Big Meadows Cabin (Ca)
Sequoia National Forest — lakeside, fishing, hiking
Location: DUNLAP, CA, CA
Price: From $125 per night
Rating: 4.5 out of 5 (12 reviews)
Season: May through October
Big Meadows Guard Station is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and has views of the meadow and surrounding mountains. The cabin was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a residence for Forest Service fire patrol men.
Cell coverage (FCC estimate): none signal. Actual signal may vary in remote areas.
Amenities: Fire Rings, Picnic Tables, Fishing
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Historic 1930s CCC-built cabin at 7,600 feet in Sequoia National Forest with meadow and mountain views. Offers fishing, fire rings, and picnic tables for a rustic mountain experience.
Wildlife alert: Spotted Owl present in area. Also Pacific Marten, Mule Deer, Yellow-bellied Marmot, and Northern Rubber Boa.
Insider tips for Big Meadows Cabin (Ca): Book early - federal campground fills quickly during season Elevation of 7,600 feet provides cooler summer temperatures Activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, and star gazing
Skip Big Meadows Cabin (Ca) if: Expecting hookups - no hookups available. Need flexibility - seasonal operations only May through October. Prefer developed facilities - only 1 tent site.
Best time to visit Big Meadows Cabin (Ca): May-October — Official operating season per verified data.
Nearby campgrounds: Big Meadow Campground - Us Forest Service Sequoia National Forest (Ca) (Sequoia National Park, CA), Upper Stony Creek Campground (Three Rivers, CA), Cove Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA), Fir Group (Kings Canyon National Pk, CA).
Cell Phone Coverage at Big Meadows Cabin (Ca)
Cell signal at Big Meadows Cabin (Ca) (DUNLAP, CA): none overall signal based on FCC broadband data.
Coverage data source: FCC Broadband Data Collection (BDC). Actual signal may vary due to terrain, tree cover, and distance from towers. Camper reports are more reliable than coverage maps in remote areas.
Big Meadows Guard Station is located 75 miles east of Fresno, California, in the Sequoia National Forest and Giant Sequoia National Monument. The cabin sits at an elevation of 7,600 feet and has views of the meadow and surrounding mountains. The cabin was constructed in the 1930s by the Civilian Conservation Corps as a residence for Forest Service fire patrol men.
Verified facts
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Insider tips & when to go
CamperWatch intel · hand-curated entryBook early - federal campground fills quickly during season
Elevation of 7,600 feet provides cooler summer temperatures
Activities include hiking, biking, horseback riding, and star gazing
Official operating season per verified data
Things to do nearby
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Wildlife nearby
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Getting there →
Take Highway 180 east to the Kings Canyon National Park entrance, where you will be required to purchase a forest/park permit. After entering the park, continue 2 miles to the park Wye. At the Wye, turn right as though you were going to Sequoia National Park and continue on the General's Highway approximately 6 miles to the turn off to Big Meadows. The Big Meadows Road (Forest Road 14S11) is located on the left-hand side of the road. Follow this road approximately 4 miles, where you will find th
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- Book on recreation.gov exactly 6 months ahead at 10am ET — Sequoia National Forest fills fast in peak season.
- Check current road conditions at Sequoia National Forest before arrival — seasonal closures common.
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