Kelty Meadow
Closed — Closed for the season. The campground operates from June through September.
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.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure 05-15-00-25-19
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Recreation Site, Road, and Trail Closure
Forest Order closing trails, roads and trails with the Garnet Fire footprint.
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-52-25-17 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Garnet Fire Closure
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07
Termination of Forest Order No. 05-15-00-25-07 USDA Forest Service Sierra National Forest Fire Restrictions
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.
Nelder Grove Historic Area Closure
Going into or being upon the Nelder Grove Historical Area as shown
Mammoth Pool Boat Launch Rehabilitation
Entering the Mammoth Pool boat launch rehabilitation area is prohibited
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
Kelty Meadow Campground is a horse-friendly campground located in the Bass Lake Ranger District of Sierra National Forest at 3,400 feet elevation. The campground sits alongside Kelty Creek in a mountainous area shaded by pine and cedar trees near Bass Lake. Designed with equestrian campers in mind, the sites are wide and open enough to accommodate small horse trailers, slide-ins, tent trailers, or tents, with some sites featuring hitching posts though no corrals are available. The campground provides basic amenities including vault toilets, picnic tables, campfire rings, and grills at each site. While potable water is not available, stock water can be accessed from the creek. Visitors enjoy horseback riding on logging and forest roads in the surrounding area, with additional recreational opportunities centered around nearby Bass Lake including fishing, boating, swimming, and hiking. The Shadow of the Giants National Recreation Trail, featuring giant sequoias, is located a few miles south of the campground. Road access includes both paved and dirt roads. The campground can be reached from Oakhurst via Sky Ranch Road (Forest Road 6S10/632) approximately 11 miles, then turning left onto Forest Road 6S20. Services are available in the nearby Bass Lake community.
Directions
From Highway 41 north of Oakhurst, take Sky Ranch Road (Forest Road 632/6S10) approximately 11 miles, then turn left onto Forest Road 6S20. Continue to the campground entrance on the left.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | No |
| Water Hookups | No |
| Sewer Hookups | No |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $41 - $82 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Contact
| clm@clm-services.com | |
| Phone | +1 (559) 877-2218 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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