Seasonal operation. This campground is not open year-round. Likely open now (September).
Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
FS USDA Forest Service · CA · Primitive
Conditions
Road Access
Gravel
Driveway Surface
Gravel
Season
Seasonal Closure
Campfires
Campfires Allowed
Elevation
6,400 ft
Max RV Length
35 ft
Boondock Access
Not recorded
Features
Warning
No Drive In Access
Seasonal
Seasonal Closure
Snow Area
Rig Size
Back In Only
Style
Primitive
Vault Toilet
Reservable
Campground Stats
| Total Sites | 137 |
| Tent-Only Sites | 11 |
| Group Sites | 1 |
| Overnight Sites | 137 |
| Max RV Length | 35 ft |
| Surface | Gravel |
Location
Photos
Description
Overview
BIG MEADOW CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY CLOSED. Trash and Water Services are not available at this time.
Big Meadow Campground lies at about 6,400 feet elevation on the Stanislaus National Forest. It is located 21 miles east of Arnold, California. Breathtaking views abound, and wildlife viewing opportunities include marmots, squirrels, and deer's.
Recreation
Picnicking, birding and hiking are popular pastimes at Big Meadow.Lake Alpine and Spicer Meadow Reservoir, both just a 15 minute drive away, offer fishing and other water activities.
Facilities
Big Meadow has 65 individual camping sites and is currently CLOSED.
Big Meadow Group camp is easily accessible from Highway 4 and can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and 20 vehicles. THERE IS CURRENTLY NO WATER & THE VAULT TOILETS ARE CLOSED FOR THE SEASON.
Natural Features
Situated in the central Sierra Nevada Mountains, Stanislaus National Forest is sandwiched between the well-known destinations, Lake Tahoe and Yosemite. It boasts gorgeous views of snow-capped mountain peaks and California's Great Central Valley.Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (209) 753-6350.Directions
From Arnold, California, take Highway 4 east for 25 miles to the Big Meadow Campground.
Activities
BIRDING
CAMPING
HIKING
Details
| Phone | 209-795-1381 |
| ADA Access | N |
| Reservable | Yes |
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