Big Meadows Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations). Big Meadows Campground is a National Forest campground near Georgetown, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Georgetown, California

National Forest
Managed by

Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Fee unknown, see agency

Source: apps.fs.usda.gov, accessed 2026-09-30

What's there

✓ Toilets
✓ Potable water

On site: Toilets and potable water.

Access and cell service

Elevation: 5,349 ft

39.0745, -120.4274 in Placer. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Meadows Campground?

No. Big Meadows Campground is first-come, first-served: there is no reservation system, so arrive early to claim an open site.

Is there drinking water at Big Meadows Campground?

Yes, Big Meadows Campground has potable water. It also has toilets.

Who manages Big Meadows Campground?

Big Meadows Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.

Around Big Meadows Campground

Swimming nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Big Meadows Campground, in straight-line miles: Meeks Bay (swimming hole, 17 miles), Emerald Bay (swimming hole, 20 miles), Kings Beach (swimming hole, 24 miles), Cave Rock (swimming hole, 26 miles), and Nevada Beach (swimming hole, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.