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Inside Sierra National Forest
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Sample Meadow
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Located near the Kaiser and Ansel Adams Wilderness ', Sample Meadow Campground offers 16 campsites located along Kaiser Creek. Vault toilets are provided and each site has a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box. There is trailhead parking outside of campground approximately .5 mile for hikes into the wilderness. Large RV 's and motorhomes not recommended. Horse camping is permitted. Water and garbage service not provided.

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