USDA Forest Service · California
Big Meadows Campground
USDA Forest Service · California, United States
- Drinking water
- Yes
- Restrooms
- Yes
- Elevation
- 5,381 ft
- Dark sky
- Bortle class 1
- Cell coverage
- T-Mobile none · AT&T none · Verizon none (carriers' 4G LTE filings to the FCC, 2025-12; not measured here)
- Access road
- BIG MEADOW CG (NFSR 14N43) · bituminous surface treatment · suitable for passenger cars
- Lake
- Eldorado National Forest
- Nearest town
- Olympic Valley
- Address
- CA
- Activities
- <p> Within 5 miles at Hell Hole Reservoir.</p> , Camping
Season dates aren't confirmed for this campground yet - opening and closing dates haven't been verified. Check the operator's page or call ahead before you plan a trip.
Site map
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About
Location: 22 miles east of Georgetown on Wentworth Springs Road and 27 miles northeast on Forest Highway 2.
Big Meadows Campground Recreation Opportunity Guide (ROG) - This guide contains information, maps, and directions to assist you in enjoying your trip to the Eldorado National Forest.
Weather, month by month
| Month | Typical high | Typical low | Coldest night | Hottest day | Years with a night below 32°F |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 43° | 32° | 20° | 58° | 10 of 11 |
| February | 43° | 31° | 14° | 60° | 11 of 11 |
| March | 45° | 32° | 20° | 73° | 9 of 11 |
| April | 50° | 34° | 16° | 65° | 9 of 11 |
| May | 63° | 42° | 30° | 76° | 2 of 11 |
| June | 75° | 50° | 34° | 90° | 0 of 11 |
| July | 85° | 57° | 48° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| August | 83° | 58° | 51° | 95° | 0 of 11 |
| September | 75° | 52° | 43° | 84° | 0 of 11 |
| October | 68° | 44° | 31° | 81° | 1 of 10 |
| November | 52° | 37° | 25° | 72° | 5 of 10 |
| December | 44° | 32° | 20° | 64° | 8 of 10 |
Mid-month figures from 2016–2026 of daily weather at this spot (ERA5 reanalysis via Open-Meteo, CC BY 4.0), in °F. Typical is the median; coldest and hottest are the extremes seen.
Trails nearby
All 228 trails in Eldorado National Forest
Trailheads the Park Service and the Forest Service map; each trail's page has its length, climbing and the Service's description.
Nearby campgrounds
- Hell Hole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 1 mi
- Middle Meadows · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 2 sites
- French Meadows · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi · 63 sites
- Poppy Campground · USDA Forest Service · 3 mi
- Upper Hole Campground · USDA Forest Service · 4 mi
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