Redwood Meadow Campground

Closed — Closed for the season. The campground typically operates from mid-May through mid-October, weather dependent. Access roads are subject to winter closures.

National Forest System Roads

Follow California Vehicle Code on National Forest System Roads

Western Divide and Kern River Ranger Districts Winter Road Closures

To provide for public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads the Exhibit and attached map, except persons using a tracked over-the-snow vehicle when there is a minimum of twelve inches of snow on the road.

Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except ATV/OHV and Tracked Vehicles - 2025

To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.

Hume Lake Ranger District Road Closure Except Tracked Vehicles - 2025

To provide public safety and protect natural resources, the following act is prohibited within the Hume Lake

Hume Lake Ranger District Winter Roads Closure - No Exceptions - 2025

To provide public safety and protect natural resources, using any type of motorized wheeled vehicle on the National Forest System roads listed below and shown on the attached map (Exhibit A) is prohibited.

Wildlife Alert - BEARS

Be Bear Aware During Your Visit.Are you prepared to store your food properly on your next camping or backpacking trip?Much of the Sequoia National Forest is American black bear habitat. They belong here.

Sequoia National Forest Camping and Parking Restrictions

The following acts are prohibited within the Sequoia National Forest. 1. Camping for more than 14 consecutive days within any 30-day period anywhere on National Forest System lands within the Sequoia National Forest. 36 C.F.R. § 261.58(a).

Day Use Only Prohibition FOREST ORDER NO. 0513-25-04

The following is prohibited within the Sequoia National ForestBeing in an area designated as Day Use Only after sunset or before sunrise.

Kings River Scenic Byway Dispersed Camping Prohibition 2025

To protect natural resources, camping within 250 feet of the Kings River Scenic Byway (State Highway 180) from its intersection with Tenmile Road (Forest Road No. 13S09) and continuing east approximately 21.1 miles to the Sequoia National Forest boundary. See map.

Kern River Ranger District Glass Container Prohibition

The following act is Prohibited within the Kern River Ranger District of the Sequoia National Forest: Possessing or storing food or beverages in glass containers in the Kern Canyon and Isabella Lake Glass Container Prohibition Areas, as described in Exhibit A, and shown on Exhibits B, C, and D.

North Fork Kern Wild and Scenic River Camping Prohibition

Camping is prohibited outside of the developed campgrounds and designated dispersed camping areas listed in the Exhibit and locations shown on the map.

Brush Creek Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition

Camping is prohibited within 50 feet of the Brush Creek water’s edge, between the intersection of Brush Creek with the Kern River and points 0.5 miles east of the Kern River along both branches of Brush Cree

Chico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition

Kern River Ranger DistrictChico Flat Dispersed Camping Area Prohibition

About

Redwood Meadow Campground is located at 6,400 feet elevation in the southern portion of Giant Sequoia National Monument within Sequoia National Forest. The campground features 6 standard campsites and 6 yurts, offering a quieter camping experience with only 12 total sites. The campground sits adjacent to a beautiful wildflower meadow and provides easy access to giant sequoia groves. The Trail of 100 Giants, located directly across from the campground, offers a paved interpretive trail through the Long Meadow Giant Sequoia Grove. Additional nearby attractions include the Belknap Grove and Freeman Grove. The campground is equipped with vault toilets but has no potable water or hookups. Each yurt accommodates up to 6 people with bunk beds and one queen bed, though visitors must provide their own bedding and camping gear. The area is known for its spectacular giant sequoia trees and mountain scenery. Elevations in the surrounding forest range from 1,000 to 12,000 feet, creating diverse landscapes with mountain streams and waterfalls. This is bear country, and visitors must use proper food storage techniques. The campground is operated by ExplorUS under permit from the US Forest Service.

Directions

From Highway 99 turn east on J22. Travel through California Hot Springs to the T intersection and turn left on M50. Travel on M50 for 10 miles. Turn left at M107 and travel approximately 4 more miles to the campground entrance on the right.

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Amenities

Water No
Fires Allowed Yes
Toilets Yes
Dump Station No
Wifi No
Pets Allowed Yes
Showers No
Electric Hookups No
Water Hookups No
Sewer Hookups No
Camp Store No
Price $34 - $106

Vehicle

Max RV Length
Max Trailer Length
Big Rig Friendly No
Pull Through Sites No

Contact

Phone +1 (559) 539-5230

Cell Service

AT&T None
Verizon None
T-Mobile None

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