Holey Meadow Campground, near Sequoia National Forest, is a cozy spot that offers a blend of shade and serenity for campers. With just ten sites, it’s perfect for those looking to escape the hustle and bustle while still enjoying the great outdoors.

The campground is known for its clean facilities, including well-maintained vault toilets, and the friendly camp host who keeps everything in check. Visitors have enjoyed the shaded areas, which provide a cool retreat from the heat, especially during the summer months. As one camper put it, “There was shade all day long, which was good because temperatures during the day were over 90 degrees in the sun.”

For those eager to explore, you’re just a short drive from the Trail of 100 Giants, where you can marvel at the towering sequoias. The nearby meadow adds to the charm, with the occasional sighting of cows wandering through, giving it that rustic feel. Just keep an eye out for the local wildlife; bears have been spotted in the area, so securing your food is a must.

While some sites are a bit close together, the overall atmosphere is quiet and laid-back, making it a great choice for couples or small groups. Whether you’re here for a weekend or a longer stay, Holey Meadow Campground offers a peaceful retreat in the heart of nature.

## Overview

 The Sequoia National Forest, located at the southern end of the Sierra Nevada in central California, takes its name from the giant sequoia, the world's largest tree, which grows in more than 30 groves on the Forest's lower slopes. The 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 near Fairview and Grizzly Falls on the Kings River. This remote campground is popular with hikers and people who want to tour the giant sequoias, including the Trail of a Hundred Giants.
## Recreation

 Activities in this remote area include hiking and touring giant sequoias. Trails in the monument, open to hikers, horses and bikes, wind through giant sequoia groves, up mountains, and alongside wild rivers. Plenty of hiking is offered nearby, including a wheelchair-accessible nature trail, the Trail of a Hundred Giants. 
## Natural Features

 This primitive campground sits at an elevation of 6,400 feet southeast of Porterville, California, within the Giant Sequoia National Monument. It is a short drive to the the Trail of a Hundred Giants, through the Redwood or Long Meadow sequoia grove. 
## Contact Info

 For facility specific information, please call (661) 455-6010. 
## Nearby Attractions

 The Redwood and Long Meadow Sequoia groves and the Trail of a Hundred Giants are a short drive away.

Holey Meadow Campground

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Holey Meadows is a small campground with just 10 sites. We reserved campsite 5 and there was shade all day long, which was good because temperatures during the day were over 90 degrees in the sun. There was a flat spot for our tent and plenty of room to pitch another tent. This site didn't have any neighbors behind it and it was close to the bathroom. It's a short half mile drive down a dirt road to get to the campgrounds. The camp host was friendly and helpful. He suggested a number of activities for us and came around each day/night to check in. He also kept the vault toilets so clean and aired out. Two thumbs up for that. All of our neighbors were really quiet and went to bed early. There's a number of activities in the area to keep you busy during the day - Trail of 100 Giants, the view from Dome Rock, the Noble Waterfall, and the Needles Lookout 5 mile hike. If you are in need of supplies, there's a restaurant / store 18 miles up the road in Ponderosa. We were able to pick up firewood and ice and had a beer on their deck and enjoyed the band. Overall, we were very pleased with our stay and would recommend it to other campers who don't mind no showers. Please note that there is NO drinking water as the description on this site states.

Shaded, quiet, and clean!

This campsite has small sites that are right on top of each other. We had site #2 and we were right on top of our neighbors, and we could smell the toilets from everywhere in camp. They are pit toilets, and they stink.

Good news is, no bear sightings, especially since there are no bear bins. That's right, bring your own bear proof containers, because they're not provided here. The camp host told us there had been no sightings all year, and that we should be safe to leave our food in the car. We were only there two nights, but we didn't like that.

Overall, it's a cool and quiet campground. But the lack of space, and the stink make it not worth visiting.

Stinky and cramped campsite

We love this site, we’ve been 3 times now and site 2 is the best for us. Site 4-6 are a bit close together. You have a 1/2 mile drive on a dirt road and it can get pretty rutted from the winter rain/mud. Close to trail of 100 giants !

Small and Quaint

A small, quiet campground that’s good for groups of 2-4 people since the sites are close to each other. The 1/2 mile in is on a dirt road, but easy to drive as we saw others with small sedans get in and out. We were here at the end of July and because of all the tree covering, the temperature was comfortable and cool even during the day. There are 2 vault toilets and it’s true, the smell of them travel throughout the campground, but the toilets were kept clean while we were there. No water so bring your own. No bear lockers. Simple trash cans near the toilet (not ones that would keep bears out) so bears must not be a problem at this campground. There’s a nice meadow adjacent to the sites that we saw many cows meandering through. 

We came up through Kern and after seeing the loads of people there, overbooked camp spots, and lack of trees to give reprieve from the sun, we were so happy to have found Holey Meadow.

Tip: Trail of 100 Giants is minutes away. Go in the late afternoon if possible to avoid crowds.

Quiet Camp, Good for Couples

We loved being cool in the shade. Nearby to hiking and sequoia trees. Plenty of space between sites and not many people there. Be mindful as there is a bear that likes to dumpster dive. Keep your trash secure and don’t poke it!

Best Campground (watch for the bear)

Stayed for July 4 2021 at site 7. The campsites are close to each other and is the only reason I did not mark this as 5 stars. 1, 2, 3 and 4 are in the first section/small loop and are up a slight hill and have a smaller bathroom. 5 and 6 are in the middle and 5 is right in front of the second bathroom. 7, 8 and 9 are in the second section and are close together. 7 was on a slight hill. Heads up there were more sightings of black bears in the area and a young bear frequented this campground. A ranger came by to check on us and inform us they have sighted about 7 bears in the area and are less afraid to approach humans as they are hungry due to this year's drought. Highly recommend bringing a bear locker or keeping your food in the car as much as possible. The campground is beautiful and shaded, at night you can see the stars from the opening in the trees. It is next to a beautiful meadow. And the bathrooms were kept extremely clean. Loved staying at this campground, only 5 minute drive from trail of 100 giants and 25 minute drive from Kern River.

Beautiful Campgrounds

Pulled in on a Friday afternoon and had the whole campgrounds to ourselves, until about 7 pm. Neighbors kept noise to a minimum. We chose site #3 (back right) and it had a fairly level spot for our cars RTT. Overall, the grounds and bathrooms were very clean. Holey Meadow, across the road, is small, but very beautiful. The main road is just past that, so you will hear traffic. The Trail of a Hundred Giants is about 2 miles north and worth a visit. A section of the trail was closed due to a downed tree, but still a nice walk. 

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