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Big Meadows
Monday, November 11, 2024
| Other Names | Sequoia National Forest, Hume Lake Ranger District, Big Meadows Creek, Big Meadow Campground, Lost Meadows, Buck Rock Jeep Trail, Buck Rock Fire Lookout, Little Boulder Creek, Kennedy Meadow, Tornado Meadow, Deer Meadow, Footman Canyon, Evans Creek, Tornado Creek, Marvin Pass, Sunset Meadow, Sequoia National Forest And Giant Sequoia National Monument, Cheater Trail |
| Last Known Status | Closed For Season |
This part of the Sequoia National Forest offers miles of novice and moderately challenging trails and a small sand pit. The popular Buck Rock Jeep Trail leads to a fire lookout that has panoramic views of the surrounding mountains, Kings River, Monarch and Jennie Lakes Wilderness plus the Sequoia and Kings Canyon National Parks.
Camping is available at Big Meadows Campground, Buck Rock Campground and near the sand pit. For a unique camping experience check out the Big Meadows Cabin.
REGULATIONS
| Permit Required | Yes | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| Dates Open | Spring - Fall | CA OHMVR red sticker vehicles permitted from Oct 1 to May 31 |
| Other ATV Stickers Accepted | Yes | Residents of any state not listed must purchase a Nonresident OHV Use Permit. (AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, IA, ID, IN, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MT, ND, NH, NJ, NM, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WA, WI, WY) |
| Spark Arrestor | Yes | A spark arresting exhaust silencer or end cap is required for all vehicles. |
| Noise Limit | Yes (96 dB) | CA OHMVR noise limits apply (1985/older limit 101 dB, 1986/newer limit 96 dB) |
| Whip Flags | Not Required | |
| Maximum Vehicle Width | No Restriction | |
 Motorcycles & Dirt Bikes | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 ATVs | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 UTV & SXS | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
 SUVs & Jeeps (registered) | Permitted | |
| Dune Buggy & Sand Rail 4x4 (unregistered) | Permitted | CA OHMVR stickers required |
| 2 Stroke Engines | Certain Times | CA OHMVR restrictions apply |
| MX Helmet Required | Yes | helmets required by state law |
 Camping | Some Areas | (camp in developed sites only) |
 Campfires | Some Areas | (permitted in developed campsites only) |
| Night Riding | Unknown | |
| Trail Blazing | Prohibited | stay on trails |
| Rule Enforcement |
TYPE OF AREA
| Area | Motorized Trails, Gravel Pit |
| Land | National Forest |
FEES & PASSES
| Parking | (None) |
| Entry | (None) |
| Riding | (None) |
| Camping | Yes Tent: $32.00 RV: $32.00 Addtl. Vehicle: $0.00 Big Meadow Campground fees range from $32-$64/night. |
| Comment | No camp fee charged at Buck Rock Campground but requires a park entrance fee. Contact the Hume Lake Ranger District at (559) 338-2251 for details. |
RATINGS
| Our Rating |  Very Good |
| Recommended Stay | 1-2 Days |
| Comments | (Scroll Down For Rider Reviews & Comments) |
DRIVING DIRECTIONS
| Nearest City | Miramonte, CA | ||
| From: Fresno, CA
1) Take SR-180 East about 60 miles 2) Turn left (north) onto NF-14S11, continue about 3 miles 3) Big Meadows Staging Area is on the right (south). For the Big Meadows Campground: 4) Continue about .5 miles past the Big Meadows Staging Area 5) Campground entrance is on the right (south). |
OFFICIAL CONTACTS
| Contact Info | Sequoia National Forest - Hume Lake Ranger District 35860 East Kings Canyon Road Dunlap, CA 93621 (559) 338-2251 sm.fs.sequoianf@usda.gov www.fs.usda.gov |
| Contact Info | Sequoia And Kings Canyon National Park 47050 Generals Highway Three Rivers, CA 93271-9700 (559) 565-3341 www.nps.gov |
| Contact Info | Recreation.gov (877) 444-6777 www.recreation.gov |
| Comment | Big Meadows Cabin Reservations |
Big Meadows Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/15/2015 (Thanks!)
Big Meadows Trail Photo
Photo Submitted 7/15/2015 (Thanks!)
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TERRAIN
| Approx Size | 19,200 acres (30 sq mi) | |
| Miles Of Trail | 20 | |
| Climate Type | Forest | |
| Elevation | 7500 to 8500 ft. | |
| Trail Maintenance | Marked, Rated, Lightly Maintained | |
| Loose Dirt |  Mostly | |
| Hard Pack |  Some | |
| Sand | Some | |
| Mud |  Little | |
| Dust | Little | |
| Rocks | Little | |
| Trees |  All | |
| Steep Hills | Some | |
| Water Crossings |  Few | |
| Small Jumps | Some | |
| Large Jumps |  None | |
| Berms | Few | |
| Sand/Gravel Pits | Some | |
| Shade |  Many | |
| Hazards | Few | (hazards assumed marked but use caution) |
 Novice | Some | |
 Amateur | Mostly | |
 Expert | Little |
KEY SERVICES
 Gasoline | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Hume Lake General Store (559) 305-7770 |
| Diesel | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Hume Lake General Store (559) 305-7770 |
 Water | 5-20 Miles (SW) | Eshom Campground (559) 338-2251 |
 RV Hookup | 30+ Miles (W) | Lakeridge Camping & Boating Resort (559) 787-2260 or (877) 787-2260 |
 RV Disposal | 30+ Miles (W) | Lakeridge Camping & Boating Resort (559) 787-2260 or (877) 787-2260 |
| Campground | On Site | Big Meadows Campground, Buck Rock Campground (559) 338-2251 |
 Conv Store | 5-20 Miles (NW) | Hume Lake General Store (559) 305-7770 |
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