Sample Meadow Campground
Description
Close to the jaw dropp’n beauty of the Kaiser and Ansel Adams Wilderness areas you will find the Sample Meadow Campground. Campsites are private and spacious with wide open skies. Epic hiking will be at your doorstep, and the campfire will warm you when you return. Life is easy when you are on High Sierra time.
Activities
Offered near the campground.
Biking
Bikers can breeze on the trails in the Bass Lake ranger district and the High Sierra ranger district. In the High Sierra, you c...Read more
Boating
Motorized boating is allowed at Shaver Lake and Redinger Lake, and there are plenty of opportunities for non-motorized boating:...Read more
Fishing
Lakes and reservoirs are generally open year round; freshwater stream fishing is open from late April to mid November. The best...Read more
Hiking
There’s no shortage of incredible hikes here: Nelder Grove is home to some of the finest sequoias, and best of all, there are n...Read more
Horseback riding
Equestrians have so much to explore in the Sierra National Forest! With five wilderness areas, trails, horse camps, and horse r...Read more
Paddling
Paddlers are welcome to explore the lakes in this forest-- many of the rivers are whitewater, so if you are feeling confident a...Read more
Off-roading (OHV)
Those looking for some scenic driving have come to the right place. We highly recommend the incredible 100 mile Sierra Vista Sc...Read more
Climbing
Pretty rad rock climbing here-- Tollhouse Rock and Courtright Reservoir both have over a hundred climbs. Check out the list on ...Read more
Snow sports
You can sled/tube in Goat Meadow, cross country ski, snowshoe, and snowmobile over 234 miles of trails. China Peak Ski Area off...Read more
Swimming
Bass, Huntington and Shaver Lakes are perfect for swimming, with designated swim areas. You can also swim in these creeks and c...Read more
Whitewater paddling
Whitewater adventurers often come to the Sierra National Forest for the Kings River and Merced Wild and Scenic River. The Kings...Read more
Wildlife watching
Wildlife includes mule deer, black bears, coyotes, bobcats, foxes, marmots, porcupines, and quail. You can also find trout, bas...Read more
Terrain
Natural features you'll find at Sample Meadow Campground.
5 Reviews
We brought our 21' trailer. It was a slow drive down a bumpy dirt road. I wouldn't have towed anything larger. Great private campsite along a river. Cows walk through the grounds regularly. A great hike just up the road.
The track from Kaiser Pass Road down to the campground is mostly unpaved and rough at times. Vehicles with low ground clearance not recommended; similarly for 2WD vehicles in wet weather.
As of mid-September 2015, Kaiser Creek was still running enough to provide water for filtering.
Sites are generously sized for multiple tents, and spaced out such that you might not see other parties from your own site. That said, don't be surprised if you see some of the local cattle trundling through the campground.
- Park
- Sierra National Forest
- State
- California
- Country
- United States
- Phone Number
- (559) 297-0706
- Directions
- View on Google Maps
- Official Website
- View Website
- Coordinates
- 37.335° N, 119.155° W
- Unknown price
- Tent / RV / Trailer: 16 Sites (Up to 6 people per site)