Sample Meadow
Currently closed for the season. Opens in June and operates through December. No fees, no reservations required.
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
Sample Meadow Campground sits at the edge of the Kaiser and Ansel Adams Wilderness areas in Sierra National Forest, providing access to some of the most scenic backcountry in the High Sierra. The 16 campsites are dispersed along Kaiser Creek, offering a quiet, lightly-used setting for tent camping and horse camping. This is a primitive, no-fee campground with vault toilets but no potable water or garbage service. Campers must bring all water and pack out all trash. Each site is equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box for food storage. Large RVs and motorhomes are not recommended due to the narrow access road and limited site size. The nearby Sample Meadow Trailhead, approximately half a mile from the campground, provides access to wilderness hiking. The closest services for gas, groceries, and supplies are at Huntington Lake, about 13 miles back down the road.
Directions
From Highway 168 in Huntington Lake, turn right on Kaiser Pass Road (Forest Road 5S80). Travel 9.7 miles, then turn left on road 7S05 and continue 3 miles to the campground.
Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | — |
| Wifi | — |
| Pets Allowed | — |
| Showers | — |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | — |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | — |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | — |
Contact
| Phone | +1 (559) 855-5355 |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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