Openings · last 7 days
9
Booking reality
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site openings here in the last 7 days
01 · Detected Opening History · the openings record · file CS-256932
When Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) reopens
Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)'s openings record: every site-date Campsite Sniper detected turning available, logged and time-stamped. Refreshed hourly.
Openings · last 30 days
26
Openings · last 90 days
27
Only 27 openings in the last 90 days: not enough recent activity for a reliable pattern. A free Campsite Sniper alert watches around the clock instead, and pings you the moment one opens.
02 · Availability Outlook · Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026 · of 43 monitored sites
Of the 387 tracked site-nights (Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026): 108 open for online reservation · 158 reserved · 121 on sites not offered for online reservation (first-come, first-served or administrative). Of the facility's 43 monitored sites, 33 can be reserved online and 7 are first-come, first-served (3 closed).
Where the open windows are
72.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation. 108 of 387 remain open; here is where they are.
Load status
Sep 18 – Sep 26, 2026Not open online72.1%
Open site-nights108 / 387
Reserved (of online inventory)158 / 266
Weekday openings98
Weekend openings10
Of the open site-nights on mapped sites, 98 fall on weekdays and 10 on weekends (Fri–Sun).
Open dates by month
Sep 2026 – Sep 2026September holds the most room. 108 of 387 site-nights are still open there.
Holiday windows
Sites open per night · of 40 sites| Window | Night | Sites open | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Labor Day | SAT Sep 5 | 0 | None open |
| SUN Sep 6 | 0 | None open | |
| MON Sep 7 | 0 | None open |
Labor Day: no online availability on any tracked night.
Best-availability sites
Most open site-nights · tracked window| Site | Open site-nights |
|---|---|
| 035B | 6 |
| 026 | 5 |
| 028 | 5 |
| 036 | 5 |
| 008A | 4 |
The 5 sites with the most open site-nights in the current snapshot. Pair a bookable date with a free alert to cover everything else.
Next windows
As of Sep 18, 2026 snapshotNext open dateMon · Sep 21
Next open weekendFri · Sep 25
The next bookable night is Sep 21; the first open weekend starts Sep 25. Campsite Sniper can watch later dates for you.
Stays and site detail
108 open site-nights across 30 sites at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA), from the same hourly snapshot as everything above.
Multi-night stays. 28 2-night, 25 3-night openings where a single site is free for every night, per Campsite Sniper's current snapshot — soonest Sep 21 at site 035B.
RV length. Longest recorded site here is 60 ft. 38 sites take 25 ft, 25 sites take 35 ft, 20 sites take 40 ft.
All 30 sites with current availability
| Site | Max RV | Hookups | Open site-nights | Longest run | Dates |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 035B | 20 ft | None | 6 | 6 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 026 | 50 ft | None | 5 | 5 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 25 |
| 028 | 35 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 036 | 20 ft | None | 5 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24, Sep 26 |
| 008A | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 009A | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 010B | 50 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 012 | 50 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 014 | 38 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26 |
| 017 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 019 | 35 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 023 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26 |
| 024 | 40 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 027 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 031 | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 034A | 30 ft | None | 4 | 4 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 034B | 25 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 24, Sep 25, Sep 26 |
| 037 | 25 ft | None | 4 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 26 |
| 008B | 40 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 009B | 35 ft | None | 3 | 2 nights | Sep 21, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 011 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 018 | 40 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 022 | 50 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 025 | 35 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 029 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 030 | 45 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 22, Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 035A | 28 ft | None | 3 | 3 nights | Sep 21, Sep 22, Sep 23 |
| 010A | 40 ft | None | 2 | 2 nights | Sep 23, Sep 24 |
| 013 | 50 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 23 |
| 015 | 30 ft | None | 1 | 1 night | Sep 21 |
About Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)
Overview
Big Meadows Campground is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Sequoia National Monument. The campground sits at an elevation of 7,500 feet.
Please note, this campground IS NOT within Shenandoah National Park.
Recreation
Hiking into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness and fly fishing in Big Meadows Creek are popular options.
Horseback riders have access to the nearby Horse Corral Pack Station. Numerous trailheads provide access to popular wilderness areas including Jennie Lakes, Monarch and National Park wilderness destinations.
Guests looking for water activities can visit Hume Lake, only 15 miles away.
Facilities
The campground offers 43 single campsites and one double-family campsite. Picnic tables and campfire rings are provided, as are vault toilets.
THERE IS NO POTABLE WATER AVAILABLE AT THIS LOCATION.
Natural Features
Big Meadow is a beautiful, higher altitude campground, uniquely arranged into 5 separate units with approximately 5 - 9 campsites per unit. The campground has a primitive feel but with amenities. Each unit has a maintained vault toilet and trash dumpster. Sites each have a fire ring, picnic table and a food storage box. Campground is near numerous meadows and sits along a serene creek that hosts plenty of wildlife.
Buck Rock Lookout, perched at an elevation of 8,500 feet, is a short drive away. Hume Lake is approximately 15 miles from the campground.
43 monitored sites7 FCFS sitesRVs up to 60 ftNo hookups38 shadedSpringsPets OKFire pitsMax party 12
Getting there
Take Highway 180 east to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance, where you will be required to purchase a forest/park permit. After entering the park, continue 2 miles where you will stay to the right as though you were going to Sequoia National Park. Continue on the General's Highway approximately 6 miles to the turn off to Big Meadows. The Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 14S11) is located on the left-hand side of the road. Follow this road approximately 5 miles, where you will find the campground on right side of the road. Please refer to the small scale map, or contact the Hume Lake District office for more specific directions.
36.719721377796766, -118.82529956139408559-325-2232
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FAQ
How do I get a reservation at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)?
Reservations for Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) are made through Recreation.gov. 72.1% of tracked site-nights are not currently open for online reservation; 108 of 387 remain open. Campsite Sniper has also detected 27 site openings here in the last 90 days, so further dates may appear. Pick a site on the map to see its calendar, or set a free Campsite Sniper alert. You complete the reservation yourself on Recreation.gov.
Does Campsite Sniper book this campground for me?
No. Campsite Sniper sends alerts and direct Recreation.gov links. It never books, pays for, holds, hoards, or resells reservations.
How current is this availability data?
Campsite Sniper re-checks public Recreation.gov availability for this facility every hour and republishes whenever anything changes. This facility's data last changed at Sep 18, 2026 16:19 UTC; an older timestamp means nothing has changed since that time, not that checking stopped. Always confirm final availability on Recreation.gov when you book.
How often do new openings appear at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)?
Campsite Sniper detected 9 site-date openings at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) in the last 7 days, 26 over 30 days and 27 over the last 90.
Can I get a multi-night stay at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)?
25 three-night openings are showing, counting only runs where the SAME site is free for all three nights. The soonest starts Sep 21 at site 035B. Confirm and book on Recreation.gov.
Which sites at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA) fit a 35-foot RV?
25 of the 40 sites that support RV analysis have a recorded maximum of 35 ft or more; the longest recorded is 60 ft.
Which month has the most availability at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)?
September 2026, with 108 open site-nights in the current snapshot of 387.
When is the next open date at Big Meadow Campground - US Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (CA)?
As of the Sep 18, 2026 snapshot: the next open date is Mon, Sep 21 and the next open weekend starts Fri, Sep 25. Detected openings can add earlier dates at any time; a free Campsite Sniper alert catches those the moment they appear.
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