Big Meadow (Kings) Campground, Hartland, CA

Big Meadow (Kings) Campground is located in the Hume Lake Ranger District, Sequoia National Forest (1 hr 18 min east of Reedley, CA) with an elevation of 7,613 feet. There are a total of 33 campsites. The campground is normally open from mid June to the end of September. 25 sites can accommodate RVs and trailers between 30 and 60 feet. All sites are currently reservable. Reservations can be booked up to 6 months in advance. Each site includes a picnic table and fire ring. Fees range from $32.00 to $64.00. Activities include fishing.

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Campsite Reviews (76)

4.4 out of 5

5 star		66%
4 star		21%
3 star		7%
2 star		3%
1 star		4%

@RobertI8CAB03E · Camped on Sep 27, 2024 at Campsite #1

Lovely Campsite, the spaces were spread out nicely. The camp host was great and it was a great central point for exploring both Sequoia and King Canyon.

@WilliamH158481 · Camped on Sep 22, 2024 at Campsite #1

Site 1 was big and great. Other sites are less desirable. Signage for the campground as a whole needs to be upgraded. It was difficult to find site#1. I had to ask the camp host for directions. I will return to site 1.

@DavidH4978786 · Camped on Sep 14, 2024 at Campsite #29

It was really quiet. There were not a lot of people there so I got to really relax and enjoy the forest. Would definitely go again. Cant wait.

@EthanA3B27D0AB · Camped on Sep 13, 2024 at Campsite #13

Great campground.

@citlalminA0A87 · Camped on Aug 23, 2024 at Campsite #1

The camping location is very well kept. Restrooms are a bit of a walk if your site is further out since it had limited restrooms, but they were kept relatively clean. I noticed some camp sites are much smaller than others. I reserved campsite 1 which I believe was the most spacious campsite. With that being said, I did experience issues with this location. I reserved the camp site 2 months in advance for August 23-25, 2024 (2 nights) and selected site 1 after doing my research and liking what I found online. My partner and I arrived to Sequoia around 6pm due to experiencing heavy traffic and major delays. We drove 6 hours and were tired so we wanted to get to our site asap to set up and relax, but we showed up to a family of 20 with 5 cars at our campsite. The family had set up their equipment since the campsite 1 showed it was open and not reserved. We talked to Penny Host who took partial blame since they failed to update the reservation on site, but the situation was extremely difficult due to our long drive, us being tired, and not having a spot secured. Host Penny helped us get a different spot for the night, but I was bummed since I really wanted my weekend with my partner at campsite 1. Needless to say, it delayed our plans in the park since we had had to move from the other campsite to campsite 1 the next day (my preference since I really wanted site 1). Miss Penney was very helpful throughout the situation, but it could have definitely been avoided had the site been updated the day of. I would caution others to not arrive late after check in, but it was truly out of control due to many traffic delays we experienced. I'm not sure if they receive the reservation list since we also noticed other sites were not up to date

@KristenD685137 · Camped on Aug 16, 2024 at Campsite #31

Campsite 31 is awful and we almost left to find dispersed camping somewhere else in the forest when facing the idea of staying there two nights. Luckily, the wonderful camp host Penney helped us to swap for an unreserved site that was high quality and had creek access. Great access to hikes in the Jennie Lakes Wilderness, and nice that you can get water refills at the Stony Creek Resort

@JerryC3010960 · Camped on Aug 7, 2024 at Campsite #8B

Campground sites are scattered over five different locations along a half mile of road. Most are just a dirt or sand site lined out in the forest. Site descriptions aren't very good at present time, but the host said they were working on that. Otherwise, a decent stay. We were there four nights.

@NavalG4548AD6F · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #28

Campground was ok, but Toilets were not maintained and ran out of toilet paper

@JohnP1604489 · Camped on Aug 4, 2024 at Campsite #30

Our initial campsite was somewhat challenging but after the first night the camp host Ms. Penny was very helpful and we found a much better site.

@CurtisR1804931 · Camped on Aug 1, 2024 at Campsite #13

Camp host did an amazing job cleaning site(s) prior to my arrive. Bathrooms were very clean too.

@JuliannA8E5036 · Camped on Jul 15, 2024 at Campsite #29

Best-kept secret in Sequoia / Kings Canyon. Lovey and peaceful campground with gorgeous brook flowing directly next to our campsite (29). Extremely clean vault toilet -- kudos to the camp host. Don't forget to bring your own water -- no water at the Big Meadow Campground.

@JoannaR99A83CB · Camped on Jul 5, 2024 at Campsite #9B

Loved the campsite location. Good amount of shade and leveled campsite to place tent. Just a heads up no running water at this campground. Very clean, quiet, and peaceful! Camp host very helpful and nice as well! Thank You Penney!

@RicardoW51E87F · Camped on Jul 4, 2024 at Campsite #33

We stayed at site 033 and it was the best site in the are, it looked like the rest of the sites were on top of each other, there is enough parking for about 4 cars or 2 full size rv or 2 truck and trailer, the camp host did come and introduce himself my apologies if he reads this but I forgot his name but he did make sure that all trash was picked up from the vacant sites as we took a stroll would definitely book this place again.

@SalvatoreD5F58 · Camped on Jun 21, 2024 at Campsite #17

Nice spot

@BradC8878086 · Camped on Sep 26, 2023 at Campsite #8B

The spot we reserved would not accommodate our travel trailer because of all the trees in the way. There was no way we were going to back it in to the spot. The campground host found us a different spot that was available and it worked out great.

@MartaP9943877 · Camped on Sep 21, 2023 at Campsite #9B

The camping is totally remote in the forest. It takes some time to get there and its a bit scary late at night. There are only the most simple toilets without running water and showers. The spot is huge, equipped with fireplace with barbecue grid, picnic area and a bear proof box. No cellular reception. Overall we had a good time - its just really far away.

@JosephZ19AE6B9 · Camped on Sep 15, 2023 at Campsite #3A

Awesome campground and big!

@JohnB8383631 · Camped on Sep 15, 2023 at Campsite #3B

Great campsite, about a 30 minute drive from the giant forest but its a nice drive. Bathrooms were super clean

@armandojB98CAF · Camped on Sep 14, 2023 at Campsite #23

Great spot, not so close to washroom, could be better if there was a map of all campground, so it will be easier to find your spot

@LeoCAA645AC929 · Camped on Sep 8, 2023 at Campsite #13

Nice and peaceful, rain at times which made it better. Loved it.

@RestieD0A2EC94 · Camped on Aug 11, 2023 at Campsite #28

Too expensive. It shouldn't cost this much to reserve a campsite.

@GretaHE827E94A · Camped on Aug 6, 2023 at Campsite #15

We really enjoyed the campground. Site 15 is right by the road and bathroom. FYI.

@MarkH6047851 · Camped on Aug 3, 2023 at Campsite #4

Dwonsides; No water available, pit toilets, campers and host running generators for 10hrs a day.Upsides: Super quiet once generators stopped. very little traffic and a good quality access road. Great location and good sized sites. (#5 was great)

@AnkeK08D378CEE · Camped on Aug 2, 2023 at Campsite #11

Schner Campingplatz und ruhige, berwiegend schattige Site. Nur 0,4 Meilen entfernt befindet sich der Einstieg fr die Trails zum Lake Weaver und Lake Jennie. Uns hat es sehr gut gefallen.

@SarinaHE2C1E98 · Camped on Jul 30, 2023 at Campsite #5

Beautiful! Super close to the meadows and Big Meadow Trail Head. The stream that runs behind the campsite invites many wildlife like deer (and Bugs so bring bug spray!). The camp host was nice and respectful, he kept the bathroom clean. There's no water so bring a ton we brought 6 gallons for 5 people 2 nights and it lasted. There's also one big trash can for the campsite, so bring your own trash bags to take over there.

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