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.…
Supervisor's Office: Temporary Closure
In compliance with the 48-notice received from the City of Clovis, the Sierra National Forest Supervisor’s Office, located at 1600 Tollhouse Road, will be temporarily closed during a cape seal road project on Friday, June 5. For convenience, many SNF staff will remain remotely available.…
Wilderness Use Restrictions
Order 05-15-00-26-04 is part of the Sierra National Forest's responsibility to implement Designated Wilderness Use policies. The purpose of the Order is to protect natural resources and wilderness values while also providing for public safety. The Order is renewed every two years in accordance…
Food and Refuse Storage
Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all unattended food and garbage within Developed Recreation Sites on the Sierra National Forest be secured in bear‑resistant containers.
Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage
The Wilderness Food and Refuse Storage orders require that all overnight visitors in Wilderness areas must use approved hard‑sided bear canisters or properly counter‑balance their food at least 15 feet above the ground and 10 feet horizontally from the trunk of a tree.
Rec Site Road Trail Closure Order
Effective through July 27, 2026 allowing for the continuation of repair efforts to respective recreation sites, roads, and trails (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…
Wilderness Campfire Restrictions Order
Ansel Adams and John Muir Wilderness Campfire Restrictions within the Sierra National Forest
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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