Big Meadow Group
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Big Meadow Group is a National Forest campground near Bear Valley, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Overnight Use:
Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30
What's there
- ✓ Toilets
- ✓ Potable water
- ✓ Fire rings
On site: Toilets, potable water, and fire rings.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,538 ft
38.4159, -120.1113 in Calaveras. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Big Meadow Group?
No. Big Meadow Group is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.
How much does it cost to camp at Big Meadow Group?
Camping at Big Meadow Group costs Overnight Use:.
Is there drinking water at Big Meadow Group?
Yes, Big Meadow Group has potable water. It also has toilets.
Who manages Big Meadow Group?
Big Meadow Group is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Big Meadow Group
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Big Meadow Group, in a straight line: Grover Hot Springs (hot spring, 24 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- 133
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $30 per night
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- Free
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- Season
- Not on record
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- Single Site: $30 per night
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- Not on record
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More campgrounds: camping near Bear Valley and campgrounds in Calaveras.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01