Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
Part of Stanislaus National Forest
Overview
BIG MEADOW CAMPGROUND IS CURRENTLY OPEN FOR FIRST COME, FIRST SERVED ONLY. IT WILL OPEN FOR RESERVATIONS SOON.
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.
Facilities
Big Meadow has 65 individual camping sites.
Big Meadow Group camp is easily accessible from Highway 4 and can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and 20 vehicles.
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.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.
Contact Info
For facility specific information, please call (209) 753-6350.Important Notices
A camp host lives on site. They are available during daylight hours and at night during emergencies.
Big Meadow Group is a reservation only campground. 50 people and 20 vehicles.
- Don't Move Firewood: Protect California's forests from tree-killing pests by buying your firewood locally and burning it on-site. For more information visit firewood.ca.gov.
Notifications and Alerts
Non-potable water is available at Big Meadow Campground for use by campers. Trash and bathrooms are available. Potable water is available for campers at nearby Lake Alpine campgrounds, as well as Lake Alpine Lodge.
Cash is required for all first come first serve campsites. There is no ATM in the vicinity of the big Meadow Campground. Please plan accordingly.
Available Activities
- Camping - Camping
- Birding - Birding
- Hiking - Hiking
Directions
From Arnold, California, take Highway 4 east for 25 miles to the Big Meadow Campground.
Contact Information
Phone: 209-795-1381
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Rental Options
Available Campsites
- Site 62, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 03, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X65, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 53, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 68, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 37, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X64, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X50, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X40, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 011, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X54, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X32, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X48, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X62, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X59, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X57, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X35, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X34, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X33, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 55, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 58, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 013, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X67, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 33, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 008, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 35, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 26, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 22, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X38, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X49, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X68, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X23, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X18, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X61, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 016, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X22, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 48, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 41, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X44, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X37, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X53, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X41, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X55, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X39, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 07, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 009, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X25, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 006, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X60, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 39, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 21, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X52, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X63, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 04, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 001 Group Camp, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site X29, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 51, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 63, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 59, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X43, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X51, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 38, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X47, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 60, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 05, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 32, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 012, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X27, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X28, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X45, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X56, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X31, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X42, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X30, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 36, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 52, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 005, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X19, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 30, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 08, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site X26, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X36, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 25, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 09, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 50, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 66, Loop A, Type Standard Electric
- Site 014, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X58, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X46, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X66, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
