Kennedy Meadows Campground
Its sites are first-come, first-served (no reservations), and camping is free. Kennedy Meadows Campground is a National Forest campground near Tulare, California.
First-come, first-served
- National Forest
- Managed by
Getting a site
- Managed by
- National Forest
- Reservations
- None, first-come
- Fee
- Free
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
- 6,500 ft
36.0531, -118.1294 in Tulare. Open in OpenStreetMap. Map © OpenStreetMap contributors.
Common questions
Do you need a reservation at Kennedy Meadows Campground?
No. Kennedy Meadows 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 Kennedy Meadows Campground?
Camping at Kennedy Meadows Campground is free.
Is there drinking water at Kennedy Meadows Campground?
No. Kennedy Meadows Campground has no potable water, so bring all the water you need.
Who manages Kennedy Meadows Campground?
Kennedy Meadows Campground is managed by the U.S. Forest Service.
Around Kennedy Meadows Campground
Hot springs nearby
The nearest hot spring to Kennedy Meadows Campground, in a straight line: Jordan Hot Springs (hot spring, 16 miles). Each has its own page on swimholesmap.com.
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $17 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Single Site: $17 per night
- Sites
- Not on record
- Season
- Not on record
- Fee
- Not on record
More campgrounds: camping near Tulare and campgrounds in Tulare.
Sources
- apps.fs.usda.gov (all fields), accessed 2026-09-30