Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA)

Stanislaus National Forest

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, coyotes and deer.

Big Meadow has 65 individual camping units and a group site. The group camp, easily accessible from Highway 4, can accommodate a maximum of 50 guests and 20 vehicles. Vault toilets and drinking water are among the conveniences found here. Pets are allowed.

Need to Know

• There is no host on site; Forest Service employees make daily visits
• The campsites are managed as first-come, first-served with the exception of the group site. Reservations can be made for the group site.
• Only 2 vehicles per site allowed.
• 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.

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 Information

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STANISLAUS CA

Phone Number

For campground inquiries, please call: 209-795-1381

Rental Options

Learn more about gear rental options for your trip

Driving Directions

From Arnold, California, take Highway 4 east for 25 miles to the Big Meadow Campground.

Available Campsites

• Site 014, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 006, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X53, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X64, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X50, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X60, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site MAX 25, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 007, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X65, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 024, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X27, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X47, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site XXX, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X39, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X51, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X58, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X26, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 005, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site 001, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X45, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 017, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 016, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X34, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X52, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 020, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X48, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X31, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X23, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X49, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X46, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X38, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X33, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X42, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X19, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 009, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X54, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X62, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X22, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X66, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X36, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X25, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X43, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X44, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X30, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 002, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site TENT, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X59, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X18, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 021, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X57, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 008, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X40, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 010, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X35, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 013, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X32, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X41, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X61, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 004, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X63, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 001 Group Camp, Loop GRP, Type Group Tent Only Area Nonelectric
• Site X55, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X29, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X28, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 003, Loop BIG, Type Tent Only Nonelectric
• Site X56, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X37, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site MAX 35, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 011, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 015, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site 012, Loop BIG, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X68, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric
• Site X67, Loop XXX, Type Standard Nonelectric

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