 26°
  10 wet
4. Apr
  50° / 29°
  8 wet
5. May
  56° / 36°
  6 wet
6. Jun
  66° / 42°
  3 wet
7. Jul
  74° / 49°
  2 wet
8. Aug
  74° / 49°
  1 wet
9. Sep
  68° / 44°
  2 wet
10. Oct
  58° / 37°
  4 wet
11. Nov
  49° / 31°
  8 wet
12. Dec
  44° / 25°
  10 wet
Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Huntington Lake, CA, 14.5 mi away at 7,020 ft. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.