Big Meadow Campground (California)

Big Meadow campground is a beautiful little camping spot with 11 campsites along Rock Creek in the Inyo National Forest. The area offers a peaceful place to camp with great views of Rock Creek, towering pines and the Sierra Nevada mountains.  The campground is also a great place to stay if you want to fish for trout in the creek or hike in the mountains.

Big Meadow campground is first-come, first-serve (no reservations) and is generally open early June to late September (snow permitting). The campground has drinking water and flush toilets. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grate. Campsites can accommodate tents, trailers and RVs. Our favorite Big Meadow campsites are 4, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10.

Outdoor recreation includes fishing, mountain biking, backpacking, stargazing, picnicking and wildlife viewing.

Tuff campground is another camping option in the area.

Reservations:

First Come, First Served

Directions:

To reach Big Meadow campground from Bishop go north on Hwy 395 approximately 23 miles (or South from Mammoth Lakes 10 miles) to Toms Place. Turn west on Rock Creek Road approximately 5 miles. Big Meadow Campground will be on your right about 1/2 mile past Iris Meadow Campground.