Camper submitted image from Jackass Meadow - 1

View Photos

Camper submitted image from Jackass Meadow - 2
Roads
Camper submitted image from Jackass Meadow - 3
Nature
Camper submitted image from Jackass Meadow - 4
People
Camper submitted image from Jackass Meadow - 5
Facilities
Unlock Planning Tools in App

Established Camping

Jackass Meadow

CAMPER SUMMARY PRESENTED BYFord

Jackass Meadow is located in the Sierra National Forest, featuring a landscape of meadows and forested areas. Temperatures range from lows in the 30s Fahrenheit during winter to highs in the 80s during summer. Nearby attractions include the scenic views of Florence Lake and hiking trails that offer access to the John Muir Wilderness.

Suggest an Edit

Location

Jackass Meadow is located in California

Detail location of campground

Directions

From Clovis, California: Take Hwy 168 north for 70 miles to Huntington Lake Campground office at Eastwood. Turn right and follow Kaiser Pass Road approximately 21 miles to Jackass Meadow campground.

Coordinates

37.279161 N
118.965697 W

Open in Google Maps

Connectivity

Presented byT-Mobile SatelliteT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Is Jackass Meadow sold out?

Quickly grab cancellations!

Learn More

Detours Nearby

LOCAL FAVORITES PRESENTED BYToyota Trucks
Mono Hot Springs

Mono Hot Springs

40 min away

Mono Creek

Mono Creek

51 min away

Drive Time

Presented byToyota Trucks

Connectivity

Presented byT-Mobile SatelliteT-Mobile is introducing T-Satellite to extend coverage in the outdoorsLearn More
  • signal strength bars
    T-Mobile
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    Verizon
    No Coverage
  • signal strength bars
    AT&T
    No Coverage

Access

  • Drive-In
    Park next to your site
  • Walk-In
    Park in a lot, walk to your site.

Site Types

  • Tent Sites
  • RV Sites
  • Standard (Tent/RV)

Features

For Campers

  • Trash
  • Picnic Table
  • Firewood Available
  • Reservable
  • Drinking Water
  • Toilets
  • Alcohol
  • Pets
  • Fires

For Vehicles

  • Sanitary Dump
  • Big Rig Friendly

2025 Detourist Giveaway

Presented byToyota Trucks

Review Campgrounds. Win Prizes.

Enter to Win

Reviews

Add Review

5 Stars

4 Stars

3 Stars

2 Stars

1 Star

50%
0%
0%
50%
0%

3.5

out of 5

2 Reviews

Reviewed Oct. 2, 2019

I definitely need to go here again!

This place is awesome! Everyone there was very nice and I made some good memories. There are lots of places to hike and explore around there. My favorite part was getting to see the horses running in the field next to where I camped.

Reviewed Aug. 8, 2018

Remote, dusty, pretty

We camped at Jackass Meadows Campground with my dad, kids & grandkids in July 2016. It was described as beautiful, great swimming/fishing, store for shopping, road ok for trailers up to 25 feet long.

The road into the actual campground was 18 miles, one lane on most of it, blind corners, huge boulders coming out towards the road, minimal pullouts, rocky at points, big ruts on roadway....that 18 miles took us 2 hours to drive! I’d never attempt to drive a trailer over that road.

The campground was pretty with big campsites but very dusty, huge mosquitoes, minimal water stations, vault toilets, and the water in the San Joaquin River was super shallow more like a creek. This surprised us because a couple weeks prior to going, the campground had been flooded (something it does almost every year apparently) and had to dry out before people could camp. The fishing was not good due to lack of water & fish. The kids could put feet in the water & splash around but to “swim”, we had to drive out another narrow road several miles to Florence Lake that was shallow at swim spot, walk through dirt to get to the “beach” & enjoy cougar tracks around the edge. I guess you could rent boats or take the ferry across to the other side, but there was no way to do that with a large group & we were kinda afraid to know the costs.

The store was extremely tiny & even though it had extras like bug repellent ($10 a can) & marshmallows ($4 a bag), it wasn’t a convenient place to go at all. We had to buy ice every day due to high heat and each bag or block was $5! We also had to buy extra water because it wasn’t good out of the faucets...each gallon was $4! As you can imagine, none of us expected this extra cost. There was no other store available unless we wanted to drive the 2 hours back towards town & that store wasn’t much larger from what we saw on the way in.

I will say that the trees were beautiful & walking to the big granite area on the trail by camp was pretty cool. It’s in the John Muir Wilderness, so this was something even the kids enjoyed.

Our camphost was not very polite & was rushing us to gather cash to pay for the extra car in our site, even though it had a handicap placard in it. He didn’t stay on top of extremely loud campers that were playing music late into the night & being extra noisy once they knew it bothered us. Mind you, we had a bunch of kids that could get loud, but once 10pm hit (quiet time), everyone was quieter around the campfire & kids were put to bed. At midnight we were all trying to sleep & my son had to yell at them to shut up because they kept waking our kids up. This was after we’d askrd them politely to please keep it down.

We had paid for 6 nights of camping and left in the morning after night 4. Everyone was tired of the dirt, being bitten by mosquitoes & everything costing so much to keep hydrated & food cold. All in all, we made the best of it & some sweet memories with kids but would never recommend Jackass Meadows for a family campground or go again.

SiteJackass Meadows
Month of VisitJuly
  • Review photo of Jackass Meadow by Jb6942jb J., August 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Jackass Meadow by Jb6942jb J., August 8, 2018
  • Review photo of Jackass Meadow by Jb6942jb J., August 8, 2018
  • (5) View All

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Jackass Meadows Campground located in California?

Jackass Meadows Campground is located in the Sierra National Forest in California. The campground is situated in a meadow area and requires traveling approximately 18 miles on a narrow mountain road to reach. The access road features single-lane sections with blind corners, making it somewhat challenging to navigate, especially with larger vehicles or trailers. The remote location offers a peaceful Sierra mountain experience away from crowded areas.

What outdoor activities can you do while camping at Jackass Meadows?

Jackass Meadows offers a variety of outdoor activities for nature enthusiasts. Visitors can enjoy hiking on numerous trails in the surrounding area, perfect for exploring the Sierra National Forest. Fishing opportunities are available, making it a good destination for anglers. Swimming spots can be found nearby. The area is also great for wildlife viewing, with some campers even witnessing horses running in the adjacent meadow. The natural setting provides plenty of opportunities for exploration and creating memorable outdoor experiences.

What amenities are available at Jackass Meadows Campground?

Jackass Meadows Campground offers basic amenities for campers. The campground has designated camping sites suitable for tents and smaller trailers (under 25 feet recommended due to road conditions). There is a store in the vicinity where campers can purchase supplies. The campground is fairly rustic, focusing on natural surroundings rather than extensive facilities. For specific amenities like restrooms, water availability, or fire rings, contact the Sierra National Forest office before your visit.