Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA)
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About Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA)
Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) is a national park campground at Stanislaus National Forest in Calaveras County, California. Reservations are managed through Recreation.gov. When a booked site here is cancelled it can vanish within minutes, so Campsite Tonight monitors it 24/7 and auto-adds the opening to your Recreation.gov cart before anyone else.
Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) is in very high demand โ sites here routinely sell out well in advance. Cancellations are often the best way in, which is exactly what Campsite Tonight watches for.
The campground accommodates RVs and trailers up to 35 ft.
Other campgrounds at Stanislaus National Forest include Stanislaus River Campground, (Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground, (lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground, (Lake Alpine) West Shore and (Lake Alpine) Backpackers.
Total reservations in June โ 2023: 7 ยท 2024: 3 ยท 2025: 6
Location
Address
Calaveras County, California
Coordinates
38.4164, -120.1050
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open.
- โขJuly sees 14 reservations - book early or set cancellation alerts.
Nearby Campgrounds

Stanislaus River Campground
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(Lake Alpine) Lodgepole Campground
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(lake Alpine) Silver Tip Campground
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(Lake Alpine) West Shore
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(Lake Alpine) Backpackers
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(Lake Alpine) Pine Marten
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Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) FAQ
How far in advance should I book Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA)?
Very high demand - sites typically fill up immediately when the booking window opens. Plan to book the moment reservations open. Mark your calendar for when the booking window opens (typically 5-6 months ahead). Also set alerts - cancellations do happen.
What is the busiest time at Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA)?
July typically sees the highest reservation activity at Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA). During peak times, 100% of reservations are made 2+ weeks in advance.
Are there campsites available at Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) right now?
Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) is currently fully booked for the next 14 days. However, cancellations happen frequently - download the Campsite Tonight app to get instant alerts when sites become available.
Where is Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) located?
Big Meadow - US Forest Service Stanislaus National Forest (CA) is located in Stanislaus National Forest, California.
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