Big Meadow Campground is located in Stanislaus National Forest, featuring forested terrain with meadows and nearby streams. The area experiences temperature highs around 80°F in summer and lows near 20°F in winter. Visitors can explore attractions like Calaveras Big Trees State Park and the historic town of Murphys, both offering unique experiences within reach.

## 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, 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. 
## 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.

Big Meadow Campground

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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 are the vaulted ones and were well maintained.  

Its close to Lake Alpine and  Bear Valley about  15-20 mins up the road. 

There's a very special camp spot at this campground that is hidden gem.  There's a native American grinding rock right at the site with a breathtaking view.  To find this spot. Enter the campground and make a right. The very back of this loop, the outside side,  close to the back toilet. 


Beautiful campground 

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 allows generators which is unfortunate for tent campers seeking quiet. For less noise, book sites near the back of the campground (sites 30 and up). Great mid-distance location for visiting both Sequoia and King's Canyon! 

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