Redwood Meadow Campground is deep in the Sequoia National Forest and the Giant Sequoia National Monument, about 60 miles southeast of Porterville. Visitors to the campground are next to the Trail of 100 Giants, a wheelchair accessible, 1½-mile path through a magnificent grove of Giant Sequoias. Fishing is good in nearby Parker Creek.
Redwood Meadow Campground has 12 campsites. Half of the sites are yurts, 5 of the campsites can accommodate small RVs or trailers and tents. One site is limited to tents only. A beautiful meadow with wildflowers is next to the campground.
All of the yurts are designated as wheelchair accessible. Pets are not permitted in the yurts and cooking must be done outside. Yurts are equipped with bunk beds (1 bed is a double) and one queen bed. Visitors must provide their own bedding, lights, and other camping gear. Windows are screened and the door has a lock.
| Redwood Meadow Campground Basics | |
|---|---|
| Redwood Meadow Campground Location: | From Hwy. 99 go east on J22 through California Hot Springs to M50. Travel north on M50 10 miles to M107 and then 4 more miles to the campground. |
| Elevation: | 6,125 feet |
| Mileage from Gateway City: | Porterville - 60 miles
Bakersfield - 81 miles |
| Number of Sites: | 12 |
| Camping Season: | Usually open mid-May through October, depending on weather |
| Max. People per Site: | Campsites: 6
Yurts: 5 |
| Vehicles per Site: | 1 ($7 per night fee for untowed 2nd vehicle) |
| Pets: | On leash, always attended
No pets are allowed in the yurts. |
| Operated by: | Sequoia Recreation, a division of California Land Management, for Sequoia National Forest |
| Western Divide Ranger District Office: | (559) 539-2607 |
| Reservations for Redwood Meadow Campground | |
|---|---|
| Reservations available: | Reservations can be made for camping dates from late May through early October. At other times when the campground is open, sites are first-come, first-served. |
| Booking Window: | Campsites may be reserved from 3 days up to 6 months prior to arrival date.
Yurts may be reserved from 4 days up to 6 months before arrival. |
| Maximum RV/Trailer Length: | 16 feet |
| Wheelchair Accessible Sites: | All yurts |
| Favorite Campsites: | #1-7 (closest to the meadow) |
| Fees: | Campsites $34 ($2 more over holidays)
Yurts $106 |
| Reservations: | Redwood Meadow Campground Reservations |
| Check-in, check-out: | 2:00 PM, check-out Noon |
| Redwood Meadow Campground Amenities | |
|---|---|
| Campsites: | Picnic table, fire ring with grill; no hook-ups |
| Campground: | Vault toilets, tap water may not be available |
| Showers: | No |
| Dump station: | No |
| Attractions near Redwood Meadow Campground: | Trail of 100 Giants across the road from the campground. Drive 1 hour south to Lake Isabella for boating and fishing. Visit California Hot Springs Resort with a pool and spa. Drive north on the Great Western Divide Highway to Dome Rock and views of the Needles Rock formation. Hike or mountain bike the 2-mile Needles Lookout Trail.
Trout Fishing Best Sellers |
Opening and closing dates of campgrounds are only estimates, usually dependent on weather conditions. Not all campsites can accommodate trailers or RVs of all lengths. If using a reservation website, check to be sure your vehicles will fit in the parking space for your campsite.
In order to prevent the spread of invasive insects, obtain firewood locally.
The Sequoia National Forest ranges from low foothills on the west to high Sierra peaks toward the east. River, streams, trails, and remote roads offer many recreation opportunities. Campers at Redwood Meadow Campground are close to some of the grandest Giant Sequoias in the Sierra.
Check Sequoia National Forest - Redwood Meadow Campground for any campground updates.
