Big Meadow Campground is off Rock Creek Road, 5 miles west of Highway 395 at Toms Place. Campers at Big Meadow have only a short drive down the road to Crowley Lake or up to scenic Rock Creek Lake. Day visitors at Rock Creek Lake can rent boats, fish from shore, or swim at the beach area. Rock Creek Lake has a 5 MPH speed limit.
A couple of miles farther up the road from the lake are wonderful trails for day hikes into Little Lakes Valley. The gentle terrain makes for comfortable walks past lakes and ponds.
Big Meadow Campground has 11 campsites, many of them along the creek. Sites are well-separated and are set in a mature pine forest. All the campsites can accommodate small RVs, trailers, and tents. The campsites are first come, first served. This popular little camping spot often fills up quickly during mid-summer. The maximum length of stay here is 7 days.
| Big Meadow Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Big Meadow Campground Location: | Rock Creek Road, 5 miles west of Highway 395 at Toms Place |
| Elevation: | 8,600 feet |
| Mileage from major cities: | 295 miles north of Los Angeles 185 miles south of Reno. |
| Number of Campsites: | 11 |
| Camping Season: | Early May through late October, depending on the weather |
| Max. People per Site: | 6 (including children) |
| Vehicles per Site: | 2 vehicles, 2nd vehicle $7 per night |
| Maximum Length of Stay: | 14 days |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended |
| Operated by | Recreation Resource Management for Inyo National Forest |
| Information - Inyo NF, Bishop |
(760) 873-2400 |
| Reservations | |
|---|---|
| No Reservations | All campsites at Big Meadow Campground are first-come, first-served. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 22 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | None designated, but some facilities are accessible |
| Fees: | $29 - $30 per night |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, 1:00 PM |
| Big Meadow Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring, bear-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Restrooms with flush toilets, tap water |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
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Big Meadow Campground
Big Meadow Campground
South of Mammoth Lakes are a number of wonderful camping areas along the Eastern Sierra. Among them are Convict Lake, Rock Creek, Sabrina Lake, South Lake, and Big Pine. Those camped at Big Meadow Campground may wish to explore some of these areas.
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Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. Purchase firewood locally to avoid spreading pests.
Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate.
