Big Meadow Campground

Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Single Site: $35 per night. Big Meadow Campground is a National Forest campground near Mono, California.

First-come, first-served

National Forest · Mono, California

National Forest
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Getting a site

Managed by: National Forest
Reservations: None, first-come
Fee: Single Site: $35 per night

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: 8,505 ft

37.5120, -118.7129 in Mono. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.

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Common questions

Do you need a reservation at Big Meadow Campground?

No. Big Meadow Campground 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 Campground?

Camping at Big Meadow Campground costs Single Site: $35 per night.

Is there drinking water at Big Meadow Campground?

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

Who manages Big Meadow Campground?

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

Around Big Meadow Campground

Hot springs and waterfalls nearby

swimholesmap.com · within 30 miles

Nearest to Big Meadow Campground, in straight-line miles: Wild Willy's Hot Springs (hot spring, 9.7 miles), Hot Creek (hot spring, 12 miles), Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 21 miles), Rainbow Falls (waterfall, 21 miles), and Keough's Hot Springs (hot spring, 26 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.