Jackass Meadow Campground
Florence Lake

Florence Lake, California
Florence Lake, California

Jackass Meadow Campground
Florence Lake


Jackass Meadow Campground

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Jackass Meadow Campground is along the upper San Joaquin River just below Florence Lake in the Sierra National Forest. The campground is about a 3-hour drive east of Fresno, including a narrow and winding section of road over Kaiser Pass. The area is not recommended for large RVs or trailers.

Campers at Jackass Meadow Campground enjoy access to great fishing in Florence Lake as well as a number of trails in the wilderness.

Jackass Meadow Campground has 40 campsites which can accommodate small RVs, tent trailers, and tents. The campground is shaded by aspen and lodgepole pine. Several double sites are available. A minimum 2-night stay is required on weekends and 3 nights on holiday weekends.

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Jackass Meadow Campground Basics
Jackass Meadow Campground Location: near Florence Lake, 24 miles east of Huntington Lake via Kaiser Pass Rd. and Florence Lake Rd.
Elevation: 7,200 feet
Mileage from gateway cities: Fresno - 90 miles
Camping Season: Open late May through September, weather permitting
Number of Sites: 40
Max. People per Site: 6 (including children)
Vehicles per Site: 2, $10 per night fee for un-towed 2nd vehicle
Pets: On leash, always attended, 2 maximum
Operated by: California Land Management for the Sierra National Forest
High Sierra Ranger District: (559) 855-5355

Reservations at Jackass Meadow Campground
Reservations Recommended: Reservations are available for camping dates from late May through late September.
Booking Window: Reservations can be made from 2 days up to 6 months in advance of arrival date.
Maximum Vehicle Length: 25 feet
Wheelchair accessible sites: none designated, but serval accessible features
Fees: Single campsites - $33 per night ($2 more during holiday weekends)
Double campsites - $67 per night ($4 more during holiday weekends)
Reservations: Jackass Meadow Campground Reservations
Check-in, check-out: 2:00 PM, Noon

Jackass Meadow Campground Amenities
Campsites: Picnic table, fire ring, near-proof food storage locker; no hook-ups
Campground: Vault toilets, piped water, amphitheater
Showers: No
Dump Station: No
Attractions near Jackass Meadow Campground: Head out onto the handicapped accessible nature trail. Drive up to Florence Lake and launch your boat. Stop in the little Florence Lake Store. Take the water taxi across the lake. Enjoy the short drive to Lake Edison and to Mono Hot Springs. Follow trails into John Muir Wilderness, connecting to John Muir Trail. Visit the Muir Trail Ranch with lodging and hot springs.

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Southern California Edison Company operates a series of lakes in the Sierra National Forest as part of their hydroelectric facilities. Five of the lakes - Lake Thomas A. Edison, Florence Lake, Huntington Lake, and Shaver Lake - are known for their wonderful camping and recreation. Visitors to Jackass Meadow Campground are close to stunning Florence Lake.


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Key Jackass Meadow Campground Regulations

  1. Quiet time extends from 10:00 PM to 7:00 AM.
  2. Fires must be confined to the provided fire pits.
  3. Dogs must be kept on leash and attended at all times.
  4. To avoid bringing in invasive pests, outside firewood is not permitted. Obtain firewood locally.

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General Camping Information

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.

Accessible Sites

Designated Accessible sites are usually reserved for people with disabilities who have a vehicle displaying an accessible parking placard or license plate