Established Camping
Big Meadow Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
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, coyotes and deer.
Recreation
Picnicking,…
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TGood
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
Features
For Campers
- Trash
- Picnic Table
- Firewood Available
- Drinking Water
- Toilets
- Alcohol
- Pets
- Fires

Primitive, but Tucked Away
Very basic campsites with a picnic table, fire ring, bear box, and access to a pit toilet. The setting of the campground is gorgeous with all of the exposed rock and large trees. Campsites can be booked online, and some are available first-come-first-serve as far as I understand. The campsite…
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Beautiful campground
Our family camped at this campground many times every summer when my children were young.
The campground is first come first serve. We were always able to find a good spot coming on Friday after work. The camp sites are spaced out nice so your neighboring campers aren't super close. The toiles…
Location
Big Meadow Campground is located in California
Directions
From Arnold, California, take Highway 4 east for 25 miles to the Big Meadow Campground.
Coordinates
38.41681415 N
120.10641482 W