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  4. Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca)

Camping at Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca)

Public campground · 64 campsites · 1 group

A forested campground near fishing, and hiking. Most campsites have no hookups.

About this campground

Big Meadow sits at roughly 6,400 feet on the Stanislaus National Forest, east of Arnold along Highway 4 (about 21 25 miles from town). The site opens onto an open meadow framed by Sierra peaks, with views toward snow-capped ridgelines and the Great Central Valley on clear days.

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At a glance

  • RV fit varies by site

    Length limits vary by campsite.

  • No hookups
  • Pets welcome
  • Vault toilets

Not listed — confirm before booking: Max RV length isn't listed.

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0 available sites

0 open of 64 sites
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Check dates on Recreation.gov. Showing 40 of 65 sites.

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✓ available · R reserved · X not available · C closed · W first come, first served · N not yet released

No site is open for every night of your stay

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Amenities & location

  • Vault Toilets
Check-in
2:00 PM
Checkout
1:00 PM
Pets
Allowed (per listing)

Hookups (individual campsites): 64 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup).

Location

STANISLAUS
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Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca): questions answered

What is the maximum RV length at Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca)?
58 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed (per the listing)
Does Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca) have RV hookups?
64 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup) (per the listing)
How do I reserve a site at Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca)?
Reservable on Recreation.gov (per the listing)
Are pets allowed at Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca)?
Allowed (per the listing)
Sources and details

At a glance

Official facts link to their source; “Listing” facts come from the Recreation.gov listing. Anything we can't source says so.

Max rig length
Listing 58 RV-capable sites, no length limits listed
Hookups & power
Listing 64 no-hookup individual sites · group site listed separately (1 no-hookup)
Pull-through / back-in
Listing 0 pull-through, 1 back-in
Road & site access
Listing 1 gravel site driveways
Pets
Listing Allowed
Shade
Listing 0 of 1 sites that report shade are listed as shaded
Booking
Listing Reservable on Recreation.gov
Price
Listing Lowest listed rate $19/night (live price once you pick dates)
Getting there
Listing STANISLAUS (map in Location below)
Generators · Quiet hours · Cell signal · Starlink / satellite · Water · Stay limits
Not listed — check with campground

Reviews

Recent guest reviews

Karl B ★ 1 · Jul 2025
Don't go!!!! There is no water, and the Forrest Service doesn't seem to care about customer service.
Marina V ★ 5 · Jan 2020
This was a great group site for my 60th Birthday celebration.
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Available Nov 13–15 · 2 nights7 sites open for every night

Golden Pines RV Resort

12.9 mi from Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca) (straight-line)
Sites from $40/night
$80 total for Nov 13–15 · before taxes & fees
Rates & availability from Campspot · you book on their site
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No sites offered for these dates

(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground

6.1 mi from Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca) (straight-line) 4.0 · 31 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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No sites offered for these dates

(Lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground

6.5 mi from Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca) (straight-line) 4.0 · 83 Recreation.gov reviews
Tent sites · RV sites
Recreation.gov isn't offering sites Nov 13–15
Rates & availability from Recreation.gov · you book on their site
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Compare site types

64 individual reservable campsites from Recreation.gov, checked Nov 8 · 1 group site listed separately. Rates are the listed nightly rates.

Standard sites (tent or RV)

Tent, van or small RV, no power

64 sites · $30/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Group tent only area nonelectric (group)

1 site · $100/night

0 open Nov 13–Nov 15

Trip idea

Ideas for your stay

An idea to start from, built from this campground's listing and real tours nearby. Times, openings and prices change, so check each before you go.

  1. Day 1 · Arrive and settle in

    • Check in and set up camp.
    • go fishing (per the campground listing)
  2. Day 2 · Get out and explore

    • Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person
    • Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour Yosemite National Park area · 9 hr · from $220/person
  3. Day 3 · One more stop, then head home

    • Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person
Ways to stay

Bring a tent or have an RV waiting

  • Tent camping here: 64 sites take tents. See open sites ↑

Need an RV for your stay?

Rentals that may deliver here. Delivery may be available — confirm fees and dates with the owner before you book.

2022 Springdale 251bh
2022 Springdale 251bh

Travel trailer · 25 ft · sleeps 8 · 42 mi from campground

$180/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!
Entegra Ethos Coach, Your Luxury Adventure Rental!

Camper van · 20 ft · sleeps 2 · 58 mi from campground

$189/night listed · RVshare · Delivery may be available

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2020 Keystone Springdale
2020 Keystone Springdale

Travel trailer · 29 ft · sleeps 7 · 67 mi from campground

$129/night listed · Outdoorsy · Delivery may be available

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Things to do

Activities near Big Meadow - Us Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (Ca)

Bookable tours nearby

Paid experiences on Viator. Distances are from this campground when the tour lists its own start point.

Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour
Yosemite Highlights Small Group Tour

Yosemite National Park area · 9 hr · from $220/person

Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise
Lake Tahoe Emerald Bay Scenic Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–3 hr · from $116/person

Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours
Lake Tahoe East Shore Trail Self-Guided E-Bike Tour — 2–4 Hours

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr–4 hr · from $100/person

See 6 more bookable tours
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour
Ultimate Lake Tahoe Self-Guided Driving Audio Tour

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $14/person

Best time to go

Seasons, rates and how booked it gets

  • Peak season Jun 10–Sep 7: Tent $19–$75, RV & Tent $30 per night
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA
Scenic Snowshoe Adventure in South Lake Tahoe, CA

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $110/person

Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters
Clear Kayak Tour of Sand Harbor's Crystal Clear Waters

Lake Tahoe area · 2.5 hr · from $150/person

Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise
Lake Tahoe Evening Dinner Cruise

Lake Tahoe area · 3 hr–4 hr · from $170/person

Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe
Private Yacht-Class Boat Tour on Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 2 hr · from $642/person

Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe
Emerald Bay Helicopter Tour of Lake Tahoe

Lake Tahoe area · 10 min–12 min · from $139/person