Big Meadows Guard Station
Big Meadows Guard Station sits on the edge of scenic Big Meadows in the Sequoia National Forest, near Sequoia National Park. The 900-square-foot cabin was erected in the early 1930s as a residence for Forest Service fire patrolmen, but has since become available for rent to the public. Visitors at the cabin are within easy driving distance of Sequoia and Kings Canyon national parks and beautiful Hume Lake.
Cabin Features
Single-story Big Meadows Guard Station has one bedroom with a queen size bed, twin bunk beds, a bookcase, a night stand and small closet. The living room has various chairs and a double sofa sleeper. In the kitchen are a refrigerator with freezer, stove and oven, and a kitchen table with four chairs with four additional folding chairs. The kitchen is fully equipped with pots and pans, utensils, coffee maker, microwave, along with paper towels and cleaning supplies. The bathroom includes a tub/shower and flushing toilet. Outside are a fire ring and picnic table. A maximum of 8 people may be at the cabin.
Nearby Activities
In front of the cabin spreads a beautiful meadow with a creek meaning through it. Groves of giant sequoias are nearby. Find the trailhead for trails leading into the Jennie Lakes Wilderness at your doorstep. A short drive leads to most of the attractions in Sequoia National Park, such as the General Sherman Tree, Giant Forest Museum, and Lodgepole Village. Heading another direction brings visitors to Grant Grove in Kings Canyon National Park. Beyond is Hume Lake.
Read full details about the cabin at Recreation.gov - Big Meadows Cabin