Established Camping
Long Meadow Group Campground
About
USDA Forest Service
Sequoia National Forest
Overview
Long Meadow Group Campground is a remote facility within Sequoia National Forest, in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument. The area is named for the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the forest's lower slopes.
Recreation
Touring the Sequoia National Monument is the area's most popular activity. Hikers enjoy the Trail of a Hundred Giants as it wanders through the Long Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove. Other points of interest within the southern section include the Belknap Grove and the Freeman Grove The northern portion of the monument is a short drive away, where visitors can view the Boole Tree, which is the largest tree on the National Forest system. Indian Basin Grove is also located in this area.
Facilities
The group campground is configured for up to 36 people and up to 5 vehicles. No hookups are available. Vault toilets are provided. This is a remote facility with no nearby conveniences.
Natural Features
Sequoia National Forest comprises about 1.1 million acres. Elevations range from about 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating precipitous canyons and mountain streams with spectacular waterfalls such as Salmon Creek Falls and Grizzly Falls. The campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet, near trails that wind through giant sequoia groves, climb up mountains and meander along wild rivers.
contact_info
For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010.
Nearby Attractions
Sequoia National Monument offers numerous hiking trails through scenic sequoia groves. The Giant Sequoia Mercantile offers a wide variety of books, maps, gifts, local art, camping supplies and other merchandise that will serve to make trips to the monument more memorable.
Access
- Drive-InPark next to your site
Stay Connected
- WiFiUnknown
- VerizonUnknown
- AT&TUnknown
- T-MobileUnknown
Site Types
- Tent Sites
- RV Sites
- Standard (Tent/RV)
- Group
Features
For Campers
- Picnic Table
- Pets
- Fires
RangerPeaceful days, party nights
A really nice drive along the river takes you right to this campsite.
Some parts of the campground were very quiet, some parts were busier. If your site is close enough to the water, you’ll hear frogs and critters at night which I loved.
Close to lots of recreation and activities places to rent river accessories.
TravelerYES - Reserved this campsite ASAP!
I really loved this campsite. It's not too big and you get a lot of privacy and shade with the trees. There are bathrooms and a water spigot throughout the site which makes things a lot easier!
There is direct access to the river. We camped right at the riverfront so it was nice to wake up, step outside out tent and have my morning tea while watching the river flow.
There are pull up parking spaces to your designated site, a picnic table and a bear locker.
When it's warm you can go tubing in the river.
I'll be going back here in a couple weeks. Loved it!
Not too far of a drive from the town or Sequoia trees. :)
TravelerSecluded, but no food lockers
It’s my 4th trip at this campsite, and what brings me back is the seclusion and the amazing night sky. Also, it’s easier to get a spot here last minute, since it’s not as popular. The rangers said that recently, bears have been coming to this area since the recent fires forced them to move. We saw one black bear club that was about 5’6” climbing a tree. It wasn’t aggressive but it was looking for food around my group as we were packing up.
Pros:
-2 vault toilets.
-Large space.
-Less popular. Easier to book.
-Walking distance to Trail of 100 Giants.
-There is a store at Camp Nelson.
-No cell service. Download your maps before coming here.
Cons:
-NO food lockers!! Lock your food in your car, but don’t have the coolers visible because the bears can still see.
-Only 3 picnic benches.
-Swarms of flies all over the site! They are vicious. They will try to bite you and eat your food!
-Also there’s cow poop all over the site (dry and fresh).
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Location
Long Meadow Group Campground is located in California
Directions
From Highway 99 turn east on J22. Travel on J22 through California Hot Springs to the "T" intersection, turn left on M50. Travel on M50 for 10 miles to the next left turn at M107. Travel on M107 approximately 6 miles to the entrance to Long Meadow on the right.
Coordinates
35.97945 N
118.582024 W