Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
Big Meadow (Stanislaus National Forest)
Part of Stanislaus National Forest
Overview
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
Big Meadow Campground is situated in Stanislaus National Forest. It is known for exceptional stargazing, remote location, spread out campsites, and large granite boulders.
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
There is no potable water available at Big Meadow Campground. Water may be available out of spigots for washing and putting out fires, however it is not potable. Potable water is available at nearby Lake Alpine Campgrounds and Day Use areas, as well as for purchase at Lake Alpine Lodge. Please bring a bucket or suitable container for water to put out campfires.,
There may be a camp host present during business hours, but not living on-site. Any questions (non-reservation creation related) can be answered at 209-753-6350
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
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 41, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 017, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X43, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 008, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 16, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X51, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 15, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 004, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 17, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 07, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 50, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X30, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X67, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X58, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X59, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X40, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 46, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 59, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 49, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X54, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X47, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 04, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 52, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 60, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 35, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 58, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 21, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 43, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 64, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X42, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 34, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X56, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X52, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 02, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 62, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 28, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X63, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 007, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X64, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 020, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X31, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 05, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 06, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X61, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 015, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X62, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X22, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X36, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X37, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 12, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X65, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 40, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 65, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 55, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001 Group Camp, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
- Site 68, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 37, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 11, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X38, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 19, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X25, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 51, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X33, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 10, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 021, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X27, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 005, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 32, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 66, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X41, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X28, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X53, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 44, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 24, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 27, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X18, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 39, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 010, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 006, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site X32, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X29, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 012, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 14, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 014, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X50, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X68, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 67, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 42, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 47, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 48, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 09, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 26, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 31, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 011, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X57, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 013, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 63, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 003, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 20, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X26, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X23, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X49, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 009, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 33, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X44, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X55, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 002, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 08, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X60, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 024, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 18, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 29, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 23, Loop A, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 61, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 57, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X35, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 54, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 56, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X45, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 016, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 45, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 001, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
- Site 13, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 03, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X46, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X66, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 22, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 38, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X39, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X34, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X48, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site X19, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
- Site 36, Loop A, Type Standard Nonelectric
