Jackass Meadow Campground Sierra National Forest California

Jackass Meadow Overview

Jackass Meadow campground has 40 campsites and is in on the northeastern side of Florence Lake and also along the South Fork of the San Joaquin River. This campground can accommodate RV, trailer, and tent camping. Each site can accommodate at least 6 guests and 2 vehicles. Some of the sites can have up to 12 guests and 4 vehicles. The max vehicle length at each site ranges from 33ft-46ft. However, vehicles over 25ft might have a hard time driving on Kaiser Pass Road due to the single lane road with blind curves. Aspen and lodgepole pine trees provide lots of shade for the sites. Each site allows for 2 pets that must be on leashes. Bear proof lockers are provided for food storage. There is no cell service.

Amenities at Jackass Meadow Campground include picnic tables, fire rings, and grills. Also, there are vault toilets, drinking water, trash collection, as well as a campground host. More supplies, groceries, as well as a boat ramp and rentals are available at the Florence Lake Store. The store is about a 5 minute drive away. The closest dump stations are near Shaver Lake (44mi southwest) and the Fresno area (94mi southwest).

This seasonal campground is usually open from mid June to mid September.

Jackass Meadow – Area & Recreation

Jackass Meadow and the surrounding area has many things to do and explore. It is part of the John Muir Wilderness which stretches for 100 miles along the crest of the Sierra. Also, there is a .7 mile accessible hiking trail near the campground where nature walks are held every Saturday during the summer. Another popular activity is to take a ferry from Florence Lake to the John Muir Trail. It is part of the Pacific Crest Trail, which stretches from Mexico to Canada. Ferry tickets can be purchased at the Florence Lake Store. This camp is also close by several Native American archaeological sites. Other fun activities include horseback riding, fishing, as well as boating and visiting the amphitheater.

Other campgrounds in the area that you might like are Lupine, Cedar Bluff, Island Park, Trimmer, and Recreation Point.

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Amenities

• Amphitheater
• Bait Shop
• BBQ Grills
• Boat Launch/Ramp
• Boat Ramp
• Boat Rental
• Camp Store
• Campground Host
• Campsite Tables
• Cell Service - None
• Drinking Water
• Equestrian trail
• Fire Pit
• Fire Rings
• Firewood Available
• Food Storage Locker
• Grills
• Grocery Store
• Hiking & Biking Trails
• Ice
• Pets OK
• Picnic Tables
• Rentals
• Trash Collection

Activities

• Backpacking
• Bird Watching
• Boating (non motorized)
• Canoeing
• Cultural Sites
• Fishing
• Hiking
• Historic Sites
• Horseback riding
• Kayaking
• Nature Trails
• Paddle boarding (SUP)
• Photography
• Picnicking
• Stargazing
• Swimming
• Wading
• Wildlife Viewing