Buck Meadow
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping costs Overnight Use:. Buck Meadow is a National Forest campground near Shaver, 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
On site: Toilets. No potable water.
Access and cell service
- Elevation
- 6,734 ft
37.0103, -119.0633 in Fresno. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Buck Meadow?
No. Buck Meadow 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 Buck Meadow?
Camping at Buck Meadow costs Overnight Use:.
Is there drinking water at Buck Meadow?
No. Buck Meadow has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Buck Meadow?
Buck Meadow is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Buck Meadow
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Buck Meadow, in a straight line: Mono Hot Springs (hot spring, 22 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
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- Fee
- Single Site: $35 per night
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- Free
- Sites
- 123
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More campgrounds: camping near Shaver and campgrounds in Fresno.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30
- epqs.nationalmap.gov (elevationFt), accessed 2026-10-01