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Jackass Meadow
16 mi east of Big Creek, CA · No signal at camp
About Jackass Meadow
Jackass Meadow Campground is situated below Florence Lake on the San Joaquin River, surrounded by the craggy peaks of the John Muir Wilderness. Jackass Meadow is shaded by a stand of Aspen and Lodgepole Pine, and the South Fork of the San Joaquin runs through the campground. This camp is located near several Native American archaeological sites. There is a .7 mile accessible hiking trail near the campground. Nature walks are held every Saturday during the summer. Most of the recreation opportunities here can be found in and around Florence Lake. There is a boat ramp and boat rentals at the Florence Lake Store. Each campsite has a table, fire ring and grill. Bear-proof food lockers, water and accessible vault toilets are provided. Supplies and groceries can be purchased half a mile from the campground at the Florence Lake Store. The Sierra National Forest, located on the western slope of…
- Fees: $26.00 per night, per single site $52.00 per night, per double site $7 per per night, per additional vehicle
- Season: June – September
- Managed by: Sierra National Forest, FS
- Where: 16 mi east of Big Creek, CA · 37.27916, -118.9657
- Winter: the road at camp is closed to cars in winter; plan to ride, ski or snowshoe in.
Things to do:
Official page for this camp (fees, closures, booking)
Weather by month
Typical daily highs and lows (°F), 1991–2020 NOAA normals. Best months: Jun–Sep (comfortable days, mild nights, little rain). Nights below freezing: Oct–May.
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Trails near camp
| Trail | Open to | From camp | Length |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jackass Interpretive | Hiking | 0.2 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Hooper Diversion Spur B | ATV road | 0.3 mi | 0.1 mi |
| Florence Picnic | ATV road | 0.5 mi | 0.6 mi |
| Crater Lake | Horse | 0.6 mi | 3.6 mi |
| Florence Lake | Horse | 0.6 mi | 9.3 mi |
| Hooper Diversion OHV Route T3 | ATV / OHV, Dirt bike | 0.8 mi | 0.2 mi |
Straight-line distance from camp, from Forest Service, BLM, state and OpenStreetMap trail data.
Good to know
No signal at camp
From the carriers' FCC coverage maps, which tend to be generous.The Milky Way shows rich detail, horizon to horizon.
Class 2 of 9, from NASA/NOAA night-light data.Stargazing nearby: Sequoia and Kings Canyon Dark Sky Festival (Astronomy festival), 58 mi.
Dump station: 21.8 mi
Water fill-up: 18.7 mi
Camps nearby
- Ward Lake Campground 1.9 mi
- Campsite · 15 mi NE of Big Creek 3.7 mi
- Mono Hot Springs 4.4 mi
- Bolsillo Campground 4.8 mi
- Mono Creek 5.5 mi
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