Sample Meadow
Closed — Closed for the winter season. Kaiser Pass Road is not plowed in winter and typically closes after December 1. The campground usually reopens in late May or early June, depending on snow conditions and road clearing operations.
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
Sample Meadow Campground is a rustic, no-fee campground located along Kaiser Creek in the Sierra National Forest, near the Kaiser and Ansel Adams Wilderness areas. The campground features 16 first-come-first-served sites, each equipped with a picnic table, fire ring, and bear box for food storage. Vault toilets are provided, but campers must bring their own water and pack out all trash as no services are available. The campground serves as a gateway to wilderness hiking, with trailhead parking located approximately 0.5 miles from the campground. Horse camping is permitted, making it popular with equestrian users. The area experiences light use compared to other Sierra National Forest campgrounds. Access is via Kaiser Pass Road, a narrow, winding mountain road not recommended for large RVs or motorhomes. The campground operates seasonally, typically from late May through mid-November, depending on snow conditions. Kaiser Pass Road is closed to vehicular traffic during winter months.
Directions
From Highway 168 at Huntington Lake, turn right on Kaiser Pass Road (Forest Road 5S80), travel 9.7 miles, take left on Road 7S05 and travel 3 miles to the campground.
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Amenities
| Water | No |
| Fires Allowed | Yes |
| Toilets | Yes |
| Dump Station | No |
| Wifi | No |
| Pets Allowed | Yes |
| Showers | No |
| Electric Hookups | — |
| Water Hookups | — |
| Sewer Hookups | — |
| Camp Store | No |
| Price | $0 |
Vehicle
| Max RV Length | 25ft |
| Max Trailer Length | — |
| Big Rig Friendly | No |
| Pull Through Sites | No |
Cell Service
| AT&T | None |
| Verizon | None |
| T-Mobile | None |
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