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Sequoia/Big Meadow
Sequoia Big Meadow is a popular camping and hiking destination located in Grant Grove, California. The area is part of the Giant Sequoia National Monument and is home to some of the world's largest trees. The meadow is surrounded by towering sequoias, and visitors can explore the area on foot or by horseback. There are several trails that lead to the meadow, including the Big Meadow Trail, which is a moderate hike that takes about two hours to complete. The meadow is also a great spot for bird watching, as many species of birds can be seen in the area.
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beyondnature1980
What's good, Beyond Nature Crew! Currently seeking the quietest camps and wildest trails right here near Big Meadow in Sequoia & Kings National Parks. Find all our escape inspiration and adventure videos on our YouTube channel: @beyondnature1980 What makes this spot a "must-see" for you? Let's hear your stories! Stay wild! 🥾
Dancing in the Moonlight
The location of Big Meadow Campground is excellent—beautiful forest setting, close to Hume Lake and great hiking trails. Our campsite was spacious and well laid out, with plenty of room to set up comfortably. However, a few issues really impacted our experience. First, the bugs were overwhelming, especially in the evening—mosquitoes and other flying insects were constant. You absolutely need strong repellent and protective clothing. My own handmade all-natural, organic bug-repellant bar lotion works excellent. Second, and more frustrating, our neighboring campers were extremely loud, laughing and chattering well past midnight. It went unchecked, and we didn’t see any campground staff around to enforce quiet hours. For a place that’s supposed to be peaceful, this was disappointing and made it hard to rest. Also, there is no potable water—you must bring your own. Overall, this campground has a lot of potential and the setting is beautiful, but the lack of quiet and bug control made our stay less enjoyable. Be prepared and maybe avoid weekends if you’re looking for a restful escape.
Alyssa Trapp
This campground and surrounding areas are beautiful and easy to find a spot if dispersed camping. We went during 4th of July weekend and figured we were not going to get a great spot but we did both nights we went. About 20 min from General Grant tree as well.
Alex Edwards
Pretty nice campground, plenty of space per spot. Decent bathrooms. Fires allowed in fire pits. Dog friendly. We were lucky enough to be fairly close to the bathrooms, some other camp spots within the same campground were pretty far away. The campground is comprised of several units of camp sites, that stretch for a few miles down this road. The meadow nearby is gorgeous. If you take the road further into the woods, it gets very curvy and elevated. Incredible views if you're willing to go down several miles of pretty wild road.
Joel Moore
A great out of the way camping spot. Both the north and south ends of the meadow have great camping. No water available. Outhouses and fire rings and some tables are provided. No cell reception at all. It was great. Lots of hiking, cycling and exploring to do. The pavement poops out just before the meadow. Fabulous place to camp. No fee.