Buck Meadow Campground
The campground is currently closed. Normal operating season is May through October. Fee is $34 per night plus $10 per additional vehicle.
Fireworks and Explosives are always Prohibited
Fireworks and explosives (including explosive targets) are always prohibited on national forest lands. The prohibition of fireworks and exploding targets on national forest system lands is part of a set of permanent fire safety regulations in the Code of Federal Regulations (CFR), listed below.…
SNF Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Forest Order No. 05-15-00-26-01 will be effective from March 25, 2026, through July 27, 2026. It allows for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails and supersedes Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-19.
Occupancy limitations
The Sierra National Forest has issued Forest Order 05-15-00-25-20 to address occupancy limitations and challenges caused by extended stays and unattended property, which can lead to resource damage, safety hazards, and reduced access for other visitors. The order prohibits camping, parking, or…
Temporary Fire Restrictions from Order 05-15-00-25-07 Lifted
Effective October 11, 2025, the Sierra National Forest is lifting temporary fire restrictions placed into effect by Forest Order 05-15-00-25-07 on June 27, 2025. Criteria for enacting and the lifting of fire restrictions through forest orders are based on National Fire Danger Rating System (NFDRS)…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Wilderness use restrictions within the Ansel Adams, John Muir, Kaiser, Dinkey Lakes, and Monarch Wildernesses located in the Sierra National Forest
Food Refuse Storage Order
Possessing or storing any food or refuse within a Developed Recreation Site in a manner that allows bears or other wildlife to gain access is prohibited
About
Buck Meadow Campground is a primitive Forest Service campground located in the High Sierra Ranger District of Sierra National Forest. Situated at the confluence of Snow Corral and Deer Creeks along McKinley Grove Road, the campground occupies a large flat sandy area adjacent to Deer Creek. Large lodgepole pine trees scattered throughout the area provide welcome shade during warm summer days. The campground offers basic amenities typical of national forest sites: vault toilets are available but there is no potable water, so campers must bring an adequate supply. Sites accommodate vehicles up to 35 feet in length, with a maximum group size of 6 people per site and a 14-day stay limit. Access is via paved and dirt roads from Dinkey Creek Road. The setting along Deer Creek makes this a pleasant base for exploring the surrounding Sierra Nevada backcountry. The nearby McKinley Grove of giant sequoias is a popular attraction in the area.
Directions
From Clovis, take Highway 168 east through Prather toward Shaver Lake. Just before reaching Shaver Lake, turn right on Dinkey Creek Road. Travel 11.7 miles east to the intersection of Dinkey Creek Road and McKinley Grove Road. Turn right and travel 9.6 miles north on McKinley Grove Road to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | — |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $34 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 35ft |
| Max Trailer Length | 35ft |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
Useful Links
| USFS Buck Meadow Campground | |
| Sierra NF Alerts & Closures |
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